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The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to take up an application from South Carolina seeking to enforce its ban on students using public school bathrooms that match their gender identity.The brief order is a small setback for the state in its bid to tighten policies related to transgender people, but a lawsuit on the matter will still proceed in the lower courts. Three Republican-appointed justices, Thomas Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, would have granted South Carolina's request.The order from the high court comes after a federal appeals court had temporarily enjoined the state from enforcing its law while the case plays out. The state wanted the Supreme Court to lift that injunction temporarily.SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW STATE BANS ON TRANSGENDER ATHLETES' PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL SPORTSThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit had granted the injunction at the request of a ninth-grader who wanted to use the boys' bathroom, which didn't correspond to the student's sex.Attorneys for the student, identified as John Doe in the lawsuit, argued to the high court that an emergency pause on the Fourth Circuit's order was not warranted given the lawsuit centered on only one student. No other students have taken issue with John Doe using the boys' restroom, the attorneys noted."Indeed, no student has ever complained about sharing boys restrooms with John, who has dressed and presented as a boy since he was a young child," the attorneys wrote.SCOTUS RULES ON STATE BAN ON GENDER TRANSITION 'TREATMENTS' FOR MINORS IN LANDMARK CASEThe Supreme Court's order was unsigned and gave little insight into how the court will continue to approach a contentious cultural issue. It comes as the high court upheld a ban in Tennessee in June on certain transgender medical treatments for minors and as the justices prepare to hear arguments this upcoming term on transgender participation in school sports.South Carolina lawyers referenced the appeal, which is poised to be a closely watched case this term, in asking the justices to allow its ban to take effect."This case implicates a question fraught with emotions and differing perspectives," the lawyers wrote. "That is all the more reason to defer to state lawmakers pending appeal. The decision was the South Carolina legislatures to make."

A shooting at a high school in the Denver suburbs has left three teenagers hospitalized in critical condition, including the suspected shooter, authorities said.The shooting took place at around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado. All victims taken to the hospital are believed to be students, the Associated Press reported, citing Jefferson County Sheriffs Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley.WHAT LEADS SOMEONE TO COMMIT A MASS SHOOTING? TRUMP ADMIN, RFK JR PLAN TO FIND OUT"Were aware of the tragic situation unfolding near Denver," FBI Director Kash Patel posted to X on Wednesday. "The FBI is on scene and in full support of local authorities to ensure everyones safety."The suspect is believed to be a student at the high school. None of the law enforcement officers who responded to the scene are believed to have fired their weapons. While the shooting occurred on school grounds, it was not immediately clear whether it was inside the building, AP reported.VANCE BLASTS PSAKI FOR POST DECLARING PRAYER 'IS NOT FREAKING ENOUGH' IN RESPONSE TO MINNESOTA SHOOTINGBy mid-afternoon, all three teens were either in surgery or being treated in the emergency room at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, according to the Associated Press, citing CEO Kevin Cullinan, who added that he did not believe there were any other victims.Details about the victims' injuries were not immediately available. The identity of the shooter and how many shooters may have been involved is not yet clear, according to AP.1 DEAD, 4 WOUNDED AFTER SHOOTING IN NEW YORK CITY, POLICE SAY"I am closely monitoring the situation at Evergreen High School, and am getting live updates," Colorado Governor Jared Polis posted to X Wednesday afternoon. "State Troopers are supporting local law enforcement in responding to this situation. Students should be able to attend school safely and without fear across our state and nation. We are all praying for the victims and the entire community."More than 100 police officers from the Denver area responded to the incident at the high school, which has over 900 students. The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office was also the primary agency that responded to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, which left 14 dead, AP reported.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Jefferson County Sheriffs Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The jury has been seated for the high-profile federal trial of Ryan Routh, the North Carolina man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club last September, when Trump was a leading candidate in the 2024 election.After three days of jury selection that began Monday, 12 jurors and four alternates were chosen. The panel includes six white women, four white men, one Black woman and one Black man. The alternates are two white women and two white men. Opening statements are set for Thursday morning in Fort Pierce, Florida, where prosecutors are expected to launch their case immediately.JURY SELECTION STILL UNDERWAY IN RYAN ROUTH TRIAL, MORE THAN 70 JURORS REMOVEDThree groups of 60 potential jurors went through the selection process, where prosecutors and Routh who is representing