politics September 18, 2023 6:00 pm Political analysis: Clock ticking to avoid government shutdown NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Political Analyst Larry Gerston about the spending bill and possible government shutdown. US & World Videos 3:05 By the numbers: Trump leads Biden in most swing states 4:22 The sleeper issue for 2024 2:10 Newsom announces state budget deficit 2:00 UN votes to reconsider Palestinian statehood as Israel prepares offensive in Rafah 1:51 As Biden attends Bay Area fundraisers, protesters gather in Portola Valley