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The Economist· 2025-09-19 18:00
Some research suggests that high-profile acts of political violence can increase support for violence among those who dislike the victim. But public support for violence might be overestimated. Our charts dig into the data https://t.co/PwjBf1kLLw ...
Sen. Tina Smith Says Tariffs Are Fueling Inflation
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-18 12:59
I assume you're happy with the move today. Maybe you wanted something bigger You can tell us. Was President Trump right, though.Jay Powell too late. Well, listen, I really support the action that the Federal Reserve took today. And I think, you know, as Jay Powell said today, they are balancing to risk their balancing the risks of inflation on the one hand and the risks of declining employment on the other hand.So I don't second guess the decision that the Fed made today. I think that the problem that we al ...
This group says it can help prevent hate-fueled violence, but it needs recently cut federal funding
NBC News· 2025-09-17 21:47
I hated myself so much that I wanted everybody else to hate me, too. And that's why you almost became a school shooter. It's why I started falling down the path.It's not a switch. This is a process. This is no one ever starts in the pitch black.You have to get there. That's Aaron Stark, who had a violent upbringing, but credits a small act of kindness from a friend who helped him turn his life around. He spoke here in Pittsburgh, where students, law enforcement, educators, and survivors are gathered here to ...
Gov. Shapiro, a victim of political violence, react to GOP senator blaming Dems for Kirk shooting
NBC News· 2025-09-17 17:18
Are you worried about the future of this country. I am. As you were speaking on stage during the FBI hearing with Cash Patel in DC, a senator, this time a Republican, used his time to blame the radical left and Democrats for what happened.We heard similar rhetoric from the vice president yesterday. What's your reaction. I think all leaders have a responsibility to speak and act with moral clarity.Political violence doesn't know any boundaries. It impacts Republicans and Democrats. It comes from one side and ...
Gov. Walz TRASHES Trump on shootings, national guard, economy
MSNBC· 2025-09-17 04:30
Today in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, voters cast their ballots in a special election to fill the seat held by former state house speaker Melissa Hortman. The longtime Democratic state lawmaker who along with her husband was shot and killed at their home in June. And yet, in Donald Trump's public remarks just hours after Charlie Kirk's assassination, in which he condemned a number of recent examples of political violence, he notably left out the killing of Melissa Hortman and several othe ...
MSNBC Highlights - Sept. 15
MSNBC· 2025-09-16 14:12
We do have breaking news. Um, just moments ago, the federal appeals court does not allow Donald Trump to remove Lisa Cook from her post. I'll just read from their order.Upon consideration of the emergency motion for stay pending appeal and administrative stay, the opposition's thereto and the reply. The motion for leave to participate as amicus cure filed by the separation of powers clinic and the lodge. Yes. Yes. Yes.This is the order. The motions for leave to participate as uh amicus cure be granted. The ...
Joe: Don’t use Charlie Kirk’s death to gain political points
MSNBC· 2025-09-16 11:13
Political Violence & Radicalization - The report suggests individuals become radicalized online, leading to political violence [1][2][3] - The report claims one side (the left) has a much bigger and malignant problem regarding political violence [4] - The report mentions a statistical fact that most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far left [5] - The report indicates a plan to dismantle terrorist networks and organized campaigns that incite violence [7][8] Double Standards & Political Division - The report highlights a perceived double standard in responses to political violence, citing the case of Melissa Hortman [9][10] - The report criticizes the use of Charlie Kirk's death for political gain [28] - The report expresses concern over the politicization of tragedies and the hope in some circles that the shooter was from the other side [29][30] Free Speech & Civility - The report emphasizes the importance of free speech and civility in political discourse [6][12][26] - The report condemns celebrating political violence and brushing aside violence against the other side [18]
Trump stokes division, blames the political left in aftermath of killing of Charlie Kirk
MSNBC· 2025-09-15 21:52
We can call it a shared national interest, peace in our time. It is why in the aftermath of a conservative activist's shocking murder, just about every elected leader, current and former, called for and preached calm. President Bill Clinton encouraged introspection and a redoubling of efforts to engage in peaceful debate.His successor, President George W. Bush, insisted, quote, "Violence and vitriol be purged from the public square." Emphasizing this quote, "Members of other political parties are not our en ...
We need to end ‘vilification of the other’ after Charlie Kirk shooting: House Democrat
NBC News· 2025-09-15 21:30
Joining me now is Democratic Congressman from Illinois, Brad Schneider. Thank you so much for being here, Congressman. So, the country continues to grapple with the fallout of the killing of Charlie Kirk. How have you been handling it, Congressman, and what do you think this moment just means about the current political environment? Well, thanks for having me. And let's be clear from the start, political violence is never acceptable. Doesn't matter whether it's coming from the right, the left, the center, f ...
Joe on political violence: "What kind of nation have we become?"
MSNBC· 2025-09-15 15:55
The nation does need to come together and we need to stop and we need to think uh what kind of nation uh have we become uh when you can't have a political figure uh a podcast or going on a college campus to debate politics to to to aggressively debate politics. What what kind of nation have we become when a president can't campaign without having two assassination attempts on him. What kind of nation have we become when a democratic uh leader uh can't go to bed with her husband at night without fears of bei ...