himself asked potential jurors questions to assess if they could fairly participate in the trial.During Wednesday's session, Routh said he wanted to raise an objection due to the prosecution eliminating two potential jurors who were Black."I want to raise that we have a racist situation," Routh said.But the prosecution said that one of the potential jurors was Haitian and would face language barriers, and that they had no knowledge the other was Black.On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon eliminated a potential juror for the trial because the woman asserted, "I am MAGA." According to Cannon, the statement showed "self-declared bias."Another woman was eliminated as a potential juror for saying she "only follows Gods law" on a questionnaire.During Mondays session, Rouths questions for potential jurors included their views on the war in Gaza, their position on the U.S. potentially acquiring Greenland as the president has floated, and how they would act if they were driving and spotted a turtle in the middle of the road.In response, Cannon labeled them "politically charged," and said that they were unnecessary for jury selection.Prosecutors claim that Routh sought to kill Trump for weeks, and staked out a spot in shrubbery on Sept. 15, 2024 when a Secret Service agent detected him pointing a rifle at Trump while the then-presidential candidate played golf at his West Palm Beach country club. Routh aimed his rifle at the agent, but abandoned his weapon at the scene after the Secret Service agents opened fire.JURY POOL SHRINKS AS RYAN ROUTH TRIAL UNFOLDS IN FLORIDA ON DAY 2Routh was later apprehended by the Martin County, Florida, Sheriffs Office on the I-95 interstate in a black Nissan Xterra.Routh faces federal charges including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, as well as assaulting a federal officer and various gun violations. The charges carry a potential life sentence if the jury finds him guilty. Meanwhile, Routh has maintained hes innocent and pleaded not guilty to all federal charges, in addition to state charges of terrorism and attempted murder.Routh was previously convicted of felonies in North Carolina in 2002 and 2010.RYAN ROUTH TRIAL OPENS WITH BIZARRE JURY QUESTIONS AND WITNESS DRAMAThe court has allocated four weeks for Rouths trial, although it is expected to wrap up sooner.Fox News Jamie Joseph, Olivianna Calmes, Jake Gibson, Heather Lacey and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Jason Aldean and Candace Cameron Bure reacted to Charlie Kirk's death on social media after the father-of-two was shot and killed at an event in Utah.President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk's death in a post on Truth Social."The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie," Trump wrote. "He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"Kirk, 31, was initially in critical condition at a hospital after being shot Wednesday outside of Utah Valley University in Orem, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.CHARLIE KIRK SHOT AT UTAH EVENT, HOSPITALIZEDCandace Cameron Bure shared an image of the father-of-two on Instagram, and wrote, "We love you Charlie. Well done good and faithful servant."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSJason Aldean shared a black-and-white image of Kirk on social media with "1993-2025" written underneath the image.Savannah Chrisley reshared an Instagram post that read, "Rest in Peace Charlie." She initially reacted to the news Kirk was shot, and wrote on social media at the time, "I am devastated... I don't have the words. PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!"Kid Rock posted on his Instagram stories, "God Bless Charlie Kirk. A true PATRIOT. Pray for him."Chris Pratt wrote on X prior to reports of Kirk's death, "Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need Gods grace. God help us."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTDean Cain told Fox News Digital prior to his death, "I am absolutely heartbroken and praying for Charlie and his family.This will not have the desired effect. This will not intimidate nor stop people from speaking the truth."Rob Schneider wrote on X at the time, "As we pray for our dear friend and brother in Christ, American Patriot, Father, Husband and son, Charlie Kirk, We know that our God is a loving God. And we must remember that vengeance is the Lords. Not ours."He added the Bible verse, "Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. May Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior bless and heal our brother Charlie, and give peace to his family and friends at this time."Video posted from the event appeared to show Kirk being shot as he spoke to the crowd from under a white pop-up tent. After the shot, the crowd dispersed, with onlookers shouting, "Run, run, run!"CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe suspect is not in custody, Utah Valley University said in a statement.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn a statement to Fox News Digital, UVU spokesperson Ellen Treanor said: "A suspect was in custody initially, but to the best of my knowledge, that individual has been released. Our campus police are currently investigating in conjunction with the Orem police."Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

