Following the Fed's decision to cut interest rates for the second time this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged economic damage wrought by the government shutdown — but downplayed its enduring impact. Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/JZsjcG | ABC News

The relief effort is well underway in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. ABC News' Ike Ejiochi reports from Kingston. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/V5-0Md | ABC News

"This is Jamaica. We look after each other." ABC News' Ike Ejiochi reports from Kingston, Jamaica, as the island braces for Hurricane Melissa. Follow live updates: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/VRgF9Y | ABC News

Gov. Gavin Newsom tells ABC News’ Jon Karl that Democrats must recognize what he calls a “revolution” reshaping the country. Newsom says President Trump is “attacking every single institution of independent thinking” and warns his party is “playing by the old set of rules.” Watch the full conversation TONIGHT at 8:30pm ET on ABC News Live and stream on Disney and Hulu. | ABC News

Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to comparisons to "American Psycho" character Patrick Bateman: "I'm glad I still have some humor left.” Watch his full conversation with ABC News' Jon Karl NOW on ABC News Live and stream on Disney Plus and Hulu. | ABC News

SNAP benefits will run out of money this weekend, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ABC News' Jay O'Brien explains how we got here. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/1K8EeE | ABC News