The so-called "sequester," which consists of $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts, is set to kick in March 1. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. (TODAY)
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As 2013 nears, Congress runs out of time to negotiate a deal to avoid going over the so-called fiscal cliff. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports. (Nightly News)
Before leaving for vacation in Hawaii, President Obama said he expects to sign legislation "before January 1," but Democrats and Republicans seem to have reached an impasse. NBC's Kristen Welker reports and CNBC's John Harwood offers analysis on the fiscal cliff crisis. (TODAY)
President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner had been working toward a large deficit deal, but talks have been put on hold as politicians break for the holiday. Obama said he is still hopeful a deal can be reached in time. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. (TODAY)
Republican leaders are looking at the White House's latest fiscal cliff proposal, which includes a $2.4 trillion dollar deficit reduction package and tax hikes on incomes over $400,000, marking the first time the Obama administration has changed its stance on tax rates. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (TODAY)
Fantasy Fix: Erik Kuselias and Kay Adams break down whom you should target as the fantasy trade deadline approaches. Will Andrew Luck repeat his record-breaking performance? Is it time to give up on Carson Palmer? (NBC Sports)
PFT Live: Mike Florio wonders which teams will be buyers and which team will be sellers as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Will the Vikings look to acquire another threat for Christian Ponder to go along side Percy Harvin? (NBC Sports)
As American troops draw out of Afghanistan, officials say the removal plan is on track but that time is precious and the Taliban threat is worrisome. NBC's Lester Holt reports. (Nightly News)
NBC's Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd joins Lester Holt with analysis of the debt debate. (Nightly News)
In Washington, NBC's Kelly O'Donnell has been following the latest maneuvering in the debt standoff. (Nightly News)