Charlie Kirk was shot and later died at a speaking event in Utah on Wednesday, prompting emotional reactions from prominent figures across sports.President Donald Trump later announced that Kirk had died, in a post on Truth Social.The sports figures who weighed in after Kirk was initially shot included NFL legend Brett Favre, former Pittsburgh Steelers stars Antonio Brown and LeVeon Bell, former NFL wide receiver Golden Tate, New York Yankees World Series champion Mark Teixeira, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, boxers Jake Paul and Ryan Garcia, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl, former MLB pitcher John Rocker, sports broadcaster Michelle Tafoya and Sports Illustrated journalist Albert Breer.CHARLIE KIRK, TURNING POINT USA FOUNDER, DEAD AT 31 AFTER UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTINGNew York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made a series of posts on his Instagram Stories, sharing his thoughts on the shooting.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"This is some bull s--- man! Absolutely sickening!" Dart wrote in one story, adding in another, "Praying for him and his family! Charlie did great things for our country! Political violence needs to stop! Pray for our country man! This is disgusting and sad!"Other figures related to sports who have spoken out include Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and OutKick founder Clay Travis.Several other figures in sports and sports media offered their thoughts and prayers.Trump announced Kirk's death at 4:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday."The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!" Trump wrote.Video posted from the event appeared to show Kirk being shot as he spoke to the crowd from under a white pop-up tent.CHARLIE KIRK, TURNING POINT USA FOUNDER, DEAD AT 31 AFTER UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTINGAfter the shot, the crowd dispersed, with onlookers shouting, "Run, run, run!"In a statement to Fox News, Ellen Treanor, Associate Vice President, Strategic Communication Management at Utah Valley University said that the shooting happened at about 12:20 p.m. local time.In a campus-wide alert, Utah Valley University said that: "A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now."Kirk had been scheduled to appear at Utah Valley University on Wednesday as part of his American Comeback Tour, with another stop at Utah State University later this month.Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The horrific assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk Wednesday is the latest entry in a grim and growing tally of conservative figures and institutions being targeted for violence, vandalism and murder.The fatal shooting follows a lengthy recent history of conservatives and Republicans facing violence, a Fox News Digital review of the last four years found, including two assassination attempts against President Donald Trump in a roughly two-month span in 2024.Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his "American Comeback Tour" when shots rang out and he collapsed on stage. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 31-year-old husband and father was a staunch ally of President Donald Trump's, and toured the nation promoting right-of-center ideology to youths, most notably on college campuses. He founded his conservative group more than a dozen years ago.CHARLIE KIRK, TURNING POINT USA FOUNDER, DEAD AT 31 AFTER UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTINGConservatives and pro-life nonprofits have been targeted with shootings, arson, and vandalism in just the past four years.Trump himself has faced two assassination attempts, including on July 13, 2024, when he was shot in the ear while joining a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting rocked the election cycle as Trump rose, bleeding and defiant, and urged the crowd to "Fight, fight, fight." The assassination attempt came just two days before the Republican National Convention was set to kick off in Milwaukee.Trump appeared at the convention while wearing a bandage on his ear, and noted how he "had God on my side" during the attempt. The motive of the would-be assassin, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, who was killed by a Secret Service sniper, remains unclear. The FBI has pointed to a complex web of personal grievances, mental health issues and a desire for notoriety as leading to the act, Fox News Digital previously reported.RYAN ROUTH TRIAL OPENS WITH BIZARRE JURY QUESTIONS AND WITNESS DRAMAJust weeks later on Sept. 15, 2024, Trump was rushed off of his golf course in Florida when shots rang out. The suspect in that assassination attempt case, Ryan Routh, posted prolifically about Trump, the 2024 election and politics in the lead up to the attempt, Fox News Digital previously reported.Routh is going on trial Thursday over the case, and described the president as an "insecure ego idiot-mad fool" in court documents in September, the New York Post reported.RILEY GAINES 'AMBUSHED AND PHYSICALLY HIT' AFTER SAVING WOMEN'S SPORTS SPEECH AT SAN FRANCISCO STATEAttacks on conservatives have unfolded at the grassroots level, as well, including this year when the New Mexico Republican Party's headquarters faced an arson attack. The attack destroyed the entrance to the headquarters, while graffiti reading "ICE=KKK" scrawled on the building.The suspect in that case, who also allegedly attacked a Tesla Albuquerque Showroom, was hit with federal charges as Attorney General Pam Bondi pointed to the incident as a disturbing case of political violence.TPUSA chapters around the nation have also faced other incidents of violence this year, including when a group of students with Turning Point USA at UC Davis were attacked by masked individuals in April, Fox Digital reported at the time.The conservative group was in the midst of hosting a "Prove me Wrong" event with a guest speaker when protesters destroyed camera gear, a tent, event signage, flipped tables, and assaulted group