NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (Lester Holt, NBC News)

Harris looks for boost from Beyoncé at Houston campaign event; Trump focuses on migrant crime at campaign event in Texas; Trump, Vance and Harris-Walz campaign targeted by Chinese hacking effort, sources say; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump defends decision to pardon or commute sentences of Jan. 6 defendants; Trump faces fallout over his newly announced immigration policies; Rare and dangerous snowstorm sweeps through the Deep South; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

California battered by torrential rain and flooding; New attacks on Red Sea shipping after U.S. military hits back against Iran-backed militants; Britain's King Charles diagnosed with cancer; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump hits back after historic felony conviction; Trump's lead lawyer says team expected a conviction; Texas Supreme Court rejects legal challenge to state's strict abortion law; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Search for earthquake survivors enters critical phase; 70+ million under threat of severe weather in the South and Eastern U.S.; Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of critical election; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

On the Frontlines of The Fire Fight; Growing anger over government response to wildfires; Meta & Amazon reverse course, roll back diversity programs; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

New Trump tariffs go into effect, rattling global economy; Major nationwide protests erupt against Trump admin.; Millions at risk as dangerous storms hit the South; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New mass protest in Israel over continuing Gaza war; Russian missile attack kills more than 50 in Ukraine; Former aide to NY governor charged for acting as an unregistered agent of China; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Dangerous winter storms impact tens of millions across the U.S. over the weekend; Brutal cold grips Iowa in hours leading up to caucuses; Border Patrol prevented by Texas officials from intervening to help drowning migrants, WH says; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 
 

When new tariffs are going into effect; Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

First close-up look at container ship that crashed into bridge; Former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison; New program tracks endangered whales and warns ships near them; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

LA District Attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers; Luigi Mangione appears in New York court; Trump administration cuts protections for Haitian migrants; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Judge releases filing with new details in Trump election interference case; Israel prepares for response to Iranian missile attack, officials say; Biden, Harris tour storm-ravaged regions in the Southeast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Authorities investigate deadly Virginia house explosion; Kamala Harris discusses death of Alexei Navalny in exclusive interview; Trump promotes sneaker line after ordered to pay more than $350 million in civil fraud trial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Officials are calling the North Carolina flood disaster ‘unprecedented’; Families try to find those unaccounted for following floods in Tennessee; Chemical plant fire forces evacuations near Atlanta; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Crews make some progress in containing massive Los Angeles fires; Frustration grows as families wait to return home; Awaiting special counsel's final report; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Undefeated South Carolina women’s basketball wins NCAA championship; Spectators prepare to make the most of solar eclipse with food, tattoos, even weddings; Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine cover peels off; and more on tonight’s broadcast.
 

Trump administration offers buyouts to all 2 million federal workers; Undocumented migrants in New York arrested in Trump crackdown on illegal immigration; Tuberculosis outbreak reported in Kansas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Suspect in insurance CEO killing will fight extradition from Pennsylvania to New York; new details about Luigi Mangione, suspect in healthcare CEO killing; fire blows up in Southern California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

At least 5 killed, 200 injured after car plows into Christmas market in Germany; Biden signs funding bill after Congress narrowly avoids government shutdown; Winter weather hits coast to coast, threatening holiday travel; and more on tonight’s broadcast

Trump administration's immigration crackdown escalates; In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, Trump suggests that FEMA should be overhauled or shut down; As bird flu expands, concern grows over communications blackout by federal health agencies; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Vatican releases new details about remembrance for Pope Francis; American cardinal temporarily leading the Vatican; Sources: Military information Hegseth shared came from secure messages; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Outside of singing, Jewel is on a mission “helping people want to live.” She tells NBC News’ Kate Snow about the Not Alone Challenge, a mental health campaign that reminds people they are not alone during the holidays. 

