Politics Today News What’s To Blame For Political Violence

Poll: Majorities across parties say 'extreme political rhetoric' was a contributor to Charlie Kirk's killing

It's the first time in NBC News polling across five different violent incidents that there has been bipartisan agreement blaming extreme rhetoric from political and media figures. Read More

White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Political violence among rival partisans has been a deadly and destabilizing force throughout history and across the globe. It has claimed countless lives, deepened social divisions and even led to ... Read More

At the site of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, senators look for ways to end political violence

Sen. Curtis teased a new bill removing Big Tech’s legal immunity during a discussion at Utah Valley University. Read More

More than 33% of young Americans believe political violence can be justified in certain cases: poll

A significant portion of young Americans believe there are cases when political violence is acceptable, according to a troubling survey released Monday. More than one-third of Americans under the age ... Read More

Hamilton: Political violence undermines our democracy

Today, elected officials are often the targets of hateful messages on social media, which can escalate into violence. Town halls and public meetings can turn angry and chaotic. Researchers have ... Read More

Dual shutdowns are creating a 'perfect storm' for aid groups and schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s legislature has not passed a budget for more than 120 days, freezing critical state funds on top of the federal government shutdown. Read More