Senator John Fetterman stated on September 14th, 2025, that the Democratic Party needs to "tone down its attacks on President Trump" and has "forgotten why we lost" the 2024 election, according to interviews with CNN's Manu Raju. Fetterman also criticized President Trump's approach to Russia, with multiple Republican senators expressing concern over the President's foreign policy regarding Russia. In his interviews, Fetterman, who affirmed he has "no plans to leave the Democratic Party," also commented on the New York City mayoral race, stating that Zohran Mamdani's success "has really no impact on my life." Separately, a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk was scheduled for the evening of September 14th, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., featuring speakers including Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., Karoline Leavitt, Speaker Mike Johnson, and Kari Lake. Meanwhile, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are scheduled to visit the UK this week to meet with the royals. On Capitol Hill, a joint statement from Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Jeff Graham calls for the "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025" to be attached to a continuing resolution and passed without delay, citing the need to confront tyranny with strength and resolve. Politico noted a "dangerous new normal" where Americans are becoming "numb to political violence." In other news, Rachael Ray has reportedly campaigned against a California bill to phase out "forever chemicals" in products, including nonstick cookware, with reports indicating she also sells her own line of nonstick cookware. Senator James Lankford discussed political ideology, stating that differing beliefs do not make a group an extremist organization. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg commented on an excerpt from former Vice President Kamala Harris’ forthcoming book that criticizes President Biden’s decision to seek re-election.
