Reps. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the government shutdown, as the White House threatens mass layoffs of federal workers. Steve Kornacki explains how New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli’s political strategy differs from President Trump’s 2024 campaign in the Garden State. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung reports on the White House’s decision to delay new tariffs on pharmaceutical products that were set to take effect today.

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The U.S. inches closer to a government shutdown with lawmakers deadlocked over funding. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) discusses what's at stake for federal workers in his district. Virginia Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears (R) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the race for governor and how a government shutdown could impact federal workers in Virginia.

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Congressional leaders meet with President Trump at the White House ahead of a possible government shutdown. Former Middle East Envoy Dennis Ross reacts to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House and President Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how a government shutdown and potential mass layoffs could affect constituents in his district.

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Hey Meet the Press fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Last Appeal an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester Holt.

In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. This series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death?

Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, October 6. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or DatelinePremium.com.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) weigh in as the U.S. barrels toward a potential government shutdown. Fmr. Sec. Jeh Johnson, Peggy Noonan and David Remnick join the roundtable.

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Former assistant U.S. Attorney Greg Rosen analyzes the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey in connection to congressional testimony he gave in September 2020. Former Representative Colin Allred (D-Texas) reacts to the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas and discusses his Senate bid. NBC News Correspondent Steven Romo delves into why some lawmakers are attempting to make it more difficult for citizens to initiate ballot measures.

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Law enforcement officials in Texas are calling the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Texas an act of “targeted violence.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) appears on Meet the Press NOW to discuss what he sees as challenges to free speech after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension. Finnish President Alexander Stubb discusses President Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

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