NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Season 2025 Episode 254 Sep 21 Sun

Charlie Kirk's death and the reaction to his assassination have raised questions about the future of First Amendment protections in the U.S., following the sudden suspension of Jimmy Kimmel among other people who lost their jobs over comments. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports. President Trump used his social media platform to publicly push Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his political rivals, before saying he thought she was doing a good job in her role. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports. Three top allies have officially recognized a Palestinian state in a break with the U.S. as questions grow about what it means for a peace deal. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian has the latest. With NFL season in full swing, NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports on the group of Canadian fans struggling with how to balance their love of the game and love for their country. TikTok users are reacting after President Trump said there is a deal to keep the popular social media app online in the U.S. NBC News' Maya Eaglin has more on how the app could change. After Nick Mondek suffered a relapse of leukemia this spring, his son Stephen, who was just 9 years old at the time, donated the stem cells that saved his life. NBC News' Hallie Jackson has more on how Stephen became his dad's hero.