President Donald Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to abolish the 60-vote filibuster rule in order to reopen the shuttered government without Democratic votes.

Without the enhanced subsidies, this year’s Obamacare open enrollment period is expected to see the largest rise in monthly premiums since the law went into effect.

As the government shutdown drags on, so do woes at airports — this time at Orlando International Airport in Florida.

Noem made the comments amid a firestorm of controversy in the Chicago area, as immigration enforcement operations have devolved into chaotic confrontations with residents and activists.

New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani explains to NBC News’ Allan Smith how he would protect New Yorkers from a potential immigration enforcement action ordered by President Donald Trump.

New images show the swaths of destruction across Jamaica left by Hurricane Melissa, from roofs completely ripped off homes to entire towns flooded. The storm also slammed Cuba which suffered flash flooding and Haiti where the government is reporting more than 20 deaths. NBC’s George Solis reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks where the storm is headed.

The Federal Reserve has approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark rate by a quarter-point. The decision comes amid growing concerns over a recent wave of layoffs by major U.S. companies and the economic fallout of the government shutdown. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.

Following his high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi, President Trump told reporters it was “an amazing meeting,” adding that Xi is a “great leader.” Trump said among the topics discussed in the “friendly meeting” were tariffs, fentanyl, rare earth minerals and more.

Large U.S. companies are pointing to AI to justify job cuts. But some experts question whether AI is cover for more traditional business challenges.

Hurricane Melissa, a monster Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic destruction in Jamaica. Homes were torn apart and streets were inundated with water. Some of the hardest hit communities are impossible to reach. The massive storm made a second landfall in Cuba, before taking aim at the Bahamas. NBC News’ George Solis is there.