At Sundays memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, his widow, Erika Kirk, shared a moment of comfort she received from second lady Usha Vance in the immediate aftermath of his assassination, calling her a "precious woman."Erika Kirk explained how she had confided in Vance about how she did not know how she could endure the loss of her husband and the father of their two children. Vance offered an analogy about the final 15 minutes of a turbulent airplane ride, when all a parent can think about is getting through to the landing.TRUMP TO HONOR CHARLIE KIRK AT ARIZONA MEMORIAL, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF YOUNG CONSERVATIVES EXPECTED TO ATTENDThe second lady "told me, you will get through these 15 minutes and the next 15 minutes after that," Erika Kirk described. "Usha, I don't think you realized it then, but those words were exactly what I needed to hear."Vice President JD Vance also addressed the packed crowd at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, earlier in the evening, delivering a stirring tribute to his close friend."They tried to silence our dear friend Charlie Kirk," JD Vance said. "And tonight, we speak with Charlie and for Charlie, louder than ever."JD VANCE BLAMES KIRK ASSASSINATION ON 'LEFT-WING POLITICAL RADICALIZATION' OF SHOOTERThe vice president praised Charlie Kirks unwavering defense of the family and traditional values as the foundation of a thriving society."Charlie brought the truth that young people deserve to stake (in) the future, and that they deserve to have a voice," JD Vance said.But JD Vance stressed that Charlie Kirks true legacy was not just in what he said publicly, but in the life he lived daily.VANCE SAYS HE OWES 'SO MUCH' TO CHARLIE KIRK WHILE GUEST-HOSTING SHOW, PRAISES 'VISIONARY' CONSERVATIVE LEADER"Charlie, he did so much more than tell the truth. He lived it," JD Vance remarked, adding that the conservative activist's passion for history and ideas gave him a vision for Americas future."In this he showed all of us how to carry on after his death," the vice president concluded.Charlie Kirk was a close confidant of JD Vances, both personally and politically. The Turning Point USA founder was considered by JD Vance to have been pivotal in President Donald Trumps decision to choose him as a running mate in the 2024 election.Following Charlie Kirk's assassination, JD Vance and Usha Vance accompanied Erika Kirk aboard Air Force Two to return his casket to Arizona. In Salt Lake City, the vice president walked alongside the flag-draped casket of his friend as it was carried across the tarmac.JD Vance also filled in for his "dear friend"on "The Charlie Kirk Show" where he similarly expressed his thoughts about his assassination.

Just when NFL fans believed they could see some of the teams that really dominated in the first two weeks of the season separate from the bad teams, Week 3 of the season happened.The Cleveland Browns, somehow, got into the win column with a victory over the Green Bay Packers, the Carolina Panthers shut out the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears played tough in their win over the Dallas Cowboys.Minnesota Vikings defensive back Isaiah Rodgers raised the bar with his performance over the Cincinnati Bengals and Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts remained undefeated with a bruising victory over the Tennessee Titans. On the West Coast, Mac Jones kept the San Francisco 49ers unbeaten with a victory over the Arizona Cardinals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRead below for the rest of the Week 3 results.COWBOYS' GEORGE PICKENS SLAMS HIS HELMET IN FRUSTRATION AFTER MISSED CATCH LEADS TO INTERCEPTIONDetroit Lions @ Baltimore RavensFollow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and head coach Andy Reid appeared to butt heads on the sideline after one of the final drives of the half against the New York Giants on Sunday night.Kelce had a catch for minus-2 yards, and the drive ended with Harrison Butker missing a 40-yard field goal. The NBC broadcast showed Kelce and Reid coming face-to-face. Reid threw his shoulder into the star tight end as he walked off the field.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMReid said the emotion was "good.""We need some juice," he told NBCs Melissa Stark.The two pillars of the Chiefs' franchise had a similar incident during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers.COWBOYS' GEORGE PICKENS SLAMS HIS HELMET IN FRUSTRATION AFTER MISSED CATCH LEADS TO INTERCEPTIONIts unclear what the two were talking about on Sunday night, but Kelce was having a tough time in the first half. He and Patrick Mahomes also seemed off as the quarterback threw a dink of a pass just out of the reach of Kelce.He had three catches on seven targets for 13 yards at the half. The Chiefs led at the break, 9-6.Kelce faced criticism last week when a pass when off his hands into the arms of a Philadelphia Eagles defender in the end zone. The play essentially ended the Chiefs chance of getting some revenge on the Eagles after Philadelphia won Super Bowl LIX.Coming into the game against the Giants, Kelce has six catches for 108 yards and a touchdown. Kansas City had yet to win a game during the 2025 season.