Governor Jeff Flake and former Representative Gabby Giffords issued a joint statement urging bipartisanship in a USA Today opinion piece published on September 13th, emphasizing that "Some moments are too important for partisanship. The moment our country is in today is one of them." Their call comes at a time of heightened national tension, though the specific events prompting their statement are not detailed in the provided sources. The former Senator from Arizona and the former Representative from Arizona, both known for their bipartisan outreach, highlighted the critical juncture the country faces. The statement, shared via X by @Principles_1st on September 14th at 10:17 PM UTC, underscores a desire for unity in the face of significant challenges. Separately, in a development related to local politics, Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to rally with the Indiana Democratic Party in his native Indiana this week to oppose mid-decade redistricting, according to reporting by @RedistrictNet on X. In another unrelated political note, Curtis Sliwa responded to President Donald Trump's recent mocking of his feline companions. Sliwa, currently running for mayor, stated he is proud of his campaign and his commitment to animal welfare, as reported by IsaacDovere on X. A photograph of Sliwa greeting a dog on the subway was also shared. Previous reports indicated the arrest of Adeeb Nasir in Salt Lake City on terrorism charges related to an undetonated explosive device found under a media vehicle. The investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk also continues, with funds for his family exceeding $7.6 million. President Trump announced Kirk would be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
