Charlie Kirk death: RFK Jr., Speaker Mike Johnson, Karoline Leavitt speak at D.C. memorial service

Hundreds gathered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night to pay their respects to Charlie Kirk, who was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University earlier this week. Speakers honoring Kirk included White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), senior advisor Kari Lake, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Arizona State Sen. Jake Hoffman (R). While speaking to reporters in New Jersey, President Trump said he plans to attend the memorial service in Arizona next weekend.

LIVE: Charlie Kirk Memorial at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. – 9/14/25

In an effort to honor the heartbreaking sacrifice and indelible impact that Charlie Kirk had on America in his 31 short years, supporters of Charlie Kirk including Congressional leaders, members of the Administration, members of Congress, national conservative leaders, and grassroots activists will join together for a memorial service and prayer vigil in Washington, D.C.

Washington DC Plane Crash Live | Over 40 Bodies Pulled Out From Wreckage | Black Boxes Found

Dozens of bodies have been removed from the Potomac River, where the aircraft crashed after the collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. The plane, flying from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 64 people, while three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. No survivors are expected. The National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the probe into the collision, said the plane’s flight data and voice recorders, known as black boxes, have been recovered.

DC plane crash: Who were the victims on board?

D.C plane crash update: 28 bodies recovered, officials say they expect no survivors

First responders have recovered the bodies of 27 passengers from the American Airlines jet and one from the helicopter. The body of the plane was found upside down in three sections in waist-deep water. The wreckage of the helicopter was also found. Officials said they were still searching for other casualties but did not believe there were any other survivors, which would make it the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years.

UPDATE: Washington DC Midair Collision AA 3542 & Helicopter

Video, Radar and Audio of the Midair. Latest Updates as of January 30, 7am Central. Dan, talk about what we know about the crash of AA 3542 and PAT 21, a military Blackhawk on a training mission. The crash occurred while the CRJ 700 was on short final to runway 33 at DCA, Washington Reagan.

President Trump addresses DC plane collision