Suspect in Charlie Kirk Murder to Face Death Penalty; US, UK Sign $42 Billion Tech Deal | NTD Good Morning (Sept. 17)

Tyler Robinson, 22, is facing seven charges in relation to the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk—and the Utah County Attorney is seeking the death penalty. FBI Director Kash Patel says the investigation has expanded and that more than 20 people tied to the suspect’s online chats are under review. Authorities also say that George Zinn, a man who falsely claimed responsibility for shooting Kirk, has now been charged with obstruction of justice and child exploitation crimes.

President Donald Trump arrived in London on Tuesday night for a two-day state visit. The United States and the UK have unveiled a sweeping new technology deal worth $42 billion, called the Tech Prosperity Deal, to drive investment in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and nuclear energy. Officials say the visit highlights the special relationship between the two countries.

Several parents told Congress on Tuesday that AI chatbots had manipulated their children, leading to self-harm and suicide. They described how chatbots replaced human relationships in their children’s lives, offering guidance that ultimately led to their harming themselves. The families are urging lawmakers to require age verification and safety testing, and to ban quasi-romantic or sexual interactions between AI bots and minors.