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September 18, 2025

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FBI, ATF investigating deadly police shooting in Pennsylvania

Officers shot: Three police officers were killed and two others were severely wounded in a shooting in Pennsylvania. Authorities said the gunman is dead after being shot by police and that officers were following up on a domestic investigation when the shooting took place. The latest >

ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel: ABC has taken "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air indefinitely following comments the late-night host made about Charlie Kirk's assassination. The move comes after FCC chair Brendan Carr urged local broadcasters to stop airing the show. Nexstar Media Group, which owns NewsNation, previously announced it would replace Kimmel's show with other programming. The latest >

What did Kimmel say? During Monday night's show, Kimmel said the country "hit some new lows over the weekend," when the "MAGA gang desperately tried to characterize this kid who killed Kirk as anything other than one of them." Kimmel accused Republicans of trying to "score political points" from Kirk's death. Details >

WGA blasts TV execs: The Writers Guild of America characterized pulling Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. In a message to executives, the guild said: "As for our employers, our words have made you rich." What to know >

Continuing fallout: Before Kimmel's comments, other commentators have faced consequences for remarks made about Kirk or the circumstances of his death. Read more >

Charlie Kirk comments got them fired: Do they have First Amendment protection? >

Jimmy Kimmel's remarks on Charlie Kirk 'inexplicable': Bill O'Reilly >

Exec producer of 'Charlie Kirk Show' says he would want South Park episode available >

Charlie Kirk suspect feared being shot by police, sheriff says

Kirk assassination: Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby says the man accused of killing Kirk "was truly fearful of being shot by law enforcement." Officers took suspect Tyler Robinson into custody under an agreement that he would be treated "as delicate and soft" as possible. The latest >

Suspect's parents: Court documents revealed Robinson's mother first recognized him from surveillance photos, and that his father became suspicious after police described finding the suspected murder weapon. Details >

Attack planned: Prosecutors said text messages between Robinson and his roommate showed Robinson had been planning the killing "a bit over a week." Read more >

Charlie Kirk suspect on 'special watch' in jail: Utah sheriff >

Tech CEOs to testify in Congress after Charlie Kirk's death >

Date for Charlie Kirk's memorial and funeral announced >

Trump, Starmer set to announce tech deal

State visit: After a day of pageantry with King Charles III, President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are talking business. The announcement of major U.S. investments and a new tech partnership with Britain is expected today. Read more >

Prince Harry 'closer' to kids' UK visit despite security battle >

5 questions hanging over Trump's British trip >

Prince Harry, King Charles reunite for the first time in 18 months amid royal feud >

Not all good news: What the Fed's rate cut tells us

Interest rates: The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, moving to bolster a weakening job market even as inflation remains elevated. The quarter-point reduction marked the first in nine months. Officials signaled they expect to reduce their key rate twice more this year. What to know >

Mortgage rates: Elevated mortgage rates have kept many potential homebuyers on the sidelines, but Wednesday's rate cut isn't guaranteed to bring relief. Here's why >

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Hollywood production down 50% due to COVID, taxes, fires

Production exodus: Film and television production has plummeted more than 50% in Hollywood, leaving thousands unemployed and major studio lots resembling ghost towns. Full report >

Mel Gibson: Actor Mel Gibson told NewsNation the industry exodus is a sign of deeper economic realities. He said it was cheaper to fly a film crew to Bulgaria than to shoot locally in Los Angeles. Watch the interview >

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A House hearing is held on the "Oversight of the District of Columbia."
The Labor Department releases its weekly jobs report.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s CDC advisory committee meets about vaccine practices.

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