See what these competitive quadruplets accomplish. Nightly news begins right now. Good evening to our viewers in the west. Aftermath. The u. S. Tonight assessing the damage and measuring the reaction and fallout to the punishing air raid on syria. For several long minutes overnight, dozens of american tomahawk cruise missiles rained down on the Syrian Military airfield thats been linked to this weeks deadly chemical attack on civilians in a rebel held area of the country. Six people on the ground were killed in the overnight missile strike. Tonight as post strike images of the air field emerged, we have new details on how the u. S. Operation unfolded, the message sent, and questions over whether this opens a new chapter in a civil war President Trump repeatedly promised to steer clear of. We have two reports, first Richard Engel on the missile attack itself. Reporter new images tonight from russian tv of the Syrian Base Attack on orders from President Trump. They show little destruction. Russia apparently trying to downplay the impact of the strikes. But the u. S. Military late today releasing these photos, showing significant damage to the base, the u. S. Says the Syrian Regime used to launch this weeks deadly chemical attack. At 7 40 p. M. , two Navy Destroyers in the mediterranean launched 60 cruise missiles. Targeting the air base. One missile misfired into the sea, the rest direct hits destroying 20 syrian aircraft and reinforced hangars and fuel depots. The u. S. Says it avoided targeting chemical wills on the base to prevent disbursing toxins. Bashar al assads government today call the strikes foolish and unmotivated. They attack us in one way or another to help the terrorist they their ground. Reporter the more serious dispute now is with syrias backer russia. The u. S. Military says it informed moscow before the strikes to avoid russian casualties on the base. Now the u. S. Military is investigating if russia was complicit in the chemical attack or merely failed to stop it. A war of words today at the u. N. Security counsel. The United States took a very measured step last night. We are prepared to do more. But we hope that will not be necessary. Translator we describe that attack as a fragrant violation of International Law and an act of aggression. Reporter putins spokesman called the attack a significant blow in relations with washington. But this attack, limited and apenantly a one off, was not about redefining relations with syria or russia, but sending a message. I think it was a win for the trump administration. I think they have demonstrated forcefulness to the international community. The question is, you know, the other side gets a vote, what will the Iranian Revolutionary guards do . Hezbollah militias and for that matter, assad himself. Reporter russia said today it will increase its air defenses in syria. The u. S. Military, however, says there are no indications moscow plans to retaliate. And a meeting between putin and secretary of state Rex Tillerson scheduled next week in moscow is still on. Lester . Richard, were learning more about the drama behind the scenes in the moments leading up to President Trump ordering those strikes on syria. Nbcs chief White House CorrespondentHallie Jackson takes us inside those critical hours which have also led to reports of a potential shakeup among white house power players. Reporter today no response from President Trump asked about his strike in syria. Thank you very much. Reporter a decision he made after what the white house calls a 72hour evolution. Tuesday morning, the president is briefed on the attack, quote disturbed by it and asking for options. That triggers 48 hours of intense meetings including one enroute to palm beach. By thursday afternoon, a decision, green lighting the strike. In the mediterranean, the launch beginning. In florida, the president hosting chinas leader for steak and salad. 90 minutes later, hes briefed in this secure room at maralago. The mood inside cautiously confident. According to an administration official. Not long after the president addresses the nation. Even beautiful babies were cruelly murdered in this very barbaric attack. This now has provided the administration a demonstration moments for the rest of the world to include the chinese and the russians, to understand that theres a new sheriff in town. Reporter in washington today, lawmakers briefed on what happened. The signal is as important as the actual damage that was done. Reporter even some who back the strike dont like how the president cut out congress. I think the president owes it to the American People to come to congress and present a plan. Reporter the administration argues the commander in chief can decide on his own to take military action to protect the u. S. But by getting involved in syria, the president reversed his past position. As the white house insists hes still committed to america first. Thats the policy pushed by steve bannon, recently ousted from the powerful National Security counsel sparking speculation hes losing influence. The white house pushing back on reports of an imminent staff shakeup that could include bannon and chief of staff reince priebus, crisis on fronts in the aftermath of the president s most significant military moment yet. And at maralago, an important diplomatic moment as President