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Sen. Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, said Sunday that amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet “is driving extremism in our country,” saying slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk “should not have paid with his life for the opportunity to speak out.””No matter how much I might deeply disagree with his political views, the idea that he would be killed in such a grotesque and public way has to bring all of us to reflect about how hard it’s getting, because the internet is an accelerant,” Coons said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”Kirk was shot and killed at…

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sens. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, and James Lankford, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sept. 14, 2025.MAJOR GARRETT: Welcome back to “Face The Nation.” For a look at how Congress may- may help bridge political divisions in the country presently, we turn to a couple of lawmakers with a lot of experience in that space. Democratic Senator Chris Coons, who joins us from Wilmington, Delaware, Republican Senator James Lankford, who joins us from Oklahoma City. Gentlemen, you have a well-earned reputation, both, for…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Israel at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Nathan Howard/POOL REUTERS/ AP hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/POOL REUTERS/ AP JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, as Israel intensified its attacks against northern Gaza, flattening another high-rise building and killing at least 12 Palestinians. Rubio said ahead of the trip that he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel’s attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar…

The Federal Trade Commission has started an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI and Meta, about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their chatbots as companions.On Thursday, the FTC said it has sent letters to Google parent Alphabet, Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, Snap, Character Technologies, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and xAI. The FTC said it wants to understand what steps, if any, companies have taken to evaluate the safety of their chatbots when acting as companions, to limit the products’ use by and potential negative effects on children and teens, and…

Donald Trump wants us to accept the current state of affairs without making a scene. He wants us to believe that if we resist, he will harass us, sue us, and cut funding for those we care about; he may sic ICE, the FBI, or the National Guard on us.  We’re sorry to disappoint, but the fact is this: The Nation won’t back down to an authoritarian regime. Not now, not ever. Day after day, week after week, we will continue to publish truly independent journalism that exposes the Trump administration for what it is and develops ways to gum…

A federal judge on Saturday accused the Trump administration of trying to do an “end-run” around legal obligations that the U.S. has to protect people fleeing persecution and torture following the deportation of a group of African migrants to Ghana, some of whom are now slated to be returned to their home countries.U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the U.S. government to explain, by 9 p.m. EST on Saturday, what steps it was taking to prevent the deportees “from being removed to their countries of origin or other countries where they fear persecution or torture.”Earlier this month, the U.S.…

This story previously aired on July 4, 2015. It was updated on Sept. 13, 2025.On July 5, 2005, George Smith disappeared from his honeymoon cruise. His family has been on a mission to find those responsible, but their long quest for justice is now in jeopardy.In the beginning, suspicion surrounded George’s new widow. But the FBI soon turned its focus to a group of young men — the last to see George alive. A “48 Hours” investigation has uncovered failed polygraphs, questionable alibis and a provocative video made by some of the men just hours after George Smith disappeared. “You…

The shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk unsettled the nation and is now leading to speculation about the suspect’s potential motives. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Yesterday, Utah officials announced the arrest of the man they believe fired the shot that killed Charlie Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University. Of course, there’s still questions about the why. NPR justice correspondent Ryan Lucas is covering the investigation and joins us in our studios. Ryan, thanks for being with us.RYAN LUCAS, BYLINE: Thanks for having me.SIMON: Let us begin with the suspect. What’s known about him?LUCAS: His name is Tyler Robinson. He’s…

California lawmakers voted to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called “forever chemicals,” in cookware. The move has pulled in celebrity chefs on one side and environmentalists, including actor Mark Ruffalo, on the other.The proposal, Senate Bill 682, would prohibit PFAS in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski wax, food packaging and certain children’s products. Lawmakers approved the bill in a 41-19 vote, late on Friday, with 20 assembly members not voting. The bill quickly passed amendments in the Senate and is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature.It’s the latest move…

Feature / September 9, 2025 The labor minister hopes to keep Spain’s far right at bay, while winning workers more free time. Will she pull it off? Yolanda Díaz(Jesús Hellín / Europa Press via AP) This article appears in the October 2025 issue, with the headline “The New Face. of the Spanish Left.” The phrase Yolanda Díaz Pérez uses more than any other is “cambiar la vida de la gente” (change the lives of the people). I was speaking with the labor minister and second deputy prime minister of Spain on Zoom this spring, after my first encounter with her…