NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025 A looming partial government shutdown could disrupt federal services and workers, as lawmakers grapple with Senate dynamics. Pete Hegseth's speech to military leaders sparks discussions on controversial fitness rule changes. In South Carolina, a deputy faces suspension after threatening teens in a viral video. Diddy’s sentencing debate unfolds with prosecutors pushing for 11 years versus the defense’s 14-month request. Meanwhile, President Trump proposes a bold Gaza peace plan and announces a drug pricing deal with Pfizer, promising significant discounts.
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Shutdown Risks And Service Strain
- A partial federal government shutdown was looming with a midnight deadline and 750,000 workers at risk of furlough.
- Essential services continue but many employees would work without pay, creating operational and morale strains.
Senate Gridlock Puts Pressure On Both Parties
- Senate votes failed to reach the 60-vote threshold, making a shutdown increasingly likely and putting the onus on Democrats if they vote it down.
- Republicans argued the shutdown could be avoided while Democrats sought to reverse GOP Medicaid changes.
Homes Swept Away In Outer Banks
- Powerful waves from Hurricane Humberto caused multiple homes in Cape Hatteras to collapse into the surf, in one event five houses were lost within 45 minutes.
- The Outer Banks face ongoing erosion and rising storm threats due to sea-level rise and warmer oceans.