NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Prosecutors say suspect targeted 4 Minnesota lawmakers during shooting spree; Millions under flood alerts after rain devastates West Virginia; Trump: Iran is ‘not winning this war’; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Iran fires wave of missiles at Israel in retaliatory strikes; Sole survivor of Air India plane crash describes exiting plane; Trump military parade will feature 7,000 soldiers and more than 60 aircraft; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

241 killed, one survivor in Air India plane crash; Senator forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Noem’s press conference; San Antonio slammed with deadly storms; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

In this bonus episode of The Drink, Kate Snow sits down with Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history. Shiffrin reflects on the defining moments of her career so far — from the thrill of 101 World Cup wins, to the heartbreak of Olympic disappointment. She also opens up about her recent PTSD diagnosis, and how she hopes to bring greater attention to mental health among athletes. Tune in to watch the Winter Olympics in February 2026 on NBC & Peacock.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Anti-ICE protests growing across the country; ICE’s immigration enforcement operations ramp up nationwide; Musk apologizes to Trump after launching personal attacks; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

California governor files lawsuit as Trump defends military deployments to LA; One-on-one with Trump’s border czar; Deadly shooting at high school in Austria; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Massive new protests against ICE immigration operations in Los Angeles; Trump suggests he would support arresting Newsom over immigration enforcement; Accused suspect in custody after deadly Las Vegas Strip shooting; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

National Guard amid L.A. protests; Multiple people injured after skydiving plane crash in Tennessee; At least 2 people killed as storms push through South; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Tensions grow in L.A. amid protests over immigration operations; Trump: Elon Musk will face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates; Tens of millions of people at risk for severe weather; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia charged with human smuggling; Possible mass shooting thwarted at Michigan high school graduation; Trump on Musk: ‘I’m not thinking about Elon’; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2025

Public feud between Trump and Musk erupts; Trump orders inquiry into Biden’s use of autopen; Diddy’s ex-girlfriend testifies about sex and drug use; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Flash flood and tornado warnings in St. Louis region; Musk on Trump’s spending plan: ‘Kill the bill’; Judge temporarily blocks deportation of Boulder suspect’s family; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Urgent water rescues amid severe storm threat in the Midwest; Boulder attack suspect’s wife and kids taken into ICE custody; Explosive new testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

12 injured by man with Molotov cocktails and makeshift flamethrower at pro-Israel rally; Former assistant to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs cross-examined for second day; Covert Ukrainian drone operation strikes dozens of Russian jets; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Canadian wildfire smoke threatens air quality across Midwest; Trump announces 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports; 500,000 immigrants at risk for deportation after Supreme Court ruling; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

Deadly storms impact the Southern U.S.; Elon Musk departs his role in DOGE; Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former personal assistant cross-examined; Lester Holt signs off after 10 years on Nightly News; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

Appeals court reinstates Trump’s tariffs; Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s foreign students; Former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testifies he repeatedly sexually assaulted her; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Trump defends massive tax-cut and spending bill after Musk’s criticism; Israel: Hamas leader killed during military operation in Gaza; Convicted murderer and ex-police chief remains on the run three days after prison escape; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Urgent manhunts for escaped prisoners underway in several states; Secretary Kennedy announces the CDC is changing COVID vaccine recommendations; Documents: Trump administration to stop student visa interviews; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Car collides with pedestrians celebrating in Liverpool; Severe weather threatens 12 million during Memorial Day travel; Trump marks Memorial Day and lashes out at Harvard; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

American charged with plotting to bomb U.S. Embassy office in Israel; 1 hospitalized after fuel tanker crash on Florida highway; Severe weather threatens Memorial Day travel rush; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2025

Charges accuse suspect of torturing Italian citizen for weeks in N.Y.C. townhouse; Severe weather threatens record holiday travel rush; Escaped inmate recaptured as search for New Orleans inmates ramps up ; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2025

Trump threatens new tariffs on iPhones; Record number of travelers expected this holiday weekend; Judge blocks Trump administration from banning international students at Harvard; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2025