staff, TPUSA said at the time.PRO-LIFE NY LEADERS SLAM HOCHUL, AG JAMES FOR 'MISERABLY' FAILING STATE AT REOPENING OF 'FIREBOMBED' OFFICELooking back at 2023, former NCAA swimmer and conservative political activist Riley Gaines was also attacked and barricaded in a room at San Francisco State University following a speech to students promoting a ban on biological males from playing in women's sports. The event was part of a Turning Point USA and Leadership Institute forum on campus.DATA SHOW THERE HAVE BEEN 22 TIMES MORE ATTACKS ON PRO-LIFERS THAN PRO-CHOICE GROUPS SINCE SUPREME COURT LEAKChurches and pro-life groups have also faced dozens upon dozens of attacks beginning in 2022 in response to the Supreme Courts Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which effectively ended the recognition of abortion as a constitutional right.The attacks included a pro-life center that was "firebombed" in Buffalo, New York, in 2022, Catholic churches that were vandalized and set on fire, and pro-choice protesters interrupting church services and Catholic masses. The attacks followed a radical pro-choice group declaring in a public letter that it was "open season" on pro-lifers.In 2017, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot along with three others when James Hodgkinson, a deranged supporter of Bernie Sanders, sprayed an Alexandria, Virginia, baseball field with gunfire as Republican lawmakers practiced for the annual Congressional Baseball Game. Scalise nearly died, but recovered and remains in office.The fatal shooting of Kirk on Wednesday has not yet yielded a suspect, with the FBI and ATF on the ground and investigating, according to Bondi.Trump, as well as members of his Cabinet, have offered an outpouring of support to Kirk's family following the tragedy.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday. "No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano, Stepheny Price, and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

The House of Representatives passed its version of Congress annual defense bill on Wednesday evening, albeit along stunningly partisan lines.For decades, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has seen support from a majority of Democrats and Republicans. Thats changed in recent years, however, and the trend appears to have continued with the fiscal year (FY) 2026 bill.The legislation passed 231-196 after a lengthy series of votes, with 17 Democrats voting in favor and 192 against. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and other top Democrats opposed the bill.Democratic lawmakers had spent hours beforehand railing against GOP-led amendments on mainly transgender issues, including several which were successfully voted into the bill.HOUSE MOVES TO EXPOSE EPSTEIN FILES, AUTHORIZES OVERSIGHT PROBEMultiple amendments by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., for instance, placing limits on spaces that transgender service academy cadets can access, passed along mostly partisan lines.Another amendment by Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., aimed at eliminating the preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the Department of Defense, passed with mostly Republicans although six Democrats joined in approving it as well.Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced an amendment aimed at preventing pride flags or other ideological banners being displayed on military installations, which also passed along nearly partisan lines.Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, announced on Tuesday that he would vote against final passage of the bill if certain GOP-led amendments made it into the final piece.Smith also ripped Republicans for not allowing House-wide votes on solely Democrat-led amendments in the bill, all of which were filtered out when the House Rules Committee was considering the legislation earlier this week."There are a number of problematic amendments included in the rule that focus on divisive topics rather than strengthening our national security. Should these amendments be adopted, I will vote against final passage of the bill," Smith said in a statement."For 65 years, the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act has been a testament to shared respect for the duty of Congress to provide for the common defense and to place the needs of Americas national security and national defense above politics. The rule undermines this long-standing tradition by failing to include meaningful amendments offered by Democrats to address critical issues."Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., earlier spoke out against the amendments targeting transgender issues as well."Many people in this body have received gender-affirming care. Filler is gender-affirming care. Boob jobs is gender-affirming care. Botox is gender-affirming care," Jacobs said.RON KLAIN DODGES REPORTERS AFTER MARATHON GRILLING IN BIDEN COVER-UP PROBEIt prompted an angry response from Mace, "That is ridiculous! You are absolutely ridiculous."Four Republicans voted against the bill in addition to the dozens of Democrats, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., longtime skeptics of foreign aid funding in the NDAA.Democrats who voted in favor of the bill include Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Don Davis, D-N.C., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas.The NDAA is an annually passed bill that sets defense and national security policy goals for the U.S.The Senate is expected to consider its own version of the bill as well, after which the two chambers must compromise and consider them again before they get to President Donald Trumps desk for a signature.

