Meet the Press NOW – Oct. 2

International Relations & Security - A deadly terror attack occurred at a synagogue in Manchester, England on Yom Kippur, resulting in two deaths and four hospitalizations [2][3] - UK officials declared the synagogue attack an act of terrorism and pledged to combat rising anti-semitism [3][4][5] - Increased security measures were implemented at synagogues across the United States following the attack [16] - Israeli forces intercepted an aid flotilla headed for Gaza, detaining hundreds of activists [80][85] - Hamas is considering President Trump's 20-point peace proposal, with mixed messages from officials [80][82] US Domestic Politics & Government Shutdown - The US government shutdown entered its second day, with potential mass layoffs of federal workers [2][19] - The White House and Republicans are blaming Democrats for the shutdown, while Democrats accuse Republicans of governing by chaos [20][23] - A Washington Post poll indicated that 47% of Americans blame President Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, compared to 30% who blame Democrats [23] - President Trump is considering cutting projects favored by Democrats and targeting Democrat agencies during the shutdown [19][24] - The White House is facing legal questions regarding the legality of firing federal workers and blaming Democrats on government websites [24] New York City Mayoral Race - Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate for New York City Mayor, stated the election is a stark choice between himself and Mr Mumani [1][29] - Cuomo welcomes an endorsement from Mayor Eric Adams but would not accept an endorsement from President Trump [29] - Cuomo criticized Mr Mumani's policies, including defunding the police and raising taxes, while advocating for adding police and cutting taxes [29] - Cuomo believes the Trump administration is using the government shutdown to pressure Democratic states, including cutting funding to New York [30] - Cuomo defended his record as governor, stating he passed more bills with more funding for affordable housing than any other governor in New York's history [32]