September 29: Biden, Dems facing big pressure. Free coffee available nationwide on National Coffee Day.

J. Scott Wilson

Updated: Sep 29, 2021 / 05:49 AM CDT

Customers across the country can grab a complimentary cup at major coffee chains on Sept. 29. (Getty Images)

☀ Good morning! It’s Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Big pressure on Biden, Dems to trim $3.5T federal overhaul

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., center, flanked by Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, hoists a copy of the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better” package as they speak to reporters after a Republican policy meeting, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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3. 2020 saw the most murders ever recorded: What can we do about it?

People across America are responding to a record number of violent crimes, especially murders. (Getty Images)

4. Government shutdown looms as Congress battles over debt ceiling

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, left, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., update reporters on Democratic efforts to pass President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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National Coffee Day: Get free coffee at Dunkin’, Starbucks, Panera and more

Who doesn’t want free coffee? It’s National Coffee Day, and there are free cups of java all over the place.

Customers across the country can grab a complimentary cup at major coffee chains on Sept. 29. (Getty Images)

📅 What we’re watching

🔴 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before Congress over Afghanistan.

🔴 Court hearing held in Britney Spears’ bid to amend conspiracy.

🔴 Artists work free on unleased floors of 3 World Trade Center.

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