NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

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

Trump urges Putin to 'STOP' after deadly Russian strike on Ukraine; More than 90,000 people have paid their respects to Pope Francis; Miami shooting leaves three injured; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Tens of thousands of faithful line up to pay respects to Pope Francis; Harvard President speaks out in exclusive interview, says we “cannot compromise”; Dow surges over 400 points amid new Trump statements on China tariffs; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Remembering Pope Francis; Conclave to find new pope will begin within weeks; Stock market falls as Trump escalates attacks on Fed chair; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Severe storms bring deadly floods, tornadoes across the South; Report: Hegseth discussed attack details in second Signal chat; Tensions escalate after Supreme Court temporary pause; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

Severe weather threatens Easter holiday travel; Putin declares Easter truce with Ukraine; Nationwide protests against Trump's agenda; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

Chilling updates in deadly FSU shooting investigation; New details about senator’s meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia; Inside Iran ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

On this bonus episode of The Drink, Kate Snow sits down with 80s icon and musician Howard Jones. He reflects on his journey to stardom, from working in a Saran Wrap factory, to surviving a near-fatal accident that changed his life. Kate shows him a mixtape that he once appeared on and asks whether he minds being defined by decades-old hits, even as he continues to create new music.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Judge finds “probable cause” Trump administration is in criminal contempt; Dallas school shooting suspect arrested on felony charge; Investigators say arson attack on Gov. Shapiro’s home was politically motivated; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Trump administration freezes more than $2 billion after Harvard rejects demands; A shooting at a Dallas area High School leaves students shaken; Judge demands answers on what Trump admin. has done to return deported man; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Harvard rejects Trump administration demands; Suspect in arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s home denied bail; NTSB searches for clues in two deadly crashes; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Arrest made after arson at PA governor's home; More tariff confusion after Trump officials say exemptions may be temporary; FBI alleges teenager involved in plot to kill Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

White House unveils new exemptions on some Trump tariffs; New audio from deadly helicopter crash investigation; Extreme weather stretches from coast to coast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

Fiery plane crash in South Florida kills all 3 onboard; Investigation underway into fatal Hudson River helicopter crash; Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2025

Six people, including three children, killed in NYC helicopter crash; A closer look at helicopter tourism amid fatal New York City helicopter crash; Plane with at least 6 House members clipped by another jet at Reagan National; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Stocks surge after Trump’s tariff pause; How 125% tariff on Chinese products will affect American shoppers; Dramatic Travel Decline amid global uncertainty; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Stocks down amid countdown to new tariffs; How tariffs could impact price of Nintendo Switch 2 console; Urgent search for survivors after roof collapse in the Dominican Republic; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Mixed day on Wall Street amid tariff turmoil; Business leaders speak out about President Trump’s tariffs; Deadly flash floods impacting multiple states; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Markets brace for Monday open after massive sell-off; RFK Jr. says vaccine is 'most effective way' to fight measles; Dangerous flood emergency unfolds across the South; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

Markets plunge as trade war escalates; Stocking up before tariffs impact prices; South and Midwest brace for more historic rains, flooding; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence; Trump administration cuts 10,000 HHS jobs to downsize bureaucracy; Businesses brace for new tariffs as Trump is set to unveil details; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

At least 9 tornadoes confirmed in 7 states; Trump expected to announce new sweeping tariffs on April 2; President Trump on running for a third term: ‘There’s a way you can do it’; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2025

Death toll skyrockets to more than 1,600 after Southeast Asia earthquake; Small plane crashes in Minnesota after close call near Reagan National Airport; Report: Pete Hegseth's wife attended sensitive meetings with foreign leaders; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Hundreds feared dead in catastrophic earthquake; Trump holds call with Canadian PM amid escalating trade war; Wildfires and deadly flash floods batter the South; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Newly revealed texts from group chat about Yemen strikes; Active wildfires burn across Carolinas; DHS secretary visits El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Newly revealed texts from group chat about Yemen strikes; Active wildfires burn across Carolinas; DHS secretary visits El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Democrats grill Trump officials over leaked group chat; Social Security nominee grilled amid concerns over future of benefits; West Virginia bans several artificial food dyes; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

On this episode of “The Drink,” Kate Snow sits down with Melissa Fumero for a candid conversation about the sacrifices her parents made to send her to college, the setbacks that almost ended her career, and how she landed the role that changed everything: Detective Amy Santiago on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” She also discusses her new NBC series, “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.”

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Atlantic editor-in-chief mistakenly placed on Trump officials’ war plans group chat; Legal Showdown over Trump’s Deportation of Alleged Migrant Gang Members; Crews in Carolinas fight multiple wildfires; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

3 killed, 15 injured in mass shooting in New Mexico park; Pope Francis set to be released from hospital; Delays linger after power outage at London’s Heathrow airport; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

Flights resuming at Heathrow after power outage snarled global air travel; Trump denies report that Musk got briefing on China war plans; Columbia concedes to Trump administration demands; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

Trump signs executive order to dismantle Education Department; DOJ charges three for Tesla arson as attacks against the carmaker continue; Judge temporarily blocks deportation of Georgetown University researcher; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Blizzard conditions and string of tornadoes slam Midwest; Trump’s new clashes with federal judges; what the newly released JFK files reveal about assassination; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back on Earth; Thousands of records on JFK assassination expected to be released; Putin agrees to partial ceasefire in call with Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Judge criticizes Trump admin over deportation of migrants the White House says are violent gang members; Deportation case is latest point of tension between Trump administration and courts; Deadly tornado outbreak claims 42 lives; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025