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Listen to ABC News' special coverage of an FBI news conference on the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police ask the public for help to identify the killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Amid bipartisan calls to turn down the political temperature, fingerpointing continues over who is to blame. And a new inflation report shows the impact of tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is killed while visiting a college campus, setting off new concerns about political violence. NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Polish airspace. And NASA says it's found compelling evidence of ancient life on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to law enforcement sources. We'll be back in the morning with our regular episode, but for now here's ABC News' Kyra Phillips and chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky as the news unfolded Wednesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel launches a missile strike in the capital of Qatar, targeting Hamas leadership. The Justice Department brings charges in the shocking stabbing of a young woman on a Charlotte train. And revised jobs numbers fuel concern about a brittle economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional Democrats obtain, then release, a note they claim Donald Trump once sent to Jeffrey Epstein. Gunmen open fire in the streets of Jerusalem. And the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to press forward with aggressive immigration raids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time since invading Ukraine, Russia hits a government stronghold in Kyiv. President Trump denies he's calling for a “war” in Chicago, despite using that word in a social media post – but previews new immigration action in Democratic-led cities. And the man accused of plotting an assassination on Trump's golf course heads to trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a contentious Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends his decisions on vaccine policy. Economists fret about the American job landscape. And London crews try to dismantle a collection of trash in the Thames known as “Wet Wipe Island.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A woman once referred to only as “Minor Victim 1” is one of several Jeffrey Epstein victims demanding Congress compel the release of investigative files. Florida officials call for the end of vaccination mandates in the state. And a military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs out of Venezuela raises questions about the Trump's administration's muscular stance toward Latin America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional Republicans return to a firestorm surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. President Trump says he'll be sending National Guard troops into Chicago. And the White House aims to move Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge pauses the repatriation of hundreds of migrant children to Guatemala. Pharmacies in several states are telling customers they can't get a COVID vaccine without a prescription. And amid tariff threats, India's prime minister signals a willingness to ally with China and Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Labor Day special, ABC's Rachel Scott describes how disproportionate property taxes, and the subsequent financial toll, are forcing people from their homes. This piece is a collaboration between ABC News and ABC Owned Television Stations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CDC workers walk out, protesting the ouster of the agency's director. Survivors of Hurricane Katrina reflect on its impact, 20 years later. And Indiana University welcomes back an infamous mascot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shooting at a Catholic school Mass kills two students and injures several more. Public health officials erupt as the White House announces the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez. And experts home in on the perpetrators of a series of swatting incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a dramatic confrontation, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors disputes President Trump's authority to fire her. Drugmaker Eli Lilly claims a GLP-1 is on track for FDA approval after a successful trial. And while Indiana Republicans consider a new congressional map, a judge tells Utah to examine their current one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five journalists are among the 20 people killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, is detained by ICE again. And the family of one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers speaks out after the government releases audio of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. official confirms that planning is underway at the Pentagon for the potential use of National Guard forces in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, could be facing another deportation. And the FBI searches the home and office of President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New York appeals court dismisses a half billion-dollar civil fraud judgment against President Trump after a judge ruled last year that he inflated his net worth to secure better loans. As the White House touts its anti-crime push in Washington, D.C., the president suggests he could send troops to more cities. And SpaceX's Starship faces its 10th launch test this weekend, but critics question whether the design will ever make it to Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Troops begin an incursion on Gaza's largest city, while the Israeli government approves a plan for new West Bank settlements. Erik and Lyle Menendez get their first parole hearings, more than 30 years after murdering their parents. And a Legionnaires' Disease outbreak in Harlem raises questions about construction oversight in urban communities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. won't protect Ukraine with troops on the ground, but President Trump says air defense could be on the table. Oklahoma plans a test specifically for incoming educators from blue states. And a study suggests adults who use hearing aids early are less likely to experience dementia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, President Trump presses ahead with plans for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Texas Democrats arrive back at the state house in Austin, setting the state for a dramatic redistricting