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An attack at a U.K. synagogue; “Weaponization of faith & policy”; Pope Leo XIV speaks on U.S. politics Oct 02, 2025

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What was supposed to be a day of prayer as worshippers observed Yom Kippur was suddenly torn apart at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, England, after a man rammed a car into a crowd and stabbed several people. Two people were killed and four seriously injured. Host Brian Cheung speaks with Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel about that attack, as well as the latest from Jerusalem, where Richard is on the ground. Then, NBC News Correspondent Anne Thompson joins to discuss recent remarks from Pope Leo XIV critical of anti-immigration rhetoric.

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Closed for Business: The Government Shutdown Edition Oct 01, 2025

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Congress failed to fund the government, which is now officially closed for business. Lawmakers failed to pass a short-term spending bill last night, and the Senate reconvened this morning with little to show for it. Both parties are digging in: Democrats say they won’t budge without an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans are calling that a political stunt. House Speaker Mike Johnson put the blame squarely on Democrats, saying they dragged the country into a “reckless shutdown.” So, where does Washington go from here, and how long could this drag on? NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Yamin Vossoughian to talk about the latest developments. And what does this shutdown mean for you? We’ve tapped a few of our beat reporters to break it all down. From Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans on the ripple effects on the economy, to Senior Correspondent Tom Costello on what it could mean for air travel - and that’s just a start, we’ve got more correspondents to help connect the dots.

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Quantico Roll Call; Clock Ticking on Capitol Hill Sep 30, 2025

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We start with an extraordinary gathering in Quantico, Virginia. Hundreds of the nation’s top military leaders were abruptly summoned to hear from President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. On stage, Hegseth unveiled 10 directives for the armed forces, pledging to root out what he called “wokeness,” overhaul fitness standards and even rebrand the Pentagon. From now on, he declared, the Defense Department will go by its historic name: the Department of War. He opened by announcing the end of policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion, then turned to physical standards, bluntly criticizing what he described as “fat” troops and demanding stricter grooming requirements across the ranks. Senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube and retired Army Col. Jack Jacobs, an NBC News military analyst, join host Yasmin Vossoughian to break it down. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking in Washington. Funding for the federal government runs out at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, and without a deal, hundreds of thousands of federal workers could soon be working without pay or sent home without a paycheck. From air traffic controllers to park rangers to military families, the ripple effects of a shutdown would be felt coast to coast. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles joins the pod.

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“Peace in the Middle East.” But Is It Real?; Trump Sends National Guard to Portland Sep 29, 2025

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We’re headed to the White House, where President Trump said a deal had been reached for “peace in the Middle East.” The president sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning to push a 20-point plan demanding that Israel immediately halt its offensive in Gaza and that Hamas free all remaining hostages within 72 hours. Neither Israel nor Hamas had signed on before today’s talks, and with no Hamas representatives at the table, the path forward is far from certain. Still, Trump is touting this as the moment the war itself should end. We’ll break down what’s in the plan, how leaders are reacting, and what this could mean for the region. Senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And here we go again: President Trump is sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. However, state and city leaders are suing, arguing that he lacks the authority. The administration’s memo lays out a 60-day mission for 200 guard members to protect ICE facilities. After deployments in Los Angeles and D.C., and another planned for Memphis, NBC News senior security correspondent Courtney Kube helps us break it all down.

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Bibi vs. the U.N.; “ Dear Pam,” The Indictment of a Former FBI Director Sep 26, 2025

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Drama at the United Nations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium today, but not before dozens of delegates walked out to a chorus of jeers and applause. Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions in Gaza, nearly two years after the Oct. 7 attacks. His appearance came as momentum has shifted inside the chamber, with countries like France and Saudi Arabia recently breaking with the U.S. and Israel to recognize Palestinian statehood. Host Brian Cheng is joined by NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley from Israel. And, a former FBI director was indicted by a federal grand jury. James Comey is facing two counts: making a false statement and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The charges stem from testimony he gave to Congress in 2020, not from the Russia investigation that once put him at odds with President Trump. Comey has denied any wrongdoing and pushed back on the indictment last night on Instagram. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett breaks it all down.

