The FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety are seeking a college-aged man as a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, authorities announced on September 11th, 2025. "Good" video footage of the individual has been recovered, and authorities are withholding its release to utilize facial recognition technology for identification, according to a report by NBC News at approximately 4:01 PM UTC. The FBI has also appealed to the public for any motion-activated footage from Tesla vehicles near the event on September 10th. Federal investigators have recovered the weapon believed to have been used in Kirk's assassination and have obtained a palm print, a shoe print, and a forearm imprint, according to sources cited by Yashar at approximately 3:55 PM UTC. The FBI is asking anyone with information to contact them via phone at 1-800-CALL-FBI or through their digital media tip line at fbi.gov/UtahValleyShooting. In related congressional developments, Representative Clay Higgins stated on September 11th, 2025, at 3:31 PM UTC that he intends to use Congressional authority and influence with big tech platforms to permanently ban users who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination, also vowing to pursue business license revocation and blacklisting for such individuals. Separately, Representative Derrick Van Orden blamed media outlets on September 11th, 2025, for echoing "horrifically horrible political violent rhetoric" that he believes contributed to Kirk's death. Meanwhile, members of Congress are expressing concerns for their safety. Representative Nancy Mace has requested additional protection from the U.S. Capitol Police and Sergeant at Arms following an altercation with Representative Jacobs, but received no assistance, instead relying on local police for her district office. Representative Tim Burchett described Capitol Hill leadership as "woefully unprepared" and living in a "security bubble." In international news, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that if the United States does not ease visa requirements for workers, its businesses may hesitate to build new factories in the U.S., a statement made following a U.S. immigration raid in Georgia. Additionally, Senators Richard Blumenthal, Katie Britt, and Amy Klobuchar are scheduled to hold a press conference regarding legislation to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism if it does not return over 19,000 kidnapped Ukrainian children. A private poll conducted in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a key bellwether region, indicates a decline in President Trump's popularity, with Democrats gaining a lead in local elections. The poll shows Trump's favorability has dropped from -5 last year to 11, while Governor Shapiro holds a +28 approval rating.
