The U.S. confronts another crossroads moment: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Memphis joins Trump's list for a crime crackdown, and Missouri lawmakers give final approval to a new GOP-drawn congressional map. Read More

3 numbers to know from the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll: From the Politics Desk

Here are three key numbers from the poll: 78%. That’s the share of U.S. adults who said they strongly or somewhat support the use of vaccines to prevent disease. The poll was conducted before Health ... Read More

Donald Trump Says He 'Couldn’t Care Less' About Mending Political Divide After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The president used an inquiry about political unity to point fingers at "radicals on the left," describing them as "vicious" and "horrible" ... Read More

Charlie Kirk murder latest case of political violence: Can democracy survive in America?

Everything from threats to poll workers to the assassination of Charlie Kirk are examples of political violence that threaten democracy, experts say. Read More

Political violence in US mirrors 1960s turmoil, historian warns after Charlie Kirk shooting

A presidential historian compared today's political violence to the 1960s assassinations, warning that social media has created a more dangerous landscape for democracy. Read More

Trump Escalates Attacks on Political Opponents After Charlie Kirk’s Killing

President Trump has promised to bring the killer to justice while using the moment to blame the left — and only the left — more broadly. Read More

Charlie Kirk shot: Political leaders react to shocking news about conservative activist

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to reports. Read More

Dems, GOP lawmakers join forces to condemn political violence after Charlie Kirk shot

Kirk also got support from former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., who left Congress after she was shot and nearly killed in a political assassination attempt in 2011. Read More

How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into ‘a long, dark history’

Political violence is hardly unprecedented in the United States. In fact, the country has “a long, dark history” of violence that has “struck the highest level of American politics,” said Kevin Boyle, ... Read More

The killing of Charlie Kirk adds to a time of political upheaval and violence

The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday at a college in Utah is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts just in recent months. Read More

Iowa political leaders offer prayers for fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Iowa political leaders are offering their prayers for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot while speaking at a college campus in Utah. Read More

Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence

Initial expressions of grief and shock were overtaken by open calls for reckoning and vengeance, as some proclaimed the country was on the brink of civil war. Read More