"Rust" armorer guilty of involuntary manslaughter; Haley drops out of presidential race without endorsing Trump; Alabama legislature passes bill to protect IVF providers; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The special counsel who investigated President Biden’s handling of classified documents testifies on Capitol Hill, a house explosion kills two people in Pennsylvania, a whistleblower who raised safety concerns about Boeing is found dead, and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Walz set for major moment at Democratic Convention; Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia; One-on-one with Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

NBC News’ Antonia Hylton meets Christina Abraham in the months surrounding her 21st birthday as she ages out of the foster care system and needs to find her own place to live in New York City.

More protests and crackdowns on campuses nationwide; Arizona Senate votes to repeal restrictive abortion ban; Deadly, destructive tornado rips through Kansas town; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump's attorney general; Trump's defense secretary pick faces new headwind, meets with senators; Tens of millions in the path of storms from coast to coast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Team USA sweeps more medals in gymnastics, swimming, track and more; Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik’s rise to Olympic fame; Vice President Harris nears decision on running mate; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Sixth grader killed, five others injured at school shooting in Perry, Iowa; U.S. airstrike kills leader of Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad; Newly unsealed documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s relationships with powerful people; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hamas returns four hostages killed in captivity, including Bibas brothers; Zelenskyy meets with Trump envoy in Ukraine as questions swirl about US support; Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Jury deliberates charges against former President Trump in hush money case; Alito declines to recess himself in cases involving Trump and Jan. 6; China to send two new pandas to National Zoo; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Millions of Americans are facing the hottest week of the year with temperatures into the 100s, a wave of mass shootings has killed at least five people and injured dozens more, President Biden will take executive action to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Amber Ruffin went from doing local theater in Omaha to hosting “The Amber Ruffin Show” on Peacock. She tells NBC News’ Kate Snow about a special word of encouragement she received, writing for Broadway and dreaming big.

Former President Jimmy Carter dead at 100; President Biden and President-elect Trump react to death of Jimmy Carter; Tornados rip through the South, at least four people killed; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering after arrest; Trump thanks officers, blames Democrats after apparent assassination attempt; Harris blasts Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' during rare interview; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb celebrate extraordinary individuals across sports, entertainment and science, as well as everyday individuals who have made a positive difference in the world around them.  

Nikki Haley says she won’t give up after losing South Carolina GOP primary; Video shows American fighter jets launching from Red Sea on Saturday night; Zelenskyy discusses need for aid from allies as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Growing backlash over Trump and Musk's attempt to reshape government; China retaliates after Trump administration imposes new tariffs; Trump suggests that Palestinians leave Gaza, move to another country; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Deadly storms ravage South, Midwest as millions prepare for severe weather; Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization; Tensions rise in Middle East after U.S. strikes in Yemen; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

With Phantom of the Opera about to close on Broadway after a historic 35-year run, Lester Holt chats with legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber about the musical and his iconic career.

Iran launches major ballistic missile attack on Israel; Israel likely to retaliate after Iranian attack; Drinking water crisis in North Carolina, days after flooding disaster; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

State of the Union address is high-stakes moment for Biden; Inside mission to airdrop desperately needed aid into Gaza; Sailor becomes first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

On the hunt for mystery drones; CEO murder suspect gets a new, high-profile lawyer; President-elect Trump attends Army-Navy game with political allies; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment; Harris hits battleground states after closing argument speech; Trump campaign claims voter fraud in Pennsylvania, despite evidence to the contrary; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hurricane Beryl smashes across Jamaica; White House insists Biden will stay in presidential race; Decaying old piano redefines how we think about music and art; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Pope Francis released from hospital after 5-week stay; Dangerous wildfires burn across several states; Schumer faces growing pressure as Democrats chart path to take on Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Part of Alaska Airlines plane that blew out mid-flight found; Biden has ‘complete confidence’ in Defense Secretary despite secret hospitalization; GOP candidates targeting Trump as Iowa caucuses near; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Passengers describe terrifying experience after piece of Alaska Airlines plane detached midair; Heavy snow blankets parts of the Northeast, causing power outages and dangerous road conditions; Fallout grows over defense secretary’s secret hospitalization; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

