Senator Lindsey Graham stated on September 14th, 2025, that Europe must unite behind President Trump to punish Russia for violating NATO airspace during attacks on Ukraine, according to an interview with Meet the Press. Graham's remarks, broadcast on September 14th, 2025, emphasized the need for a unified European stance to address Russian aggression. In other developments on September 14th, 2025, multinational paratroopers conducted an airborne insertion and simulated raid as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 exercises in Egypt, as documented by U.S. Army B-roll shared by CENTCOM. Separately, a cloud of smoke from two pounds of methamphetamine, seized and incinerated at a Montana animal shelter by the FBI, sent shelter workers to the hospital, ABC News reported. Curtis Sliwa recalled a 1986 conversation with Donald Trump about their differing political identities during the period when Trump was seeking the GOP nomination for NYC mayor. Previous reports from September 14th, 2025, covered Speaker Mike Johnson's criticism of Representative Ilhan Omar regarding comments about Charlie Kirk, and Representative Thomas Massie's blocked amendment on U.S. government propaganda. Senator Rand Paul also highlighted the national debt exceeding $37 trillion. Senator John Fetterman criticized the Democratic Party's strategy and President Trump's Russia policy, while multiple Republican senators expressed concerns about the President's foreign policy regarding Russia. A prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk was scheduled for the evening of September 14th, 2025, in Washington D.C. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were scheduled to visit the UK. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Jeff Graham called for the "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025" to be passed. Politico noted a "dangerous new normal" of Americans becoming "numb to political violence." Utah Governor Spencer Cox described current events as a "direct assault on America" and stressed personal responsibility. He also commented on rhetoric inciting violence and how "conflict entrepreneurs" benefit from radicalization. Senator James Lankford reported 14,000 threats against members of Congress this calendar year and emphasized individual responsibility for acts of violence. Senator John Fetterman cautioned against a government shutdown. Representative Michael McCaul announced he would not seek reelection in 2026. Brian Kilmeade apologized for a "callous" remark about homeless people. US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew posted about praying at the Western Wall with Senator Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously denied Israeli involvement in Charlie Kirk's assassination.
