Those devices with tiny explosives . Also tonight, the federal reserve going big with its first Interest Rate cut in more than four years. What it means for your money. The race for the White House after both candidates courted the teamsters. The powerful union making a Surprise Move today, something it hasnt done in nearly 30 years. Harvey weinstein back in court for the first time since Emergency Heart Surgery. The new Sex Crime Charge he faces. Also back in court, sean diddy combs. Why a second judge denied bail in his Sex Trafficking Case as his lawyer slammed his Jail Conditions as horrific. The accident on a Childrens Field Trip to an Apple Orchard, the Wagon Ride overturning. Dozens injured. And their story was immortalized in a hit movie. Today the special honor on Capitol Hill for the hidden figures who helped America Land on the moon. We have a liftoff 32 minutes past the hour. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening, and welcome. For a second day in
The secret Service Opening Fire after spotting a man with an assaultstyle rifle. One suspect is now in custody. The former president is safe. The details just coming in from west palm beach. The Secret Service treating this as a threat against the former president. Agents have detained a suspect and have recovered a weapon. This comes two months after the former president survived an Assassination Attempt in butler, pennsylvania. Pierre thomas and maryalice parks lead tonights coverage. Also tonight, springfield, ohio on edge. Local schools are being threatened with violence and a college shuts down activities after threats were made over the baseless rumors that haitian immigrants have been eating pets. Republican Vice President ial candidate j. D. Vance defends spreading those claims. The ohio governor calls the rumors garbage, and says the immigrants are here to work. A new tropical threat is developing along the east coast. The carolinas could face severe flooding. Well have the ti
Debate prep for days, holding mock debates. In a new interview, the Vice President saying former President Trump is, quote, not burdened by telling the truth. Tonight, how Donald Trump is preparing in these final hours. And the new poll just out tonight, showing this president ial race is a dead heat. Mary bruce, rachel scott, and Rick Klein on this new poll just in, all here in philadelphia tonight. The news breaking late today. Legendary actor james Earl Jones has died. One of americas most distinguished performers. A powerful presence on stage and screen. No. I am your father. D David Steve Osunsami with the tributes coming in. Also tonight, tropical Storm Francine gaining strength. The storm expected to become a hurricane tonight, as it now takes aim at the u. S. Ginger zee with the new track. The Wildfire Emergency at this hour. Thousands of evacuations outside logs angeles. Flames burning across more than 20,000 acres. Dozens of large fires burning in the west. Tonight, the urgen
The stunning change by president Bidens Son on the day his trial was to begin. Hunter biden pleading guilty to nine Tax Offenses after prosecutors made it clear the only alternative to a trial was a guilty plea. The punishment he now faces and what he is saying tonight. Also, the 14yearold Georgia School Shooting Suspect charged with four counts of murder in the killing of two students and two teachers. The suspect and his father interviewed by the fbi last year about online threats. Could more have been done . And how teachers press a button on their badges to alert authorities. Well show you how the tech works. But can it save lives . The fbi searches the homes of some top deputies to new York Mayor eric adams, seizing their telephones. What we know about the investigation. Former President Trump pitching his economic plan. Could Elon Musk Play A Role in a Government Overhaul . The battle over u. S. Steel. The biden administration trying to prevent it from being sold to a japanese co
In hamas custody. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiant as backlash mounts. And just in, the new u. S. Charges against top hamas leaders, all as the administration struggles to reach a deal to get the remaining hostages out. Plus, some of russias deadliest Missile Strikes on ukraine since the war began. Dozens at a Military Academy killed. And what President Zelenskyy is telling our Richard Engel in an exclusive interview about his bold operation inside russian territory and his plan for victory. The high level political aide charged of being a secret agent for china. What she and her husband are accused of doing in exchange for millions of dollars. Nfl standout Ricky Pearsall back in the Weight Room days after being shot in san francisco. His Teammates Reaction and why a Hero Police Officer told him, quote, its not your time as he held on. Plus, millions using medicaid over paperwork, Red Tape and bureaucratic mistakes, including children. Why is this happening . And what can be d