North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders are pushing for stricter pretrial release laws after a Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train. The proposed package is likely to advance at the General Assembly later this month and in part aims to reduce discretion for magistrates in criminal cases. Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall outlined the package on Thursday. It may include restarting the death penalty and blocking cashless bail for people with violent felony convictions. The stabbing suspect has a criminal history and was released earlier this year on a misdemeanor charge. Any approved legislation would go to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's desk.

Security experts are questioning the protection provided to Charlie Kirk at the Utah college where he was fatally shot. The shooting happened Wednesday during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. Campus police chief Jeff Long said six officers staffed the event and coordinated with Kirk’s security team. While the gunman remained at large Thursday, experts criticized the lack of perimeter security and the decision to hold the event outdoors. Utah allows concealed carry on campuses, complicating security efforts. The shooter fired from a rooftop, which raised concerns about securing elevated areas at such events.