British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was fired today by the UK government due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the UK government's official news service. Mandelson had reportedly left a message in the Epstein Birthday book calling Epstein his "best pal." This development occurs as the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10th, 2025, near Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, continues. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who himself survived a politically-motivated attack in 2017, called Kirk's assassination "a sad loss for our country," emphasizing the need for Americans to express differences without violence. Meanwhile, in the European Parliament, leftist politicians blocked a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, according to Worldsource24. Separately, a vigil for Kirk held in front of the Idaho State Capitol last night saw fights erupt after BLM leader Terry Wilson allegedly rode a scooter through the crowd yelling "F*** Charlie Kirk" at supporters. President Donald Trump had previously vowed to prosecute individuals and organizations he believes contributed to Kirk's death. The FBI launched a digital media tip line on September 10th, seeking information related to the assassination. Utah Valley University's campus remains closed until September 15th. Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Pennsylvania state flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Kirk, a directive mirrored by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, while President Trump had previously ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast until Sunday evening. In other news, U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has introduced a bill to reinstate the Jackson–Vanik amendment to stop trade with Russia. Politico Europe published an article titled "The real president of Europe is Donald Trump."
