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State of the Union: Interviews with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth and Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley
CNN Politics
Sep 14, 2025

On CNN’s State of the Union, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash on the latest in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as well as his appeal to Americans to turn away from political violence.

Then, Republican Senator and pastor James Lankford joins Dana to discuss the rise in political violence and what responsibility lawmakers have to lower the temperature.

Next, Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban break down the path forward for a deeply-divided American. After, the panelists share what’s giving them hope in a dark time.

Finally, Dana warns about the impact social media algorithms are having on Americans.