Charlie Kirk’s Family Plans Suit Against Utah University; EU Chief Seeks to Make Canada First Associate Member

The family of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk plans to sue a Utah university over his fatal shooting there, alleging inadequate security contributed to his death, according to a notice of claim sent by the family's lawyers. A Sept. 9 letter from the family's law firm notified Utah Valley University and the state of Utah of its intent to seek damages over Kirk's Sept. 10, 2025, assassination, according to a copy of the document sent to media outlets.Tyler Robinson, 23, a former electrical apprentice, is accused of shooting Kirk from the roof of the university's student resource center. Utah prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Robinson has pleaded not guilty. ​A trial date is expected to be set at an Oct. 23 hearing.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member.The move to strengthen ties comes amid an ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. Washington imposed 50 percent tariffs on certain Canadian exports after trade talks collapsed on Aug. 21, prompting Canada to impose counter-tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum, dairy, and other goods.