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The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

Latest on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

MS NOW, Stephanie Ruhle

Politics, Versant, Ms Now, Versant Media, Washington, News, President, Policy, Government, Senate, Congress, Msnbc

4.53.6K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

The latest on the investigation into the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, and what the FBI is saying about DNA found at the crime scene. Then, the Epstein Estate turns over more documents to the House Oversight Committee – including a previously redacted name from his infamous fiftieth birthday book. Plus, the White House says the United States has the “framework” for a TikTok deal with China, however the terms of the deal remain a mystery. Peter Baker, Philip Bump, McKay Coppins, Gillian Tett, Max Chafkin, and Dan Kleban join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Tonight, the latest on the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, what we're hearing from the FBI about DNA found at the crime scene.

0:09.0

Then the Epstein estate turns over more documents to the House Oversight Committee.

0:13.0

What we know as the push to release the file continues.

0:17.0

Plus, the White House says the U.S. has the framework for a TikTok deal with China as the 11th hour gets underway on this Monday night.

0:30.6

Good evening once again. I am Stephanie Ruhl and check the calendar because it is day 239 of the second Trump administration. And this evening,

0:39.1

we are tracking important developments after the murder of Charlie Kirk. Today, Vice President

0:43.6

J.D. Vance hosted Kirk's podcast, bringing several members of the administration on as a tribute.

0:50.1

And the president is expected to attend Kirk's memorial in Arizona this coming Sunday.

0:55.8

22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing the conservative

1:01.0

influencer last week. Formal charges against Robinson are expected to come tomorrow.

1:06.1

My colleague Morgan Chesky has those details.

1:09.5

Tonight, a chilling portrait emerging of the suspect police assassinated Charlie Kirk.

1:14.7

The Washington Post reports citing two people familiar and a screenshot.

1:18.8

He appeared to confess in an online group chat before turning himself in, writing,

1:23.2

Hey, guys, I have bad news for you all.

1:25.6

It was me at UVU yesterday.

1:29.3

I'm sorry for all of this.

1:33.1

The FBI director revealing two pieces of evidence had the suspect's DNA.

1:41.0

A towel wrapped around the murder weapon and a screwdriver found on the roof, saying the suspect had a hatred of Kirk.

1:50.0

His family has collectively told investigators that he subscribed to left-wing ideology, and he had a text message exchange.

1:51.0

He, the suspect, with another individual, in which he claimed that he had an opportunity

1:57.0

to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do it because of his hatred for what Charlie stood for.

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