NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Monday, September 15, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
The U.S. military's recent operation against Venezuelan drug traffickers raises tensions, while a suspect in a high-profile assassination case appears to have confessed online. Childhood vaccination rates are plummeting, particularly in St. Louis, igniting public health concerns. Meanwhile, dramatic incidents like a truck colliding with a train in Phoenix and a soda truck sinking into a pothole in Mexico serve as reminders of the day's unpredictability. Also, the revival of analog photo booths captivates younger generations, highlighting a nostalgic trend.
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U.S. Strike Raises Tension And Questions
- The U.S. carried out a second deadly strike on a Venezuelan vessel, calling those killed "confirmed narco terrorists."
- The actions heighten tensions with Venezuela and raise questions about evidence transparency.
Federal Crackdown Planned For Memphis
- The administration plans to send federal agents and the National Guard to Memphis to address crime.
- The Justice Department will probe whether liberal groups organized violence and may use racketeering laws.
Alleged Confession In Group Chat
- The Washington Post reports the suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination appeared to confess in an online group chat saying, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday."
- FBI found the suspect's DNA on a towel around the murder weapon and a screwdriver on the roof, and investigators say he hated Kirk.