vote. And Hurricane Erin threatens the East Coast with rain, waves, and dangerous rip currents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vladimir Putin refuses to concede any ground in Ukraine, setting up a tense meeting today between President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Governors in West Virginia, Ohio and South Carolina volunteer National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. And the State Department pauses a visa program for Gazan children facing medical emergencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to ABC News' special coverage from Alaska of President Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet today in Anchorage, Alaska for a high-stakes summit. California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines a plan to claw back Democratic seats in Congress. And the creator of a cryptic sculpture at CIA headquarters vows to reveal his code to the highest bidder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a 30-day emergency session winding down, Democratic state legislators in Texas consider returning to Texas. President Trump hears out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a Russia summit. And glacier melt threatens to flood Juneau, Alaska for a third straight year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National Guard troops arrive in Washington, D.C., but even Army officials aren't clear what they'll do there. Ahead of a landmark summit with Vladimir Putin, President Trump plans a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And health experts question the future of mRNA vaccines as the Trump Administration cuts federal research funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces that he will federalize Washington D.C.'s police department, while also calling in National Guard troops. Two die in a Pennsylvania steel plant explosion. And the White House strikes a deal with Nvidia to sell chips in China.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A gunman opens fire on CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer and prompting new fears for thousands of employees. President Trump eyes a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on American soil. And Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces his intention to take over the entire Gaza Strip. The FBI is said to be assisting in investigations surrounding Texas lawmakers on the lam. And President Trump's new tariffs take hold, as he suggests more taxes on imported tech parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five Army soldiers are shot as a man opens fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia. President Trump threatens India with new tariffs if they continue to buy Russian oil. And a Gaza man is killed by an airdropped aid shipment meant to save lives.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Oversight Committee issues a slew of subpoenas over the Jeffrey Epstein case, including to Bill and Hillary Clinton. Wildfire smoke continues to affect American air quality. And the Coast Guard issues a damning report on the Titan submersible implosion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Texan Democrats on the lam, Republican leaders call for legal consequences. Israel grapples with images of emaciated hostages held by Hamas. And Tennessee law enforcement has made several arrests in connection to a murder – but still haven't found the murder suspect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump fires the official who published a disappointing jobs report. Texas Democrats flee the state to stymie efforts to change congressional district maps. And a government agency investigates former Special Counsel Jack Smith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's trade deadline passes - but some of its most draconian tariffs won't go into effect until next week. A top White House advisor will visit Gaza today, as Palestinians swarm aid trucks. And a White House decree aims to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An NTSB hearing reveals troubling findings about the last moments before a Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in Washington, D.C. Officials evaluate evacuation procedures after a tsunami scare. And Congress considers a bill that would bar lawmakers from trading stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York authorities say the man who went on a shooting rampage at a Midtown office building was targeting the NFL over what he described as traumatic brain injuries. The British government considers recognizing Palestinian statehood, infuriating Israel. And President Trump's EPA administrator plans to eliminate a key ruling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A gunman opens fire in a midtown Manhattan skyscraper. Scorching weather across the eastern U.S. is turning deadly. And a Trump nomination is roiling courtrooms in New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facing international outrage, Israel agrees to pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza. Ghislaine Maxwell received limited immunity in a meeting with DOJ officials. And a man suspected of a stabbing spree in Michigan is charged with terrorism.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a rare visit for an American president, Donald Trump visits the Federal Reserve. Columbia University negotiates a settlement with the Trump administration. And Hulk Hogan dies at 71.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a congressional committee demands Jeffrey Epstein files, a Wall Street Journal report claims President Trump was told of their contents weeks ago. Families confront murderer Bryan Kohberger at his sentencing. And 100 aid groups sound the alarm about starvation in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pressure from the case of Jeffrey Epstein prompts the House to go on recess early, as the Justice Department seeks to speak with Ghislaine Maxwell. Ukrainians protest president Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a perceived power grab. And rocker Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As pressure builds over the case of Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump takes positions on a series of controversial topics. A Louisville officer is sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his role in the Breonna Taylor shooting. And a regional passenger pilot swerves to avoid a B-52 bomber, renewing questions about communication between military and civilian aircraft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices