Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist S2025E37 - Sep 21, 2025

Preparations are underway for the high-profile memorial of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and organizers are expecting up to 100,000 people to attend. Homeland Security has designated the service a "level one special event," the highest possible rating requiring extensive federal support. NBC's Dana Griffin reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC's Hallie Jackson on Sunday TODAY to discuss Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's message of unity amid the rising political violence in the country. Most law enforcement officers, including federal agents, in California will no longer be allowed to wear a face mask under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that is set to take effect in 2026. This comes after masked ICE agents carried out immigration raids in the state. White House officials say as part of the deal to spin off TikTok from its Chinese owner ByteDance, the U.S. version of the app will become majority owned and controlled by Americans. The U.S. would also control the algorithm, curating what users see on TikTok, and the data and privacy of the app would be led by U.S.-based tech company Oracle. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce that the United Kingdom will formally recognize a Palestinian state, joining countries like France and Canada. The United States, which stands by Israel, opposed the decision and revoked the visa that would have allowed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to attend the United Nations General Assembly in person. NBC's Daniele Hamamdjian reports for Sunday TODAY. After ABC's announcement that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be indefinitely sidelined after his comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, many in support of the late-night host are now sounding the alarm about the future of free speech in America. NBC's Chloe Melas reports in this week's Sunday Focus.