An amazing principal inspiring america. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt reporting tonight from washington. Good evening. Just over five weeks after decrying what he called american carnage during his inauguration address, President Trump returns to capitol hill for a primetime speech before a joint session of congress where hes planned to deliver a speech of unity. The president is expected to strike some familiar themes on jobs, obamacare and protecting the country from terrorism. But late today, the president dropped this surprise. Hes thinking about issuing a call for an immigration bill during his remarks tonight. Is he open to compromise on the issue . Our coverage starts with nbcs hallie jackson. Hallie, good evening. Reporter good evening, lester. This was the president s signature issue as a candidate. And now President Trump signaling he may be more open to negotiation than he was its something that could earn him new allies and maybe new enemies on capitol hill as the president leaves for the last minute whether he will call for the compromise. Tonight, reality showstyle suspense as the president hints he may call on congress to work on an Immigration Reform bill. The time, right for one if both sides are willing to compromise. In what would be a dramatic reversal, he said he is open to legal status for undocumented immigrants who have not committed serious crimes. Thats not what the president proposed before. People will know that you cant just smuggle in, honker down and wait to be legalized. Reporter hes been clear about needing to fix a broken system which some lawmakers tried to do almost four years ago in a bipartisan comprehensive bill. The president slammed repeatedly on the campaign trail. Now his shift could win over republicans initially alarmed at the tough talk. Former president george w. Bush weighing in on what he thinks would be realistic in an interview to air on sunday today. Do you think its practical to go in and deport millions and millions of people who are here legally . I dont see how that would work. Im not sure thats the intention of our government. You know, its i think people who, you know, are charged with doing that, if that is the charge, im not sure it is, but say its going to be hard to do. Reporter democrats putting in the audience immigration advocates like oscar juarez, a dreamer, brought here by his parents when he was young. What i hope to see is the diversity when he looks up at the balcony and in the room in general for the people would are impacted by the policies. Reporter he says he wants to look the president in the eye. The rest of the nation watching with him. Hallie jackson, nbc news, the white house. Reporter this is kristen welker, President Trump holding a flurry of meetings as he prepares to address a divided nation. I guess tonight will be a rather busy night. Reporter the theme tonight, renewal of the american president. The president looking to strike a note of optimism and unity after delivering a divisive inaugural address. This american carnage stops right here and stops right now. Reporter Senior Administration officials tell nbc news expect the president to tout what he calls promises kept on jobs and trade, and hell speak broadly about health care. All i can do is speak from the heart and say what i want to do. Reporter mr. Trumps other big focus tonight, national security. After rolling out a budget blueprint that boosts defense spending by slashing domestic programs and foreign aid, thats sparking backlash now is not the time to retreat from diplomacy development. It would be a disaster. Reporter some democrats boycotting the address. Other women lawmakers wearing white, the color of suffrages. The president said hes working to improve his messaging. I give myself an a plus for effort. In terms of messaging, a c or c plus. Reporter hes facing questions about whether the Trump Campaign had contact with russian officials. Its unlikely he will address that tonight. But House Speaker paul ryan told matt lauer exclusively today we need to get answers. We need to make sure that Nothing Happened that shouldnt have happened. Reporter across the country, high expectations. He will Say Something and promise something, i think the public deserves for him to follow through on that. I think its in becoming change and bringing about change that we bring unity and we bring healing. Reporter late tonight, a Senior Administration official tells nbc news that the speech is largely a work by President Trump, although he had input from top advisers as well. In one excerpt, he says the time for small thinking is over. The time for trivial fights is behind us. Lester . Kristen welker at the white house, thank you. Another major issue a lot of people will be looking for, more details on President Trumps pledge to repeal and replace obamacare. With polls showing growing support for the law, the white house and Congress Must determine which elements of the law to keep and which to cut. And that uncertainty has Many Health Care professionals and families very nervous. Heres nbcs tom costello. Reporter from the emergency room to the hearing room, finding a replacement for obamacare act is fraught with challenges. Its a complex subject. If you do this, it affects nine Different Things. Reporter the question is will the new plan be about revising obamacare than replacing it . Will fewer people be covered and how to pay for it . All right some popular elements of the law appear safe. Our whole purpose is to improve access to Affordable HealthCare Coverage regardless whether you have a preexisting condition or not. Reporter but what about Preventive Care . The current law requires all insurers to cover a long list of preventive measures for everyone, not just obamacare users, including colonoscopies