Kirk evidence contrasts with White House claims over 'radical left' groups and the CDC's big week: Morning Rundown

Top Trump aides vow to target “radical left” groups after the killing of Charlie Kirk, but prosecutors show no such link.

Top Trump aides vow to target “radical left” groups after the killing of Charlie Kirk, but prosecutors show no such link. Experts weigh the consequences of an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. And the CDC’s former director will address her firing in Senate hearing testimony.

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Watch full hearing for the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting death20:09The Trump administration's suggestion that a secret network of violent left-wing extremists was behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk stood in contrast to the evidence presented by law enforcement. Text messages from the suspect, Tyler Robinson, to his roommate revealed a confession and an explanation, officials said, but made no link to any groups.

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In the string of text exchanges, Robinson wrote that he "had enough of [Kirk's] hatred," and that "Some hate can’t be negotiated." The exchange was among the evidence that Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray used to charge Robinson with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and several other counts. Officials said they would seek the death penalty.