A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the Week
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday is likely to continue to cast a shadow over the news agenda next week. Legal developments are likely following the apprehension of the main suspect, Tyler Robinson, announced on Friday. President Donald Trump has said he plans to attend Kirk’s funeral in Arizona, which may take place next weekend, although details are yet to be announced.
Monday (September 15): Senate votes on ‘nuclear option’ change allowing executive nominees to be confirmed in batches; Marco Rubio continues visit to Israel; UVU campus due to reopen following Charlie Kirk shooting.
Tuesday (September 16): Donald and Melania Trump arrive in the UK for unprecedented second state visit; Kash Patel appears at Senate hearing on FBI oversight ahead of House hearing on Wednesday.
Wednesday (September 17): Donald and Melania Trump hold engagements with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle; Federal Reserve interest rate decision and press conference with Jerome Powell; Susan Monarez appears at Senate hearing on recent events at the CDC.
Thursday (September 18): Donald Trump meets with Keir Starmer on the final day of his state visit; Two-day meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices begins; Mike Pence among opening day speakers at The Atlantic Festival.
Friday (September 19): Opening briefs due in consolidated US Supreme Court case over Donald Trump’s powers to impose tariffs.
Saturday (September 20): Russia stages inaugural Intervision song contest following Eurovision exclusion.
Sunday (September 21): Guinea holds constitutional referendum.