Trump wraps up his summit with the chinese president. The two committed to working toward a denuclearized Korean Peninsula, and a 100 day action plan on trade, with President Trump accepting president xis invitation to visit china. The dates still being worked out. Lester . Hallie, thank you. Nbc news learned exclusive details about top secret u. S. Military options presented to the president , some thought with controversy if all else fails in reigning North Carolina in. We get that from nbc news cynthia mcfadden. Reporter multiple top ranking intelligence officials tell nbc news if diplomacy fails with north korea, the National Security council has presented him with some highly controversial courses of action. First, placing u. S. Nuclear weapons in south korea and aggressive show of force. The u. S. Withdrew all Nuclear Weapons from the Korean Peninsula 25 years ago at the end of the cold war. I dont think thats a good idea. I think that it will only inflame the view from pyongyang. The idea that we would use a nuke leer ar weapon even against north korea is highly unlikely. Reporter he also believes bringing back nukes to south korea is a bad idea. But that it is very much being discussed in seoul. Its an interesting debate in south korea. I would say public support for reintroduction of tactical Nuclear Weapons is climbing. Some polls put it well over 50 . Reporter a second option, target and kill north koreas leader kim jongun and other Senior Leaders in charge of missiles and Nuclear Weapons. Decapitation is always a tempting strategy when youre faced with a highly unpredictable and highly dangerous leader. The question you have to ask yourself is what happens the day after you decapitate . I think that in north korea, its an enormous unknown. Reporter pushing for regime change could also cause trouble with the chinese. Discussions of regime change and decapitation tend to cause the chinese great pause or concern and tends to have them move in the opposite direction. Reporter a third option, covert action. Infiltrating u. S. And south Korean Special forces into north korea to sabotage or take out key infrastructure. For instance, blowing up bridges to block the movement of mobile missiles. The cia that would oversee operations told nbc news it could offer no guidance on this option. The best strategy we could under take if forced to reach to a military operation would be some combination of special forces with south korea and cyber. Reporter should all of these options be under discussion . Its mandatory to present the widest possible array of options. Thats what enables president s to make the right decisions when they see all the options on the table in front of them. Reporter whether any of these options are adopted hinges in large part with what happens with china, whether they agree to put more pressure on north korea. Senior officials tell nbc news for now its been up staged for action in syria but soon enough expect it to be back front and center. At the white house the National Security spokesman declined to comment. Lester . Sobering choices there. Cynthia, thank you. Tonight a massive manhunt underway in sweden for the person or persons behind a suspected terror attack in stockholm. A driver plowing through a crowd leaving bodies in the street before slamming into a department store. Nbcs keir simmons has late details. Reporter panic and confusion seen in this Surveillance Video as a stolen truck barrels through the city center and into an up Scale Department store. I saw eight people get drived over. Bodies lying on the street and i could see the police covering a body with an orange blanket. Reporter it was just before 3 00 p. M. In stockholm, smoke billowing out of the wreckage. More than a dozen people injured, four killed. Police said if you have kids and want to see them again, leave now. Reporter within hours, the countrys Prime Minister took to twitter saying all indications are this is an act of terrorism. This is not a safe place. Reporter in the chaos, police evacuated the area and uncertain if more attacks were imminent launching a nationwide manhunt for those responsible. Hours later one suspect arrested and police releasing a photo of a man wanted for questioning. Todays brazen attack is the latest using a vehicle to kill and cause chaos. Its something experts call lowtech soft target terrorism. Just last month in london an suv mowed down pedestrians on westminster bridge. In december at a Holiday Market in berlin, 12 dead, Dozens Injured and the horrific bastille day attack in france last summer. 