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White House Threatens Layoffs If Government Shuts Down

In a last-ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump is set to meet with Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress and help negotiate a spending deal. The White House is raising the stakes, issuing guidance to federal agencies that the administration will immediately begin mass layoffs if the government shuts down. Democrats believe it is nothing more than an intimidation tactic. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Trump’s current path will ‘set fire’ to the Middle East: Full interview

In a wide-ranging interview with NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas, the Iranian president responds to reports of construction at a new nuclear facility and telling Tom Llamas that nuclear inspectors are welcomed to visit his country. The interview was conducted with a government interpreter translating in real time, and NBC News reviewed the translation independently.

Iranian president responds to reports of construction at nuclear facility

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to new reports of construction at another nuclear facility near the Natanz site struck by American forces in June. Pezeshkian told Tom Llamas Iran has reached an agreement with the IAEA to inspect sites on the ground, and said it would be better for inspectors to see the site in person than rely on satellite photography. The interview was conducted with a government interpreter translating in real time, and NBC News reviewed the translation independe