Google released its annual list of top search trends for 2025 — with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among this year’s most searched news topics online.
Google’s annual “Year in Search” report is a window into what Americans have been thinking about over the past year, from breaking news to pop culture trends.
Kirk was the top search overall in the U.S. The 31-year-old right-wing political activist and influential voice for young conservatives died in September after he was shot in the neck during a Turning Point USA event in Utah Valley University. His wife, Erika, who took over as chairman and CEO of Turning Point USA, was also named one of the top-searched people on Google.
Erika Kirk made headlines when she forgave her husband’s killer during remarks at his memorial service, which drew thousands to State Farm Stadium in Arizona, including the president. She will join CBS for a one-hour town hall event moderated by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The appearance comes days after the anticipated release of “Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life,” a guide to recharging and connecting with your faith and family, written by her late husband.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was another top name searched this year after he defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The 34-year-old democratic socialist will make history as the city’s first Muslim mayor.
Americans were also looking for regular updates on the historic 43-day-long government shutdown, which disrupted air travel and left thousands of workers without paychecks. Mr. Trump signed a bill in November to fund the government through Jan. 30.
Here is a roundup of some of the top Google searches in the U.S. in 2025:
Top Searches
Charlie Kirk
KPop Demon Hunters
Labubu
iPhone 17
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Top News
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Government shutdown
Charlie Kirk assassination
Tariffs
No Kings protest
People
Zohran Mamdani
Tyler Robinson
D4vd
Erika Kirk
Pope Leo XIV
Passings
Charlie Kirk
Gene Hackman
Ozzy Osbourne
Anne Burrell
Diane Keaton
News
SAD NEWS TODAY’S 🚨 At 2am, Kylian Mbappé was involved in a horr!fic car cr@sh on his way back from a team gathering, his heartbroken family revealed his current condition, leaving fans shocked
SAD NEWSAt 2 a.m., the global football atmosphere seemed to slow down when the bad news about Kylian Mbappé spread…
“NO ONE IS PREPARED FOR THIS TYPE OF NEWS.” Lionel Messi received a call at 3:15 a.m. from her mother, Celia María, and she was sobbing. On the other end of the line, he broke the heartbreaking news about his father, Jorge. Even the biggest stars can have their world turned upside down in an instant, and for Messi, this was one of those moments
Lionel Messi’s world was shaken in the silent darkness of early morning when his phone rang at exactly 3:15 am,…
50 CENT WARNS Oprah To Run | She’s Next To Expose
A firestorm of allegations has engulfed media titan Oprah Winfrey, ignited by rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent who has publicly…
Legendary porn star Johnny Sins still hopes to be the first performer to have sex in space
Johnny Sins, one of the most famous adult film actors in the world, has set his sights on a goal…
JON BON JOVI JUST REWROTE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY — AND SUNSET BOULEVARD STOPPED BREATHING. Hollywood Boulevard froze as Jon Bon Jovi was unveiled in a full bronze monument on the Walk of Fame — not just a star — with Jon captured mid-stride, guitar strapped on, sleeves rolled, like he’s about to hit the first chord of “Wanted Dead or Alive.”
JON BON JOVI JUST REWROTE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY — AND SUNSET BOULEVARD STOPPED BREATHING.Hollywood Boulevard froze as Jon Bon Jovi was…
JON BON JOVI & RICHIE SAMBORA “REUNITED ON A FOGGY BRIDGE” GOES VIRAL—BUT THE REAL STORY IS EVEN MORE COMPLICATED (AND MORE HUMAN)
A striking image has been making the rounds online: Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, together again—not onstage, not in a…
End of content
No more pages to load
