Never-before-seen video of Alec {NAME} on 'Rust' set

November 16, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER](   THIS IS TODAY November 7, 2023 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY The stopgap spending bill has cleared the Senate and now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for a signature to avert a government shutdown until next year. Plus, new videos show Alec {NAME} on the set of "Rust" in 2021, just days before the deadly shooting that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead.   The Latest   [Senate sends funding bill to Biden, averting a government shutdown.]( The Senate [passed a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening](, averting a government shutdown at the end of the week. Senators voted 87-11, with 10 Republicans and Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado, voting against it. New House Speaker Mike Johnson's bill passed the House of Representatives [in a 336-95 vote Tuesday](. It now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for his expected signature, and if signed, the bill will keep parts of the government, including the Agriculture, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs departments, funded through Jan. 19, and the remaining parts of the government, including the Defense Department, funded through Feb. 2. [Read the latest here](. [New videos show Alec {NAME} on set in the days before the 'Rust' shooting.]( [Never-before-seen videos of Alec {NAME} handling a prop gun]( in the days before his prop gun fired a live round of ammunition on the set of "Rust" in 2021, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza, were obtained by NBC News. [The videos show the actor preparing for scenes](, firing prop guns with blanks and acting in the film. In two of the videos, {NAME} appears to rearrange some of the film's crew members after he expressed concerns for their safety while filming. Prosecutors on Oct. 17 announced their intention to [re-charge {NAME} with involuntary manslaughter](, and attorneys for {NAME} said it was "unfortunate that a terrible tragedy has been turned into this misguided prosecution." [🎄 Cher, Barry Manilow and more will perform at this year's ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ special.]( Kelly Clarkson will literally be "Underneath the Tree" this holiday season. The Grammy winner will host the annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on NBC on Nov. 29, two decades after she first performed at the event. Cher, Barry Manilow, Chloe Bailey, Keke Palmer and more will also be bringing holiday cheer during the two-hour special. [Here's what to know](. [🤖 A princess tent, Magic Mixies and more Amazon gifts for kids — starting at $10.]( Get a jump on holiday shopping for kids before that must-have toy is sold out by checking out this [list of the best finds on Amazon](. Our Shop TODAY team found dozens of toys starting as low as $10, [broken down by age range]( from toddlers through 11-year-olds. Shop for brain-teaser puzzle games, Magic Mixies Pixling dolls, a princess tent and more.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Working your lower abs does more than just give you a flatter stomach, and you don't need any exercise equipment to do it. This [5-minute lower ab workout]( from TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour will not only help you lose your belly fat, it will strengthen your core. Moves like leg lifts and plank-to-downward-dog (above) will work muscles that support your cardio workouts and everyday movements. [See them all here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you If you're going to be inside the house working on holiday projects for an afternoon, these [red wine-braised short ribs]( from chef Melba Wilson are the perfect treat at the end of your chores. Brown the ribs and simmer them with some wine for about 30 minutes, then put them in the oven for about 2½ hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Jordan Casey had all eyes on her as she walked down the aisle on her wedding day, but all ears were on her beloved 90-year-old grandpa, known as Pappy. David Saunders Sr. performed a [stirring rendition Elvis Presley's “Can’t Help Falling in Love”]( that had guests dabbing tears and people on TikTok comparing him to Johnny Cash. "Props to her for walking because I would be crawling on the ground sobbing," one person commented. [See the sweet moment here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump and Anna Kaplan Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](