As the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk continues, the U.S. inflation rate rose to 2.9% year-over-year in August, up from 2.3% in April, driven by increases in food, gas, and shelter costs, according to a report shared on X by Heather Long at 1:00 PM UTC on September 11th, 2025. This marks the highest monthly inflation increase since December, with core inflation also rising. In parallel developments, Senator Mike Lee shared Charlie Kirk's last text message to him on X at 12:46 PM UTC on September 11th, 2025, stating it was sent as Kirk was heading to his event at Utah Valley University. The discovery of a firearm with transgender and anti-fascist inscriptions near the scene of Kirk's death on September 10th, 2025, was reported by an ATF officer, with the FBI currently conducting DNA and fingerprint analysis on the weapon. The FIRE survey released on September 11th, 2025, indicated that 34% of college students believe violence may be justified to stop campus speakers, an increase from 24% in 2021. This survey data was shared via X by @DeItaone at approximately 12:16 PM UTC. Authorities in Utah, including the Utah Department of Public Safety commissioner and FBI special agent in charge, were scheduled to provide updates on the investigation at a news conference this morning at 9 a.m. ET. Utah Valley University's campus remains closed until September 15th. President Donald Trump had ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast until Sunday evening to honor Kirk. The FBI had previously detained and released George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi in connection with the shooting, stating they have no current ties to the incident. The FBI launched a digital media tip line on September 10th to solicit information related to the assassination.