and Blood Pressure screening and addiction care. Critics say its one reason insurance has gotten so expensive. But at Holy Cross Hospital in maryland, the medical director says it keeps people healthy. It saves lives and saves people money. It keeps people out of the e. R. And they get treatment earlier in their disease. Reporter in indianapolis, the Sullivan Family worries the Specialty Care that their 12yearold receives for his autism could be at risk. It costs 50,000 a year, now covered under the obamacare law. We dont know what well do. We cant go without the therapy, in our minds. Its been a lifechanging for chris and for our family. Reporter any replacement must be workable. Were talking about peoples lives and we can improve those lives. Reporter the challenge now, finding a compromise on what to pay and how to pay for it. Meantime tonight, the president , the commander in chief of the armed forces is raising eyebrows with his new comments about who is to blame about the u. S. Raid gone wrong in yemen that resulted in the death of william ryan owens. Andrea mitchell has those details. Reporter tonight, the president responding for the first time to the father of the navy s. E. A. L. Ryan owens killed in that raid. His father refusing to meet with mr. Trump. This was a mission that was started before i got here. This was something that was, you know, just they wanted to do. And they came to see me. They explained what they wanted to do, the generals, who are very respected. My generals are the most respected that weve had in many decades, i believe. And they lost ryan. Reporter those comments raising eyebrows. First, the president not taking full responsibility for the mission he approved. Bringing up his generals, defense secretary mattis and joint chiefs chairman dunford. But the obama Officials Say they did not approve the raid. It was never greenlighted by the obama administration. With responsibility comes accountability. The president authorized that mission and it did not go well. I think thats fairly clear at this point. Reporter and second this claim. It was a very successful mission. They got a lot of information. A lot of Different Things that they really wanted to get. Reporter but nbc news has reported that senior Officials Say the raid has not yet produced intelligence of value. You have to understand whether you can do it better, literally, so that the sacrifice of this brave, young man does not go in vain. Reporter new questions about the president s first test as commander in chief. Andrea mitchell, nbc news, washington. Tonight, federal investigators have arrived at the scene of a Small Plane Crash in Southern California in a heavily populated neighborhood. The tragic accident was caught on camera. Incredibly, there are survivors. Nbcs Miguel Almaguer is there. Reporter Surveillance Video captures the cessna 310 plummeting and crashing into two homes, sending a fireball into the air and chaos on the ground. The structure is completely demolished, on fire. Reporter after scrambling to escape the fire, neighbors rushed back in to help. I couldnt imagine anybody coming out of that. It was a horrific scene. Reporter three of the five passengers, including the teenager, killed, two adults pulled from the wreckage survived and in critical condition. The ntsb leading the investigation to determine the cause. The Surveillance Video, ive seen it a couple of times. It needs to be further examined. Reporter the twoengine plane that has just taken off slammed into this mans home, thats him scrambling to escape. I saw the flames or whatever and i said, well, this isnt good. Im getting out of here before i die. Reporter mondays accident is the second deadly crash in two years within a mile of the riverside airport. Tonight, a community is looking for answers after another fiery crash that took three lives. Miguel almaguer, nbc news. A terrible accident when a car in the fat tuesday parade accidently plowed into a High School Marching band, injuring 12 students, including 3 in critical condition. This comes after another car ran into a mardi gras crowd in new orleans. That driver was legally drunk. Todays incident appears to be a horrible incident. Now to the avalanche of accusations against a giant in the jewelry business with stores all across america. Sterling jewellers, the Parent Company of kay and jared jewellers facing charges of Sexual Harassment and discrimination from some 250 former employees. Jo ling kent has the story. Every kiss begins with kay reporter tonight, the sparkling image of kay and jared tarnished as they face allegations of rampant sexual discrimination. The Corporate Culture was a boys club. Reporter she worked there from 2000 to 2009. First at entry level and then as a manager. Her supervisor pressured to have sex in exchange for a new opportunity. I wanted to get back home and i was kind of pinned in a corner. And so i did what i had to do to get back home. Reporter shes 1 of 250 former employees alleging wage and promotion discrimination by the Parent Company of kay and jared. The lawsuit now representing 69,000 people. Humiliated. Im humiliated that i had to do that. Reporter in a statement to nbc news, signet says the accusations first brought in 2008 never included legal claims of Sexual Harassment or hostile Work Environment discrimination. The classaction suit only relates to promotion discrimination. The Company Calls the allegations distorted and inaccurate saying a workforce of 84,000 were investigated. Appropriate action was taken. We have approximately 250 sworn statements from women as well as men who have provided accounts of ways in which women were demeaned in truly fundamental and very troubling ways. The reason why i came forward and told my story is because i dont want this to happen to anyone