As the manhunt continues, new images released of a person of interest in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO; Earthquake rattles coast of California and triggers brief tsunami warning; More heavy snow and high winds in Great Lakes and Midwest; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Haley says she won't drop out even if she loses N.H. primary; Young Democratic primary voters voice reason for Biden campaign concern; 24 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest day in the war against Hamas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Houston Police respond to shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church; Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized for bladder issue symptoms; Trump’s remarks on NATO allies spark backlash; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

At least 95 dead in Iran after explosions during memorial ceremony for Qassem Soleimani; In-depth look at the front lines of the southern border crisis; Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado’s ruling banning him on 2024 ballot; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' heated testimony over romantic relationship; Former President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss criminal charges denied; Two teens in custody after deadly Kansas City Super Bowl rally shooting; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Jacob Soboroff hosts an NBC News NOW special exploring the resurgence of hate against Jews in America and what’s being done to combat extremism.

67 presumed dead in collision of regional jet and Black Hawk helicopter; Crash victims included some of the most promising young figure skaters; Army says helicopter crew in D.C. crash was 'very experienced'; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Princess of Wales announces cancer diagnosis; Gunmen attack concert hall near Moscow, killing dozens; Public library launches 'March Meow'ness'; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Markets crater in response to President Trump’s tariffs; Impact of tariffs on prices of imports from top brands; Deadly storms cause widespread damage across South and Midwest; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

At least a dozen injured in Pennsylvania explosion; Winter storms batter the Northeast and Midwest; President Trump gives interview ahead of the Super Bowl; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tropical Storm Debby set to slam Florida; Harris meeting with Walz, Shapiro, and Kelly as she closes in on VP pick; Team USA celebrates victories in track, swimming and cycling today; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Two planes collide in deadly crash on runway in Japan; Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation; Top Hamas leader killed in Beirut strike; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Harris slams Trump comments that Cheney would not be a 'war hawk' if she were sent to frontlines; Trump courts Arab American vote as Harris blasts RFK Jr.; Violent Halloween night leaves multiple people dead; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iowa caucusgoers kick off 2024 presidential campaign; State of emergency as U.S. faces arctic blast; Search continues for Navy SEALs missing in Gulf of Aden; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Gov. Tim Walz holds first solo campaign event as Harris' running mate; Israel braces for Iranian attack as negotiators push for Gaza ceasefire; Missouri, Arizona become latest states to add abortion ballot measures; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

2 police officers, 1 paramedic killed in MN while responding to domestic abuse report; Tens of millions under flood alerts on West Coast; Nikki Haley ramps up attacks on Trump over Russia ahead of South Carolina GOP primary; and more on tonight’s broadcast.
 

Trump to make high-stakes address marking six weeks in office; Market turmoil and business warnings as new tariffs begin; Trump voters weigh in on the president’s first six weeks; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New video appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016, deadly storms killed several people in Texas and knocked out power to thousands, Israel says it has recovered the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas, and more in tonight’s broadcast.

An urgent manhunt is underway in Birmingham, Alabama after gunman killed 4 people; Americans warned to leave Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah ramp up deadly attacks on each other; A new NBC News poll shows Vice President Harris ahead of Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies in Argentina; Harris interviewed by Fox News in pitch to anti-Trump Republicans; Elon Musk makes big push to get Trump elected again; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Stormy Daniels testifies in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial; several states in the Midwest U.S. are under a tornado watch; Israeli forces have entered Rafah and seized a border crossing; and more in tonight’s broadcast.

Wave of new mystery drone sightings in several states as officials call for answers; New details of how authorities found CEO murder suspect; Fellow prisoner reported seeing American Austin Tice in Syria; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump officially becomes Republican nominee for president; Exclusive: Biden on his conversation with Trump and heated campaign rhetoric; Judge throws out classified documents case against Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Prosecution, defense paint competing visions of Trump as trial begins; Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale; Senate poised to vote on new aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Brush fires erupt in New York due to strong winds; Manhunt for 3 suspects after mass shooting at Toronto pub; CDC to research potential links between vaccines and autism; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

From campaign to courtroom: Trump testifies in defamation damages trial; U.S. economy shows more robust growth as recession fears ease; Testimony begins in trial of mother charged in school shooting committed by son; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tens of millions under severe weather threats; World Central Kitchen suspends Gaza relief after apparent Israeli airstrike kills 7 workers; Navy releases underwater images of Baltimore bridge collapse; and more on tonight’s broadcast.
 

