NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
A courtroom drama unfolds as Ryan Routh attempts a shocking self-harm act after his conviction. Meanwhile, President Trump shifts his stance on Ukraine, urging them to fight back fiercely. Authorities foil a chilling plot aimed at crippling New York's cell phone grid, uncovering ties to organized crime. A near-miss between passenger jets in Nice sparks an official safety probe. As a super typhoon barrels through East Asia, Kamala Harris shares candid reflections on her presidential bid in a new book, while Jimmy Kimmel prepares for a controversial late-night return.
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Assassination Attempt And Courtroom Desperation
- Ryan Ruth was found on a Florida golf course with a rifle one hole from then-candidate Trump and later convicted on all counts.
- Moments after the verdict, Ruth attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen as marshals restrained him.
Trump's U.N. Speech Signaled A Tactical Shift
- At the U.N., President Trump sharply attacked the U.N.'s relevance while urging action over words.
- He also unexpectedly urged Ukraine to "fight and win" after meeting President Zelenskyy, signaling a notable tonal shift.
Foiled Plot To Cripple NYC Cell Network
- Federal raids uncovered telecom farms near the U.N. that could have blasted 30 million texts a minute and disabled NYC cellular networks.
- Authorities say the equipment and SIM cache raise concerns about organized crime and potential foreign actor involvement.