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE: Kyle Rittenhouse spoke with Fox News Digital Sunday about his friendship with Charlie Kirk, a bond that began in 2021, as he attended the conservative activists massive memorial service at State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona.Rittenhouse who first connected with Kirk while facing homicide charges that made him a political lightning rod said he immediately took time off work to grieve the loss of the Turning Point USA founder."When Charlie was assassinated, I was on my lunch break at work," Rittenhouse told Fox News Digital Sunday morning. "I just got home to let my dog out. And I went on X, and the first video I saw was my friend being murdered."PASTOR: CHARLIE KIRKS GRAPHIC DEATH WAS 'TRAUMATIC' AS MANY AMERICANS RECONCILE WITH LOSSRittenhouse added, "I took the rest of the day off work. I took the rest of the week off of work because Charlie meant a lot to me."YOUTH LEADERS MOURN 'THE GODFATHER OF CAMPUS CONSERVATISM' CHARLIE KIRK FOLLOWING ASSASSINATIONKirk had been one of Rittenhouses most vocal supporters. He brought Rittenhouse on "The Charlie Kirk Show" multiple times and featured him at multiple events organized by Turning Point USA.In December 2021, during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Kirk told Rittenhouse he was "a hero to millions," according to the Washington Post.In 2024, Kirk threatened legal action after protesters confronted Rittenhouse during an appearance at the University of Memphis, Newsweek reported.CHARLIE KIRK ANSWERED 'HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED' LESS THAN 3 MONTHS BEFORE KILLINGSince being acquitted of all charges in the Kenosha, Wisconsin, shootings where he shot three men during a 2020 Black Lives Matter riot, leaving two dead Rittenhouse largely has kept a low profile.Rittenhouse is one of thousands attending the massive memorial service on Sunday for Kirk, who was fatally shot Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.The public memorial service included speeches from PresidentDonald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The Kansas City Chiefs overcame some sloppy play to pick up their first win of the season against the New York Giants on Sunday night, 22-9.The Chiefs seemed incredibly stagnant in the first half. Kansas City was having a tough time figuring out the Giants defense and several players were dropping some key passes. It all changed in the second half as Patrick Mahomes found a rhythm and holes in the Giants secondary.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMahomes found Tyquan Thornton for a 5-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Chiefs a 10-point cushion against the Giants. After New York narrowed the deficit to seven points, Mahomes needed to make a play to get Kansas City back on the board.He found Thornton again for a 33-yard pass to the 1-yard line. Thornton made an acrobatic play, which set up running back Kareem Hunt for a touchdown from the goal line.Travis Kelces own frustrations boiled over in the first half. As he walked off the field following a drive in the second quarter, he and Andy Reid appeared to have words with each other. He refocused his efforts in the second half and had a key third down catch on the teams touchdown drive in the third quarter.COWBOYS' GEORGE PICKENS SLAMS HIS HELMET IN FRUSTRATION AFTER MISSED CATCH LEADS TO INTERCEPTIONKansas City held strong even as Russell Wilson guided the team down the field late in the fourth quarter. The defense frustrated the veteran quarterback enough to look like a shade of himself from last week.Mahomes finished 22-of-37 with 224 passing yards and a lone touchdown pass. Thornton led the Chiefs with five catches for 71 yards and the score. Kelce had four catches for 26 yards.The Chiefs defense held Wilson to 160 passing yards. He was sacked twice.Giants rookie Cam Skattebo may have been the only bright spot for the Giants. He had 60 rushing yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. He also led the team with six catches for 61 yards.Kansas City moved to 1-2 and New York fell to 0-3.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A flood of tributes and reactions poured onto social media on Sunday as thousands packed State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the memorial service honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Influential voices from members of Congress to media personalities shared posts praising the turnout, Erika Kirks message of forgiveness and the events faith and patriotism.CHARLIE KIRK'S BELIEF IN GOD AND THE WAY HE 'DEFENDED FAITH' IMPACTS SCORES OF YOUNG PEOPLEJD Vance, who delivered remarks at the memorial, posted to X that Charlie Kirk was "a hero to this country and a faithful servant of God.""Every day that we continue his mission is an honor to his memory," Vance said. "We've got it from here, my friend."SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted several times on X about the memorial, including about how the arena was filled to capacity. He also hinted at an end to his feud with President Trump after their spectacular break-up."Every seat in this giant arena that isnt roped off for security is packed to the ceiling. Honored to be here," Musk posted to X. "All for Charlie Kirk."Musk also posted a photo of himself and President Trump talking at the memorial, which he captioned, "For Charlie."TRUMP TO HONOR CHARLIE KIRK AT ARIZONA MEMORIAL, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF YOUNG CONSERVATIVES EXPECTED TO ATTENDHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made several remarks about the memorial, including a post with a video of the event along with a bible verse."Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn," Johnson wrote."Amen," he said in a separate post, replying to Elon Musk's photo with President Trump.