Trump names more key members of his inner circle; Building explosion injures at least 11 in Louisville, Ky.; High winds make fighting Northeast fires more challenging; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement; Justice Department fires federal prosecutors who worked on Trump prosecutions; After California's wildfires, mounting concerns about rebuilding; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Louisiana grapples with power outages and flooding as Hurricane Francine heads inland; State of emergency expands as western fires spread; SpaceX crew performs historic spacewalk; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Harris responds to new polling that shows Trump ahead among male voters; All-out battle for critical Michigan voters; New details of Israeli operation that killed Hamas leader; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

State of emergency in Alaska after deadly landslide; Trump and Harris campaigns disagree over September debate rules; Special counsel asks appeals court to reinstate Trump documents case; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

A man sets himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Trump's trial is held, Israel launches strikes in Iran, Iran's foreign minister sits down for an interview with NBC's Tom Llamas, and more on tonight's broadcast.

Katie Ledecky wins 1,500-meter freestyle and 8th gold medal; Supporters of Hamas and Hezbollah call for revenge after killings of leaders; Wildfires explode in Colorado, killing at least one person and forcing evacuations; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump's proposal to take over Gaza draws strong backlash; USAID employees to be placed on leave, CIA workers offered buyouts in government shakeup; Federal workers face difficult days as Trump reshapes government; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Harris makes final blitz through battleground Pennsylvania; Trump makes final pitches in crucial Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Michigan; More than 75 million cast ballots ahead of Election Day; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

30 million across East Coast preparing for winter storm; Supreme Court will hear Trump appeal over Colorado ballot ban; Deadly tour bus crash in upstate New York; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Deadly campus shooting at Florida State University; Trump says Federal Reserve chair’s termination "cannot come soon enough"; Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing delayed and more on tonight’s broadcast.

'Strong person of interest' arrested in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO; After Assad is driven out of Syria, celebrations and searches for the missing; Daniel Penny acquitted in subway chokehold death; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Witnesses recount the moment gunman fired toward Trump; New details on shooter behind Trump attempted assassination; Victims of attempted assassination at Trump rally identified; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Man booked on suspicion of firearms charges near Trump rally; Harris, Trump deadlocked in new NBC News national poll; Biden tours storm-ravaged Florida after Hurricane Milton; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot leave former President Trump off the primary ballot, another storm is hitting the West Coast after a blizzard dropped seven feet of snow, and an Air National Guardsman has pleaded guilty to leaking Pentagon secrets on a chat forum.

Close call at Chicago’s Midway International Airport after a string of recent mishaps and disasters; Trump responds to confusion over Musk directives to federal bureaucracy; federal government workers in limbo over DOGE cuts; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

George Clooney pressures President Biden to drop out of the presidential race, remnants of Hurricane Beryl cause damage in the Northeast, opening statements are underway in Alec Baldwin's "Rust" trial, and more in tonight's broadcast.

New fallout after Biden pardons son Hunter Biden; Millions in Northeast and Midwest dig out from huge snowstorm; Cost of childbirth leaves many families in debt, even if they have insurance; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump defense secretary pick facing questions about paying woman who accused him of sexual assault; President Biden to let Ukraine use long-range missiles to hit inside Russia; At least four people were injured when small plane crashed into Los Angeles area parking lot; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The objective of Bill Nye’s popular children’s show was to “change the world.” He tells NBC News’ Kate Snow how life after his science show includes public speaking engagements and leading the Planetary Society.

Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss charges in federal documents case; Severe weather brings tornadoes, hail and heavy snow; Schumer says Israel's Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace; and more on tonight’s broadcast.