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In the U.S., national security news can feel far away from daily life. Distant wars, murky conflicts, diplomacy behind closed doors on our new show, Sources and Methods. NPR reporters on the ground bring you stories of real people, helping you understand why distant events matter here at home. Listen to sources and methods on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over its effort to deploy National Guard troops in the state. NPR's Joe Hernandez reports the latest development caps a dizzying weekend of lawsuits and attempts by President Trump to send guard members out to more American cities. The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are asking a judge to stop the Trump administration from federalizing the Illinois National Guard.

They also want the administration barred from sending national guard. members from any other states, including Texas, to Illinois. The administration's decision to federalize the Illinois Guard over the weekend comes after weeks of threats by Trump to send troops into Chicago, which he's characterized as overrun with crime. Local and state leaders say there's no need for the National Guard in Chicago and that Trump is abusing his power. Meanwhile, a federal judge in Oregon over the weekend temporarily blocked the administration from deploying National Guard troops from within the state or outside of it to Portland. Joe Hernandez, NPR News.

Today is day six of the government shut down. Members of the Senate reconvened today to vote on temporarily funding the government. NPRC Peshivaram reports Republicans and Democrats don't appear any closer to breaking their impasse. Republicans are saying that right now the priority is to fund the government. And once that happens, then Congress can turn to these health care tax credits that are about to expire. Though I will say, you know, there's no guarantee that there's enough support to extend those credits. In the meantime, there's this messaging war going on. Republicans are saying that Democrats are holding up the vote on reopening the government.

The White House even has a timer on their website for how long they say Democrats have shut down the government. Democrats on the other side say that Republicans are the ones holding it up because they refuse to negotiate. NPR's Deepa Shiverum reporting. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has taken the final step necessary to implement new guidelines for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and chicken pox. More from NPR's Rob Stein. The COVID vaccines are now subject to what's known as shared decision making. That means for the first time this year, anyone who wants to get vaccinated has to first consult with a doctor, pharmacist, or some other healthcare professional about the risks and

benefits of vaccination. This is an extra step compared with past recommendations. In addition, the CDC now recommends that toddlers receive chickenpox vaccination as a separate shot rather than in combination with measles, mumps, and rebella vaccination. Rob Stein, NPR News. French President Emmanuel Macron has lost a fourth prime minister in just over a year. After less than a month in office, Sebastian Le Corneux has resigned. This comes just one day after naming his government.

The Dow is down 110 points at 46,647. This is NPR News. It's the first day of the U.S. Supreme Court's new term. The calendar is expected to be dominated by President Trump's agenda, as has been the case for much of the summer through emergency requests. Cases include the president's tariffs and his attempt to assert more control over traditionally independent agencies such as the Federal Reserve. The justices are declining to hear an appeal from the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girl, Frank Elaine Maxwell. She is in prison for luring underage girls for sex with Epstein. a convicted sex offender who, authorities say, died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019. Authorities in Tibet say that more than half of about 500 visitors to the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest,

have been rescued after being stranded by Blizzard. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports that there have been unconfirmed reports of casualties. The blizzard struck as tourists are on the move for China's week-long National Day holiday. As snow began to fall over the weekend, climbers started getting off Mount Everest or Chomalangma in Tibetan. Other climbers and tourists were still at base camps on the north and east sides of the mountain. Climers told local media that the snow collapsed their tents, and they made their way down the mountain through three feet of snow. Some suffered hypothermia. Tibet's Dinger County government sent rescue teams with yaks to bring climbers off the mountain

and are in contact with those who were still stranded. Anthony Kuhn, NPR News, Seoul. Looking at Wall Street, we see the NASDAQ has gained 159 points. The SMP is up 24. The Dow is down 120. It's NPR News.