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“I’m at DEFCON 4 of my shutdown meter” on Capitol Hill; A step closer to a TikTok deal Sep 25, 2025

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With just five days before a potential government shutdown, the White House raised the stakes for lawmakers to get a deal done. In a memo from the Office of Management and Budget obtained by NBC News, the Trump administration is threatening to fire some federal employees if the government isn’t funded by the deadline. But with Democrats and Republicans locked in a stalemate, will the government keep business going or put these federal workers out of work? Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break it all down. Also, after years of suspense for TikTok and its users, President Trump announced a deal that could transfer majority ownership of the app to Americans. NBC News Morning News Now anchor Savannah Sellers joins the show to explain how we got here and what this means for your content.

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Sniper Attacks ICE Facility in Dallas; From Suspension to Spotlight: Jimmy Kimmel Returns Sep 24, 2025

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We begin today in Dallas, where police say a sniper killed two detainees and seriously wounded a third at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The gunman later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. Investigators recovered a bullet with “anti-ICE” written on it, and the FBI is calling it an act of “targeted violence.” While a motive remains unclear, officials note the shooting fits into a troubling pattern of recent attacks on federal immigration facilities. Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins host Yamin Vossoughian. And Jimmy Kimmel is back. His Tuesday night show was his first in nearly a week, after Disney's ABC abruptly suspended it following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The move came under pressure from the FCC chair. At the time, the network offered no explanation. Disney this week reversed course, saying it had a “thoughtful conversation” with Kimmel and his team before putting him back on the air. NBC News Senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan joins the pod to talk about all things Kimmel.

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Trump’s U.N. Return: Nationalism Gets Top Billing; Nvidia’s Mega-Bet on ChatGPT Maker Sep 23, 2025

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Overnight, the Secret Service revealed it had dismantled a network of electronic devices hidden across New York City, capable of shutting down the cell network and even sending anonymous assassination threats. Investigators are now probing whether it was meant to disrupt the U.N. General Assembly this week. And just hours later, President Trump took the stage for his first address to the U.N. since returning to office. His speech struck a decidedly nationalist tone, opening with a declaration of American dominance to a room full of global leaders. Senior White House correspondent Garrett Haake joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from outside the UN to break it all down. And the chip giant Nvidia has just made a jaw-dropping bet on the future of artificial intelligence, announcing it will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The deal means OpenAI gains access to Nvidia’s cutting-edge technology for its data centers, enabling it to train and run its next-generation AI models. Jason Abbruzzese, the assistant managing editor of NBC News Digital, joins to explain the new AI race.

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The Palestinian state; Pills, politics and the autism debate Sep 22, 2025

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We’re heading to midtown Manhattan, where the streets are jammed and the motorcades are rolling. The United Nations General Assembly is in full swing, with more than 140 world leaders gathering in New York for the 80th annual meeting. Front and center this year? The war in Gaza. Over the weekend, the U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state, and France just followed suit. It’s a dramatic policy shift and a direct break with the U.S., Israel’s closest ally. Host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with our Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell to break down what it all means. Plus, the Trump administration is stepping into a deeply sensitive debate: the causes of autism. We’ll unpack the administration’s new guidance, how medical experts are responding, and what it could mean for parents and public health, with NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar

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Tiktok and tariffs: President Trump’s Call with the Chinese President; “We are all Jimmy Kimmel”: Late night hosts weigh in on Kimmel’s suspension. Sep 19, 2025

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President Trump says he made “progress” with Chinese President Xi on a call today, tackling trade and the future of TikTok. The app’s 170 million U.S. users are still facing a possible ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells to American owners. ByteDance says it’s working within the law to keep TikTok alive. NBC News International Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from Beijing with what a potential deal could mean for U.S.–China relations. And the fallout over Jimmy Kimmel keeps building. After pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Disney and ABC suspended his show indefinitely. Last night, the rest of late night weighed in, and with outrage mounting from Hollywood to Washington, what’s next for Kimmel and ABC is anyone’s guess. NBC News senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan joins the pod to break it down.

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