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, praised Erika Kirk's remarks at her husband's memorial, and described her on-stage interaction with President Trump as a "beautiful, beautiful moment."U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted that thousands were at the memorial to "show up for Charlie, Erika and his two beautiful children.""He fought for us, and now we will fight for him," Duffy said. "We love you, Charlie."White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted to X about Trump's arrival at the memorial."President Trump and the White House team have arrived in Glendale, Arizona," Scavino said. "WE ARE CHARLIE!!!Eric Trump posted a video arriving at the memorial on X, similarly saying, "We are all here Charlie!"Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga, reposted a video of Erika Kirk's remarks, calling her speech "truly amazing.""Erika Kirk WOW!!!!! She is the leader we need and her entire speech was truly amazing!! God bless," Greene posted to X.MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ASSASSINATED TURNING POINT USA FOUNDER CHARLIE KIRK DRAWS TRUMP, MAJOR GOP FIGURESAmerican political activist Riley Gaines commented on the "outpouring of love for Christ and country from people all over the nation" at the memorial for Charlie Kirk."After listening to today's remarks and seeing the outpouring of love for Christ and country from people all over the nation, the both sides argument is dead. No," Gaines posted to X.Matt Van Swol, a former nuclear scientist at the Department of Energy, posted to X that, "The worst mistake the Left has ever made was assassinating Charlie Kirk.""We are witnessing the greatest revival of Western values in American history, and it is burning with the fury of 1,000 suns," he said. "Evil will regret that day for all eternity."Turning Point USA contributor Alex Clark praised Erika Kirk's "unbelievable poise and control," as well as the event planning of the Turning Point USA team."Unbelievable poise and control," Clark said along with a video of Erika Kirk. "Not to mention this woman just forgave her husbands assassin in front of the entire world. For those who cant wrap their minds around it thats what Christ did for you."In a separate post, Clark said, "From an event planning standpoint this should have taken at least 6 months. From a security standpoint it should have taken at least 9. These kids working at Turning Point USA did it in 5 days. This staff continually does the impossible because a great leader told them they were capable and they could. So they did."Internet personality Kaizen Asiedu praised Erika Kirk's speech as "one of the most important, healing speeches in American history.""Everyone needs to watch it," he added. "What an incredible woman."In a separate X post, Asiedu said, "Not only is it remarkable that she said this, its also remarkable that everyone stood up. I was there it was the longest standing ovation of the day. A movement that reacts to murder with truth and forgiveness is a healthy movement."On Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. In the days since, mourners across the country have filled social media with prayers and tributes, while communities have gathered at vigils to honor his legacy and show support after the conservative activists death.

Thousands gathered Sunday to pay tribute to Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk, whose memorial service drew one of the largest public turnouts for a private citizen.The organization told Fox News Digital that approximately 90,000 people attended the service, with roughly 70,000 bringing the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to capacity.TRUMP HONORS CHARLIE KIRK'S LEGACY AND DESCRIBES HIM AS A 'MARTYR FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM'Another 10,000 people gathered at the nearby Desert Diamond Arena, a designated overflow venue, according to estimates provided by TPUSA. Additionally, another 10,000 people watched Kirk's memorial service from nearby viewing areas.Taken together, the turnout underscored the events extraordinary scale.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKEarlier estimates provided by law enforcement officials placed the attendance number around 200,000.Headlined by political heavyweights, conservative media figures and religious leaders, the memorial service ranks as one of the largest public gatherings ever organized for a private citizen.The service for Kirk was broadcast across every major U.S. television network, according to White House Communications Director Steven Cheung.ERIKA KIRK FORGIVES HUSBAND'S KILLER AT MEMORIAL SERVICE: 'IT'S WHAT CHARLIE WOULD DO'And while memorials take many forms, from intimate ceremonies to massive public gatherings, Kirks service highlighted the unique intersection of politics, media and faith that defined his public life.Similar outpourings have marked the deaths of cultural icons before. Elvis Presleys death in 1977, for instance, drew an estimated 80,000 people to the streets of Memphis for his funeral procession, though only a few hundred were admitted inside.In June 2016, approximately 14,000 people attended a service for legendary heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Kentucky. Additionally, thousands more watched virtually via live streams.In 1968, two massive services were held for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, one at Ebenezer Baptist Church and then another at Morehouse College. And an estimated 150,000 people gathered to watch King's funeral procession travel between the two locations, with more inside each venue.Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. The gathering was the first stop on TPUSAs planned American Comeback Tour.The charismatic Kirk, known for his signature debates on college campuses, was in the middle of taking open-mic questions from a crowd of thousands before a single shot ended his life.Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report.