The New York Yankees held a moment of silence ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers to honor conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Kirk died after being shot at a speaking event in Utah earlier in the day.The team displayed a photo of Kirk on their jumbotron ahead of the game with the message "remembering Charlie Kirk."CHARLIE KIRK, TURNING POINT USA FOUNDER, DEAD AT 31 AFTER UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTING"Before tonight's game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk. Kirk founded the youth activist group Turning Point USA and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old," the team said in a post on X."The conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA was declared dead shortly after being shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University. "President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk's death in a post on Truth Social."The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us," Trump wrote. "Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"The incident prompted emotional responses from many prominent figures in the sports world, including former Yankee Mark Teixeira and New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKirk died after he was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being shot Wednesday at a Utah event, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.Video posted from the event appeared to show Kirk being shot as he spoke to the crowd from under a white pop-up tent. After the shot, the crowd dispersed, with onlookers shouting, "Run, run, run!"The FBI said "the subject" of the shooting is in custody.Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

"Jesus defeated death so you can live," wrote Charlie Kirk in one of his last X posts this past Saturday.The Turning Point USA founder is dead after he was shot Thursday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.Kirk was a significant figure who inspired hundreds of young students, encouraging them not only in their political interests but also in leading lives guided by faith.CHARLIE KIRK, TURNING POINT USA FOUNDER, ASSASSINATED AT 31 ON COLLEGE CAMPUSHe married former Miss Arizona USAErika Frantzvein May 2021. The couple has two children, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.Turning Point has a branch focused purely on faith, called TPUSA Faith, "dedicated to empowering Christians to put their faith into action.""We engage, equip, and empower millions of grateful Americans who are prepared to defend our God-given rights, by giving them the tools to expose lies and articulate the connection between Faith and Freedom," the website says.SADNESS AND SHOCK AT WHITE HOUSE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK'S SHOOTING DEATHPastor Rob McCoy, co-chair of Turning Point Faith, told Fox News Digital Wednesday that Kirk called him his pastor but that he prefers to be known as "his friend and greatest fan.""My friend Charlie Kirk was murdered today by a coward," said McCoy. "His life will be remembered for many wonderful things Charlies life will be remembered for many wonderful things."McCoy said he is traveling to be with the Kirk family at this difficult time."He built it all with the power of the spoken word," said McCoy. "He never used violence but was threatened every day with violence by those who couldnt contend with logic and truth and now they have done to my friend what evil always does. It takes away life.""Charlie did not die," said McCoy. "Instead, he has begun to truly live. His life was secured eternally by His Savior, Jesus Christ. This truth allowed Charlie to face every threat with courage because he didnt fear death."McCoy added, "All evil knows is death, and they derive power from death. Charlie lived for life and will be remembered for this. My heart is broken for his family his wife Erika and his two precious children. Evil has not prevailed, and it will not win."McCoy recently stepped down after 25 years at Godspeak Calvary Chapel. Kirk was present at the ceremony.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"My church was the very first church he was invited to speak at," McCoy told Religion News Service in 2023."He didnt think any church would want him," said McCoy.American conservative social media activist Robby Starbuck told Fox News Digital that Kirk was a man of unwavering faith. Starbuck said he's known him a "long time.""Aside from being a father, perhaps Charlies greatest achievement is talking about God to young people during a time when too many were afraid to do that," said Starbuck."The result has been a revival on college campuses all over the nation," he said. "Its our responsibility to carry on his work now."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Do Not Comply" author and former Prager University influencer Will Witt told Fox News Digital on Thursday that Kirk will be missed by millions of people."Charlie was one of the most godly men I knew, and he had a bold and courageous faith," said Witt.Witt worked with TPUSA for two years, serving as a college ambassador and later speaking on panels and delivering speeches for the organization."[Charlie] had a faith that wasnt just the moderate and normal faith you see from most, but a steadfast, brilliant and strong belief that inspired everyone around him," Witt added.Pastor Robert Jeffress of Dallas, Texas, told Fox News Digital that Kirk had spoken at his church. He asked all Americans to pray for the Kirk family."The cold-blooded murder of Charlie Kirk is an illustration of what Jesus said, that Satan is alive and he's working in the world today," said Jeffress. "Jesus called Satan a murderer from the beginning. He is a thief who comes to kill, steal and destroy. And we need to be clear in condemning this act of violence against Charlie Kirk."Jeffress said the best way to honor Kirk is to not allow his death to silence or deter Christians in any way from "speaking truth.""The Bible says we need to be speaking the truth in love, and Charlie Kirk did that. Can we follow his example?" said Jeffress. "If we do, we are honoring his life. And let me say very quickly here that for a believer like Charlie Kirk, we know where he is."Jeffress added, "The Bible promises that when we're absent from the body, we're at home with Jesus Christ. And one day those of us who know Christ as Charlie did will be reunited forever in heaven."