President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his peace plan. Trump said he could travel to the mideast this weekend. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports.
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IRS to furlough nearly half its workforce as shutdown drags on
The Internal Revenue Service is placing more than 34,000 employees, or about 46% of its workforce, on furlough starting Wednesday.
Trump participates in White House roundtable
Watch live coverage as President Trump convenes a roundtable at the White House.
Travel delays spread to more airports as shutdown drags on
Flight delays are expected across the country for a third straight day as the Federal Aviation Administration braced for more airport staffing shortages amid the government shutdown
Here’s What To Know About Decreasing Mortgage Rates in 2025
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loan hit a three-year low in September and are expected to drop even more by the end of the year if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to break down how to plan ahead of changing rates and shares tips to find a new home and get the best rates from lenders.
The stock market has thrived even with all this economic uncertainty
The government shutdown, stubborn inflation and a weak jobs market have yet to derail record stock market gains on Wall Street.
A key lifeline for rural communities will expire Sunday if shutdown continues
WASHINGTON — Federal funding for air travel in rural areas will run out Sunday if the government shutdown continues, threatening to isolate remote communities across the country
White House threatens no back pay for furloughed federal workers
The Trump administration has drafted a memo arguing that furloughed federal workers will not be entitled to back pay when the government shutdown ends. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports on how Democrats are reacting to the threat.
Satellite images reveal extent of destruction in the Gaza Strip
New satellite imagery lays bare the sheer scale of the destruction in the Gaza Strip with two years of Israeli bombardment having turned much of the landscape into a wasteland
LeBron James reveals answer to ‘The Second Decision’ — and it’s not retirement
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James whipped social media into a mild frenzy on Monday when he teased an announcement on Tuesday with the caption, “The decision of all decisions.”Amid speculation that James could be announcing his retirement or revealing his plans for his future in basketball, the decision was unveiled Tuesday morning — and it is that James will be selling a “limited edition” collaboration with Hennessy beginning in October.