Police in Phoenix confirmed a statue honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized near the headquarters of his organization, Turning Point USA, just days after marking the first anniversary of his death. Authorities received reports of damage to the memorial, though no further details on the extent of the vandalism or potential motives were immediately released. The incident follows a period of heightened tensions around public monuments and political figures. The police department is investigating the case as part of ongoing efforts to address acts of destruction targeting memorials.


The Phoenix, Ariz., Police Department on Sunday said a statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the headquarters of his organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death. Police told The Hill's sister network NewsNation that they received calls about vandalism to a memorial in the area of...