Two Israeli embassy staff members killed in shooting outside D.C. museum; Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Trump’s Oval Office clash with South African president; Multiple tornadoes slam Midwest and South; Two women arrested for allegedly assisting escaped New Orleans inmates; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Worker at New Orleans jail arrested in connection with inmate escape; 37 million at risk from new severe storms; Mother of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former girlfriend Cassie Ventura testifies; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Urgent manhunt for Louisiana escaped inmates; Devastating tornado hits St. Louis; Commuter chaos as NJ Transit engineers go on strike; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer; 2 dead, more than a dozen injured after Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge; FBI calls California fertility clinic bombing an ‘act of terrorism’; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2025

Urgent manhunt for Louisiana escaped inmates; Devastating tornado hits St. Louis; Commuter chaos as NJ Transit engineers go on strike; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

In this bonus episode of The Drink, Kate Snow sits down with Oscar-winning actor Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who is celebrated for her standout performance in “The Holdovers.” Randolph opens up about her unexpected path to acting — how she once aspired to be an opera singer, only to be steered in a different direction after a surprising setback. She reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her career, from her Broadway breakthrough to the exciting new projects she’s taking on today.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Justices hear arguments in birthright citizenship case; Cassie Ventura cross-examined in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial; Air traffic control outage in critical Denver airport hub; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Cassie Ventura testifies about physical abuse and rape at Diddy trial; Trump in Qatar on high-stakes Mideast trip; Dangerous early heat wave scorches Texas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura gives bombshell testimony; Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life with parole; Trump kicks off high-stakes mideast trip in Saudi Arabia; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Stocks surge after U.S. and China announce pause on most tariffs; Lester Holt speaks with Pope Leo; U.S. hostage Edan Alexander released; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza; New air traffic control outages in Newark and Atlanta; New questions on White House's deal with China; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV makes surprise appearances on Saturday; 4.1 earthquake rocks southern states; U.S. China negotiators meet in Switzerland for trade talks; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

American cardinals reveal what led to the election of Pope Leo XIV; Tracing Pope Leo XIV’s roots in South America; Another radar outage for Newark Air Traffic Controllers; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2025

Leo XIV elected as first American pope; U.S. and U.K. announce new trade agreement; New air traffic control overhaul plans detailed; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Black smoke signals no new pope chosen on first day of conclave; Three ex-Memphis police officers found not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols; New protests break out at Columbia University; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Source: Newark ATC communications blackout happened twice before; President Trump meets Canada’s new leader amid trade war; Lawsuit seeking $50 million accuses Smokey Robinson of rape; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Trump launches incentives for migrants in the U.S. illegally to ‘self deport’; Search underway after suspected smuggling boat capsizes near San Diego; Dave Portnoy speaks out after antisemitic incident at Barstool bar; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Exclusive: Trump defends second term agenda in new interview; Warren Buffett sounds alarm on trade war; Air traffic controller shortage leads to delays at major travel hub; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

Nearby military chopper causes planes to abort landings at Reagan Airport; Strong jobs report amid tariff uncertainty; TEMU halting shipments from China to U.S. customers; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

Trump removes Waltz as national security advisor in first major shake-up; Massive delays at one of the busiest airports in the U.S.; Businesses small and large warn about impacts of trade war; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Trump blames Biden for 0.3% decline in GDP;U.S. ports bracing for big drop in shipping; Judge orders release of Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Trump marks 100 days of second term at Michigan rally; Trump announces changes to auto tariffs; Severe weather wreaks havoc in southern Missouri; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Trump administration touts border security as 100-day mark nears; Inside El Salvador prison holding deported migrant; Millions without power following European blackout; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Multiple fatalities after car drives into crowd at festival; Millions in the path of severe weather; NBC News Stay Tuned Poll: 45% approve of Trump's job performance; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Pope Francis laid to rest in historic funeral ceremony; Faithful line Rome streets to pay tribute to Pope Francis; Trump and Zelenskyy speak at Pope Francis' funeral; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

Judge accused of obstructing arrest of undocumented migrant; 250,000 people pay respects to Pope Francis over 3 days; Car bomb explosion kills top Russian military commander; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025