Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the U.S. might be forced to close parts of its airspace if staffing shortages amid the government shutdown continue

A shortage of pennies has retailers and restaurants across the United States struggling to make change. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop producing the one-cent coins in a push to cut government spending. Now businesses dealing with cash payments are grappling with what to do when exact change can’t be provided— leading some McDonald’s locations to round up or down. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for TODAY.

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On Day 34 of the government shutdown, the Trump administration said it would partially fund the SNAP food assistance program. Meanwhile, delays at airports are mounting for travelers coast to coast. In Houston, there was a second straight day of long TSA lines. Some travelers waited for hours to clear security. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

The Treasury Department says inflation “remained above the target of 2 percent” even as President Trump insists there is “no inflation.”

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Off-year elections on Tuesday provide the first big chance for voters across several states to make their voices heard this year — and shed early light on some major questions ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Jon Stewart will continue hosting “The Daily Show” on Mondays through December 2026, keeping him in the anchor chair for the midterm congressional elections.

Donald Trump on Sunday said that he did not know anything about Changpeng Zhao, the Binance crypto exchange founder — despite the fact that he he pardoned him last month.

As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays piling up because of staffing shortages