Hallie Jackson NOW - Sept. 1 | NBC News NOW

Travel & Weather - Labor Day holiday travel sees 17 million people screened by TSA, but thousands of flights face cancellations and delays due to storms [1] - High temperatures impact 25 million people in the western US, with heat alerts from Washington State to Southern California [1] - Gas prices are at levels not seen since 2021, potentially contributing to increased travel [1] Politics & Policy - The White House threatens to send federal forces to Chicago amidst protests against President Trump's policies [1] - The Trump administration faces legal pushback against its deportation agenda, with hundreds of Guatemalan children in federal custody [2] - Three world leaders send a message to President Trump, signaling a potential shift in global alliances [2] - President Trump questions the effectiveness of COVID drugs, urging drug companies to justify their success to the CDC and the public [3] - Congress is working on a bipartisan bill to fix the "wounded veterans tax," impacting 50,000 veterans who are losing out on $1,900 a month [5] - The White House is using social media, including TikTok, to promote President Trump's agenda, despite past concerns about the app's security [7] Global Affairs & Health - A 6% magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan has killed nearly a thousand people, with fears of aftershocks [4] - A mosquito-borne virus, Chikungunya, is spreading rapidly in China, with over 10,000 cases in GuangDong province [7] Social Trends - Social media is being used as a platform for people to share and cope with grief, creating online communities for support [9] Crime & Safety - An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in Houston while playing "doorbell ditch," highlighting the dangers of such pranks [7] - Authorities are investigating a possible homicide at the Burning Man Festival in Nevada [6]