A group of 23 House Republicans, led by Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, is pushing for a special congressional committee to investigate alleged “radical left” networks after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The panel would have subpoena power to probe groups like Antifa and possible ties to political violence.

Roy argued the public deserves answers, saying the inquiry is needed to determine whether “organized left-wing groups or financial backers” fueled threats that led to violence. Supporters frame Kirk’s killing as part of a broader trend of hostility toward conservatives.

Critics warn the plan could turn into a partisan tool. Civil liberties advocates and Democrats caution that targeting vague “radical left” networks risks “conflating dissent with extremism.” They insist existing agencies already have the authority to handle such crimes.

The accused shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, remains in custody with evidence linking him to the crime scene. His motives are not fully established.

The proposal has sharpened partisan divides in Washington. Republicans see the committee as necessary oversight, while Democrats call it “unnecessary and potentially dangerous.” Kirk’s death has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over political violence and how to confront it.