else. Reporter blue was fired. She says for improperly closing a store. Shes now studying to be a nurse. Jo ling kent, nbc news, atlanta. Still ahead tonight, a warning about one of the deadliest kinds of cancer. Screening isnt recommended until youre 50 but now a dramatic rise in cases among younger people. Also, tracking possible tornadoes. Damaging winds and large hail with millions in the potential bullseye this evening. Were back now with a new warning about a deadly form of cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death. Its been considered rare in young people but startling new Research Finds colon and rectal cancers have increased dramatically among millennials and gen x adults. Kristen dahlgren has details. Reporter mother of three was stunned when at just 32 a doctor told her she has colon cancer. Its considered to be an older mans disease. I think im here to tell you otherwise. Reporter researchers report someone born in 1990 now has double the risk of early colon cancer and quadruple the risk of early rectal cancer compared to someone born in 1950. An important part of the studies is doctors have to recognize that younger patients could have colorectal cancer. Reporter researchers arent sure what is causing the spike but theories include poor diet, increased obesity or inactivity. Another problem, colonoscopies arent recommended until age 50 but this study is already prompting discussion. Even though you had symptoms . I had symptoms but because of my age, it wasnt covered. So that immediately was, well, are you sure you need this test . Reporter her pain got so bad that she ended up in the e. R. It was confirmed she had stage two cancer. If its caught early enough, you can include the and survive. Reporter symptoms include a change in bowl habits, blood in the stool, pain, cramps, unexplained weight loss. A diet in red or high prosed meats, obesity and smoking. For jovani now celebrating her birthday and five years cancerfree. Im just grateful to be here and every moment i get to have with my family. The new younger face of colon cancer. Were back in a moment with a terrifying moment when a shot rang out by a major world leader. The fbi has announced its officially investigating a shooting in kansas as a hate crime. Adam purinton is accused of shooting indian immigrants at a bar last week killing one of them. Witnesses say he yelled get out of my country before being kicked out the bar and returning with a gun and firing. Some 44 Million People are on alert from the Southern Plains up to the midwest where powerful storms have already spawned possible tornadoes with more damaging winds and large hail in the forecast and the threat continuing overnight. Tomorrow the same lines of storms moves east putting more than 100 million at risk. A scare in france caught on camera. Francois hollande was giving a speech when a Police Officer fired his weapon. You can see him pause and resume his speech. Two people were slightly injured in the legs by the gunfire. The president one calm, cool customer. When we come back, the principal who is earning place in students hearts and homes. Inspiring america is next. Final tonight, learning doesnt stop outside the classroom and neither does the work of the educator youre about to meet. Shes on a mission to connect with her hundreds of students and their families one home at a time. Rehema ellis introduces us to a principal whos inspiring america. Have a great day. Have a good day. Reporter before sunrise, principal Elizabeth Mcwilliams is on the move, connecting with students at this middle school in raleigh, north carolina. But even after the last bell rings how are you . Reporter that connection continues. Shes making house calls. Im so proud of her. Reporter its a practice she started back when she was teaching, startled after her first Parent Teacher conference at school. Nobody came. Reporter it was a teaching moment. Sometimes we mistake hardworking parents, we mistake their absence for a lack of interest. And i have found that thats not the case. Reporter so instead of asking parents to come to her, shes going to them. More than 900 families in all. Her students progress is proof its making a difference. You going to come to mommy . Reporter at first, mariah doubted the home visit could help her daughter who had been struggling in school. To have her get to know us on a personal level, it empowers her to do better at school because she feels that much more supported. This is my honor roll certificate. Reporter congratulations. Thank you. Reporter in eighth grade, its her first honor roll ever. Shes also joined cheerleading and is excited about high school and beyond. Shes helped me be myself. I have a potential. Reporter a principals personal touch helping more students focus on the future. I really want to be either a lawyer or an fbi agent. Im so proud of you. Reporter rehema ellis, nbc news, raleigh, north carolina. That will do it for us on this tuesday night. Im lester holt. For all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching. Our primetime coverage of President Trumps first address to Congress Begins next. Were Just Moments Away frompret im jessica aguirre. Raj 2shot and im raj mathai. Thiss innagurated president outlinin 2xvid the president leaving thewhio along w the first lady. Pey report card of sorts. Detailir tonight, high drama in the the president and the first lady seen doing last minute preps in the limo for this allimportant address. Our special coverage begins right now. Announcer from nbc news. A president ial address to congress. Live from washington. Here is lester holt. A rainy night in washington. Good evening, everyone, a very big night here. President trump set to deliver what is essentially his first state of the union address, although of course its not