Google reveals top search trends of 2025

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.

• Dec 5, 2025

Erika Kirk joining Bari Weiss for town hall

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow and the chairman and CEO of Turning Point USA, is joining CBS News' editor-in-chief Bari Weiss for a town hall airing Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming later on Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7.

• Dec 4, 2025

JD Vance, Erika Kirk speak at Ole Miss

Vice President JD Vance spoke at a Turning Point USA event alongside CEO Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, at Ole Miss on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the details.

• Oct 29, 2025

Charlie Kirk awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom at an event in the Rose Garden on Tuesday. The award is the highest civilian honor in the U.S. Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.

• Oct 14, 2025

Erika Kirk speaks at Charlie Kirk medal ceremony

Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, spoke at the Rose Garden on Tuesday after President Trump posthumously awarded her husband the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.

• Oct 14, 2025

Trump at Kirk memorial: "I hate my opponent"

President Trump addressed thousands of people at Charlie Kirk's memorial service, saying "I hate my opponent" shortly after Erika Kirk spoke about forgiving her husband's suspected killer. CBS News political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Joel Payne discuss the political aftermath following Kirk's death.

• Sep 22, 2025

Erika Kirk speaks at husband's memorial

Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, spoke at his memorial service on Sunday and said she forgives the man suspected of killing her husband. President Trump also delivered remarks. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has the latest from Arizona.

• Sep 22, 2025

Charlie Kirk memorial service key takeaways

Thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday to honor slain conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. President Trump and members of his Cabinet gave remarks. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details.

• Sep 22, 2025

Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist

President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.

• Sep 22, 2025

Erika Kirk speaks at Charlie Kirk's memorial

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, spoke Sunday at the memorial service for her husband.

• Sep 21, 2025

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, named CEO of Turning Point USA

Erika Kirk will be the CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.

• Sep 18, 2025

JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination

Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.

• Sep 15, 2025

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.

• Sep 13, 2025

Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.

• Sep 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.

• Sep 11, 2025