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Top congressional leaders from both parties are scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House tomorrow.

They have until Tuesday night to reach an agreement to avoid a partial government shutdown.

Empirus Mara Lyasson has more.

Well, the top leaders of Congress are going to the White House tomorrow.

The big four congressional leaders, Senate Majority Leader Thune,

Senate Minority Leader Schumer, House Speaker Johnson, and House Minority Leader Jeffries, they're all going to be talking about a shutdown, but they don't have a lot of time.

There's a September 30th deadline to approve legislation or face a partial government shutdown.

Democrats say they won't vote for a funding bill unless Obamacare subsidies, which allow millions of people to buy health insurance, are extended.

Impires Mara Eliason reporting.

President Trump says he will attend an unusual meeting of top military officers at a base in Northern Virginia Tuesday.

Trump confirmed his attendance in an interview with NBC News.

But it's not clear if he plans to give a formal address to the hundreds of officers called to the U.S.

from around the globe.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who summoned the military brass, has released few details about the meeting.

Missouri has joined Texas in redrawing its congressional maps to protect the Republican majority in the midterm elections.

As St.

Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippman reports, Republican Governor Mike Kehoe signed the bill today.

The new map breaks up the Kansas City Area District of Democrat Emmanuel Cleaver into three.

That could give the GOP a chance to win seven of Missouri's eight seats, up from the six it currently holds.

The bill signing was close to the media.

The map already faces multiple legal challenges, and there is a possibility it never takes effect.

Opponents are already gathering signatures to force a statewide vote.

If they are successful, voters would have to approve the new districts.

For NPR News, I'm Rachel Lippman in St.

Louis.

In North Carolina, at least three people are dead, five injured after a shooting in the small beach community of Southport last night.

Nikolai Mather from member station WHQR has more.

Authorities say the shooter approached the American Fish Company, a waterfront restaurant and bar, via boat and opened fire on the crowd.

They later arrested a man who's been identified as Nigel Max Edge at a public boat ramp in nearby Oak Island.

Edge allegedly told authorities he was a combat veteran injured in the line of duty and had PTSD.

Brunswick County District Attorney John David said the mass shooting has rocked the community.

I'll tell you that violent crime is virtually non-existent in the city of Southport.

This is an idyllic waterfront community that really enjoys a reputation for being being a very peaceful and tranquil place.

David also said that his office may seek the death penalty against Edge, who is due to appear in court tomorrow.

For NPR News, I'm Nikolai Mather in Southport.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's abandoning his reelection campaign for a second term, blaming media speculation about his chances for success and also a decision by the city's campaign finance board denying him public matching funds for his decision.

That leaves Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, Independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Silwa left in the running.

The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died last night.

As leader of the church's 17 million followers worldwide, he expanded the number of temples and refocused its emphasis on Christ.

Sierra Hewlett from member station KUER has more.

Russell M.

Nelson was considered a prophet who guided the direction of the faith and provided spiritual messages with inspiration from God.

At 101, he was the oldest leader of what is commonly called the Mormon Church.

During his tenure, the church implemented sweeping changes to make temple ceremonies more inclusive.

In his last speech in April, he called for people to be kinder to each other.

The present hostility in public dialogue and on social media is alarming.

Hateful words are deadly weapons.

Contention prevents the Holy Ghost from being our constant companion.

Church succession for profits is based on seniority.

Next in line is 93-year-old Apostle Dallin H.

Oaks.

For NPR News, I'm Siara Hewlett.

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