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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) held a vigil in the Capitol Monday evening to honor the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Why it matters: Kirk's reach among young conservatives made him a key ally for House Republicans, many of whom saw his platform as vital to mobilizing their base.

Two House Republicans on Monday introduced separate resolutions to punish Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for her comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Why it matters: The measures are part of a broader Republican effort to ensure that those who celebrate Kirk's death or speak harshly of him face consequences for their words.

President Trump on Monday suggested U.S. public companies should no longer have to report earnings quarterly, but on a six-month schedule instead.

Why it matters: It would be a fundamental change in the way American companies do business, and more closely aligned with how public companies report results in Europe and elsewhere.

Senate Democrats on Tuesday will introduce a resolution condemning anti-vaccine policies Republicans are pursuing at the national and state level, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Democrats are putting pressure on Republican lawmakers to either support or rebuff the Florida officials' groundbreaking move to end all vaccine mandates — as well as the anti-vaccine policies Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is implementing.

Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor who worked on cases involving Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, sued the Trump administration on Monday for what her attorneys called an "unlawful and unconstitutional" termination.

Why it matters: Comey's legal team argues that she was fired in retaliation for the actions of her father, former FBI director James Comey. Maurene Comey's allegations reflect an ongoing pattern of the president and his allies targeting perceived political enemies within what he calls the "deep state."

President Trump is rallying behind Kash Patel as Trump's MAGA base fractures over the FBI chief's handling of the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Why it matters: Trump's support is crucial for any administration official hoping to keep their job — and the president's backing has been enough to satisfy some MAGA backers, despite Patel's missteps early in the Kirk investigation.

An online group known as the Charlie Kirk Data Foundation is crowdsourcing a database of social media users who purportedly criticized the late conservative activist or celebrated his death last week.

Why it matters: The anonymous organizers say their goal is to "clear out Leftwing Radicals" and "reshape the rank-and-file of America's institutions."

Soon after Charlie Kirk's assassination, some on the political left quickly spread a baseless theory that the conservative podcaster was killed by a follower of the ultra-right-wing group called Groypers.

The big picture: Internet searches for Groypers skyrocketed last week as critics tried to connect Kirk's suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, and the group's leader, Nick Fuentes, a podcaster known for edgy, racist and socially transgressive content.

Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade apologized Sunday for suggesting last week that mentally ill homeless people should be killed by "involuntary lethal injection."

The big picture: Kilmeade's original remarks, made last week on "Fox & Friends," came after the deadly stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, which prompted widespread outrage from MAGA and far-right influencers.

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, on Monday blamed "terrorist networks" for Charlie Kirk's killing, despite law enforcement saying the suspected shooter acted alone.

Why it matters: Members of the MAGA movement began demanding retribution and calling for "war" with Democrats even before police had arrested a suspect or identified a motive. President Trump has stoked that furor.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed President Trump last Tuesday morning that Israel planned to attack Hamas leaders in Qatar shortly before the strike took place, three Israeli officials with direct knowledge tell Axios.

Friction point: The White House has claimed it was notified only after missiles were in the air, giving Trump no opportunity to oppose the strike. Seven Israeli officials tell Axios the White House knew earlier, even if the timeline to stop it would have been tight.

Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.) on Monday is set to introduce a new bill to consolidate government-funded broadcasters overseen by the embattled U.S. Agency for Global Media and give the State Department more control as a way to preserve their funding and continue their efforts to counter foreign disinformation.

Why it matters: The bill aims to salvage decades-long efforts by government-funded broadcasters to provide news reports to countries with little or no access to independent reporting, while appeasing conservatives who think USAGM should be abolished.

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President Trump on Monday took a hack at one of the hottest debates in golf: whether golf balls have become so good that their flight should be intentionally reduced.

Why it matters: The PGA Tour, the U.S. Golf Association, the four major golf tournaments and players — both amateur and professional — have been engaged in a fierce debate over the proposed golf "rollback."

President Trump overnight Monday threatened to once again seize the Washington, D.C., police department if it doesn't cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The big picture: Trump's previous emergency takeover of the city police department expired. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered city officials to cooperate with federal agencies, but her list notably did not mention ICE.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is inviting the Senate sergeant-at-arms and the chief of the Capitol Police to brief GOP senators at lunch on Tuesday to discuss "member security," according to an email sent from his office.

Why it matters: Thune is responding to senators' concerns about security and safety in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination.

President Trump on Monday suggested U.S. and Chinese negotiators had reached a deal on a sale of TikTok, and said he would talk to Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday.

Why it matters: If there is a deal, which remains unclear, it would theoretically end a long saga that saw TikTok banned by Congress, only for Trump to tell his administration not to enforce it.

Vice President JD Vance will host a Monday episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show" as a tribute to slain the MAGA activist who was a key ally and friend of Trump administration officials.

The big picture: The killing of Kirk, the Turning Point USA co-founder and the millennial face of MAGA's youth movement, has rocked American politics, sparking calls for unity and further aggravating partisan tensions.

President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. welcomes foreign experts to train Americans how to build high-tech goods, days after hundreds of arrested South Korean workers left the country.

Why it matters: The tension between the administration's economic and immigration policies appears to be working itself out in favor of the economic goals.

Four concurrent trends suggest America's volatile politics, culture and security could worsen in the months ahead:

1. With Charlie Kirk's slaying, we've witnessed more high-profile assassinations or assassination attempts in the past 14 months — including two assassination attempts on President Trump, the killing of a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and an arson attack on the residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) — than at any point since 1968, when the nation lost the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., then Robert F. Kennedy just two months later.
2. School shootings — including one near Denver about the same time that Kirk was shot — continue to surge, from fewer than a dozen annually 20 years ago to 80+ annually for the past three years.
3. Calls for violence and civil war are spreading across social media, amplifying the worst of humanity as Americans demonize each other for their political beliefs.
4. An unprecedented online hunt is underway on conservative social media to name, shame and contact the employers of people who mocked or celebrated Kirk's slaying.

A House Democrat is introducing legislation in response to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to have the federal government take steps towards using drones to stop similar incidents, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: The shooting, coming just a year after the attempted assassinations of President Trump, has left lawmakers scrambling for ways to keep high-profile political figures — including themselves — safe.

Two men were arrested in Utah after an "incendiary" device was placed under a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City, officials said Sunday.

The big picture: Officials allege the device that was left under a vehicle on Friday, as outlets descended on the Utah state capital to cover the killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, was lit but "failed to function," per Fox 13, a Salt Lake City-based Fox News affiliate that said it was the target.

Stephen Colbert's Emmy win for Outstanding Talk Series was met with raucous applause, a standing ovation and chants of "Stephen! Stephen!" on Sunday night.

Why it matters: It's the first time "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" has won the category and it comes two months after CBS announced it's canceling the show after the next season, citing financial reasons.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City on Sunday.

Why it matters: Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani, in a New York Times op-ed, is a boost for the progressive N.Y. assemblyman, who's faced opposition from some establishment Democrats.

President Trump indicated Sunday he could again extend this week's deadline for TikTok to be sold or banned.

What he's saying: "I may or may not, we're negotiating TikTok right now," Trump said when asked by a reporter in Morristown, New Jersey, if he'd extend the deadline beyond Wednesday.