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.
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Treasury Dept. says inflation is running ‘above target’ as Trump insists there is ‘no inflation’
The Treasury Department says inflation “remained above the target of 2 percent” even as President Trump insists there is “no inflation.”
Kornacki: NBC News poll shows Democrats ‘opening up a lead’ over Republicans on generic ballot
NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to analyze the latest NBC News poll. NBC News Correspondent Julie Tsirkin reports from New Jersey on the state’s gubernatorial race.
What to watch in Tuesday’s big elections
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 to stay on as a host of ‘The Daily Show’ through December 2026
Jon Stewart will continue hosting “The Daily Show” on Mondays through December 2026, keeping him in the anchor chair for the midterm congressional elections.
Trump says he knows ‘nothing’ about the crypto billionaire he pardoned
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.
Flight delays pile up as government shutdown enters second 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
November 2025 Freebies: Veterans Deals, National Parks, More
NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share how to get free food and activities in the month of November. Deals include Veterans Day freebies with proof of service, National Park access, Thanksgiving turkeys and more.
How to Shop Like a Pro This Holiday and Get the Best Deals
People are already decorating and starting to enjoy holiday music and some major retailers are rolling out early Black Friday bargains. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with a roadmap to shop like a pro this holiday season including where to find early deals, when to start buying and how to sniff out scams online
With Trump’s focus elsewhere, the economy shows signs of trouble
For Hannah Szretter, the government shutdown is more than just a political fight