Israel issues rare warning to Lebanese civilians and Johnson’s new strategy to avoid a public service shutdown: Morning Rundown

House Speaker Mike Johnson strikes deal with Democrats to try to avert shutdown. Israel launches ‘expanded’ strikes across Lebanon. Plus, watch NFL highlights from Week 3.

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House to consider new funding bill as some Republicans fear production shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson reached a deal with the White House and top Democrats that would keep government funding at current levels through Dec. 20.

The House of Representatives plans to vote this week on the three-month stopgap funding bill, as Donald Trump pressures Republicans to shut down the government without policy concessions they have no realistic chance of getting. The deal, which will be voted on this week, leaves out a provision proposed by Trump that would revise the statewide election law to require proof of citizenship to vote.

As the House adjourned for the week Friday, Johnson declined to say whether Trump, whom he has consulted regularly during the funding battle, would agree to propose a funding plan without the citizen vote component, known as the SAVE Act. Trump and Johnson met in Washington on Thursday.

The federal government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1 unless Congress can pass a short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, or CR. President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have both expressed support for CR.

The House of Representatives plans to take up the CR bill by midweek. While it does not include the SAVE Act, the short-term bill contains $231 million in additional funding for the Secret Service following the latest apparent assassination attempt on Trump on September 15. Johnson’s CR bill is expected to pass the House with ease, with the support of a large number of Republicans and Democrats. But there is still a faction of conservatives who swear to vote no.

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Israel orders civilians to evacuate as it launches ‘extensive’ strikes across Lebanon

The Israeli military this morning warned civilians in southern Lebanon to move away from Hezbollah positions as it stepped up attacks on its neighbor.

“Soon, the IDF will launch extensive and precise strikes against terrorist targets widely located throughout Lebanon,” Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said.

This is the first such warning issued by the IDF in Lebanon, an Israeli military official told NBC News, adding that the current campaign involves only airstrikes. The announcement comes amid an escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which reached new heights last week when pagers and walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah operatives were blown up in a stunning Israeli operation.

A rare airstrike killed at least 45 people in a densely populated Beirut suburb on Friday, including senior Hezbollah members and dozens of civilians. The militia responded with its own series of attacks, firing dozens of rockets toward Israel in one of its deepest strikes since the start of the war. Here’s what else you need to know.

At least 4 dead, 17 injured after shooting in Birmingham, Alabama

A manhunt is underway for the “multiple shooters” who killed four people and injured 17 in a “shooting attack on a large group of people” in Birmingham, Alabama. Several people pulled into a vehicle, got out and opened fire before getting back into the vehicle to flee. In total, 21 people were shot dead, police said.

Police said a preliminary investigation suggested the shooters were targeting a single person. The shooting happened outside Hush, a bar in the historic Five Points South nightlife district, according to an NBC affiliate in Birmingham. People were waiting in line to get into the bar when gunfire erupted. It was the second mass shooting in the city this year. In July, four people were killed at a nightclub.

NFL Week 3 Highlights

Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season brought us surprises, injuries and spectacular field goals. Greg Rosenstein, Sports Editor breaks down the best moments of the weekend: breaks down the best moments of the weekend:

🏈 The Chiefs edged the Falcons 22-17 on the road on Sunday Night Football. Atlanta had a chance to take the lead in the final minute, but running back Bijan Robinson was stranded on fourth down. Kansas City took over on downs and ran the clock down. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdowns with an interception in the win.

🩹Los Angeles QB Justin Herbert left the Chargers’ 20-10 loss to the Steelers early Sunday after appearing to re-aggravate high ankle sprain who had kept him out of practice in the days leading up to the game. It’s unclear how long their star signal-caller will be sidelined.

💪 Sam Darnold may be the story of the NFL season so far. The Vikings QB threw four touchdown passes in a blowout win over the Texans on Sunday as Minnesota remained undefeated. His eight touchdowns this season lead the NFL.

🤩 The NFL’s best offensive weapon? It might just be a kicker. The Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey kicked a 65-yard field goal against the Ravens, his 14th straight from beyond 50 yards. The distance was the second-longest in NFL history behind Baltimore’s Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal in 2021.

Politics in brief

 Robinson’s fallout: Four Key Members of Mark Robinson’s Campaign for North Carolina Governor have resigned, as the candidate faces calls from Republicans to do the same, after a CNN report alleged that Robinson made racist comments years ago on a pornographic website.

NBC News Poll: The latest NBC News national poll shows Harris leading Trump 49%-44%, within the margin of error, while Trump holds advantages on the economy, inflation and the border.

Campaigns: Democrats plan to launch new communications campaign calling Donald Trump a “chicken” for saying he would no longer debate Kamala Harris.

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