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Government shutdown live updates; latest on Social Security and national parks

Yes, Social Security payments, including Supplemental Security Income and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue during a government shutdown. Read More

The business-as-usual shutdown: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

'No Kings' protests against Trump happening across the nation today

I’m not a king,” Trump said in a Fox News interview airing early Friday, before he departed for a $1 million-per-plate MAGA Inc. fundraiser at his club. Protests are expected nearby Saturday.Later ... Read More

The House Democrats who were outraised by primary challengers: From the Politics Desk

Fourteen House Democratic incumbents are facing primary challengers who raised at least $100,000 from July through September, with nine also outraised by their primary opponents. The number includes ... Read More

What's the latest on the National Guard in Chicago? About appeals court ruling, deployment

A federal appeals court ruled on the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois. Here's what the court said, and how the ruling will impact troops. Read More

US judge blocks Trump from sending any National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon

Gov. Gavin Newsom previously said he would sue the Trump administration over the deployment of 300 California National Guard personnel to Oregon. Read More

What is the Political Significance of the John Bolton Indictment?

Moderator of Meet the Press Kristin Welker joins TODAY to break down the political significance of the indictment of former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton. She also breaks down what to ... Read More

CBS News poll finds Americans say political violence unacceptable; concerned about more of it in future

Notably, Americans of all political stripes say violence is unacceptable; there's no meaningful difference between views of partisans on this. There are some differences according to age, though, with ... Read More

Fired federal prosecutor tapes a note about duty to the door on his way out

(CNN) — Days after being fired, the top national security prosecutor in Virginia’s eastern district taped a letter outside his former office accusing top Justice Department officials of being “more ... Read More