7 Things: Tuberville hates Antifa; Kirk tributes continuing; Ainsworth on AHSAA’s case; and more…

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September 19, 2025

7. After Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended following his remarks mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a bunch of murder-justifying clowns got angry, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) suggested that Kimmel’s comments on Jeffrey Epstein files might have influenced the move, even though the reason has been well documented.

6. The president of Prattville Pride, an LGBTQ activist, was arrested on charges of chemical endangerment of a child.

5. The Department of Homeland Security upgraded security for Charlie Kirk’s remembrance ceremony Sunday, designating it a Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1 due to potential threats and attendees including President Donald Trump.

4. The Alabama Public Library Service delayed a vote on reinstating Fairhope Public Library funding, with Chairman John Wahl pointing out the chaos on the board with name-calling and death threats.

3. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth opened a tip line for public input on the Alabama High School Athletic Association, seeking complaints and reform suggestions after the AHSAA targeted school choice students.

2. A memorial event for Charlie Kirk in Tuscaloosa drew a large crowd, featuring speeches and tributes to his conservative legacy, as the people celebrating his death continue receiving consequences for their terrible behavior.

1. Governor-elect National Champion-winning U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) supported President Donald Trump’s plan to classify Antifa as a major terrorist organization, citing its alleged violent activities.

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