86 people killed. Tonight, the eiffel tower dark recognizing this grim day. A horror that country and now sweden know all too well. So far no organization has claimed responsibility for the attack and tonight police here tell nbc news the driver of the truck has not been arrested. A manhunt underway here tonight. Lester . Keir simmons in stockholm tonight, thank you. Tonight back in this country a big victory for republicans circumventing a democratic road block and celebrating the confirmation of neil gorsuch to the Supreme Court. It comes after a vacancy battle that lasted well over a year, through two administrations. And as our justice correspondent Pete Williams reports, he could have an immediate impact. Reporter 66 days since he was nominated by President TrumpAppeals Court judge neil gorsuch was confirmed slightly faster than average after punishing hearings and a change in senate rules to eliminate the filibuster. He will make a superb justice. Reporter democrats face the inevitable hoping to no longer block him. We are charging judge gorsuch to be the independent and fairminded Justice America badly needs. Reporter 54 to 45. Indiana, north dakota and west virginia. The nomination of neil m. Gorsuch of colorado to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is confirmed. The most consequential decision ive ever been involved in was the decision to let the president be elected last year, picked the Supreme Court nominee. Reporter neil gorsuch becomes a justice monday when hes sworn in with a public ceremony at the white house like the one 11 years ago for alito. Kagan and sotomayor were sworn in at the court because president obama thought that symbolized judicial independence. Justice gorsuch will hear and vote on the final cases of the term including an important test of religious freedom, a Lutheran Church denied funds to resurface the School Playground says thats religious discrimination turning it down while Public Schools got the money. Its been 14 months since Justice Scalia died. They are eager to get back to full strength, lester . Pete williams, thank you. Still ahead, saving you money. The negotiators that haggle on your behalf to cut down those big monthly bills. One family saying they saved over 2,000. Well be back with their story. Back now with a consumer alert, how families across the country are finding a new way to slash their bills and save big by hiring someone else to do it for them and you can, too, if youre willing to give up a cut of the savings. Nbcs ann thompson explains. Reporter popcorn is it paul and julies business. We have White Chocolate cranberry and blueberries and cream. Reporter offering 80 flavors at the three stores in coastal maine. But what they spend on wireless internet and Cable Services has left a sour taste. Almost 500 a month. Actually more than 500 a month. Its almost 600. There you go. Reporter we introduced them to sharks, the human kind. If you can match that, ill stay with you guys. Reporter bill sharp, professional negotiators that take 40 of the savings they win for customers. Consumers dont Pay Attention to price creep. This will be your price gradually going up or new fees added. Reporter the roberts put the company to the test. Ill go ahead and install it now. Reporter downloading the app. Snap a picture. Reporter and uploading bills. The whole process 12 minutes to get the sharks fishing. Its an 80 difference. Reporter this exists because most consumers dont even realize they can negotiate or if they do, they dont want to spend the time and they dont want confrontation. Consumers can do everything were doing here. We just do it better. Reporter how much better . We called for the results. We saved you a total of 2,311. 56. Holy smokes. Reporter on Home Internet and cable, more than 1,000. Personal cell phones, 900 plus. Business phones and internet, more than 300 saved. Thats a vacation. I mean, thats a way for us to take the girls and go somewhere. Reporter money in the roberts pockets but just the beginning for Companies Like this. There are 300 million bills to be negotiated and about 50e 50 billion a year that can be saved. Reporter and the sharks are circling. Ann thompson, nbc news, massachusetts. Up next here tonight, the Family Business shutting down after six decades part of an alarming nationwide trend that well tell you about. Were back now with trouble in store for a big part of the american economy. The new jobs report showed some continuing promising signs, a drop in unemployment to 4. 5 . Employers added just 98,000 new jobs last month. Thats half the number economists expected. But perhaps the biggest trouble spot is in retail. Nbcs tom costello has details. Reporter in virginia the faces of disappearing retail jobs up close and very personal as eric stern is forced to close his familys Outdoor Store after 61 years. You cry a little, laugh a little and hug it out a little bit. Reporter the end of an era coming in large part because of online competition. Today news that in february alone, retailers cut 30,000 jobs. Some of the biggest names in america are slashing jobs and closing stores. Payless shoes, j. C. Penney, macys and sears, walmart, even polo. With so many bigname anchor Stores Cutting back or shutting down, another American Institution shopping malls are being torn down with 30 at risk nationwide. I dont think the retail jobs are coming back. I think well move into a hybrid of some retail, some warehousing, some trucking. Reporter the National Retail federation says one in four jobs is connected to the retail industry. And while President Trump has talked about reviving the coal industry, which employs 76,000 people, retailer jcpenney employs 114,000 alone. Back in virginia, the stern family is hoping to reinvent the Family Business. This is 43 years of my livelihood. Reporter but how and where isnt clear. Tom costello, nbc news, north bethesda, maryland. Up next, four of a kind, quadruplets at the center of a tugofwar between ivy league powerhouses. Finally tonight, it could be a big source of pride having your child accepted into an ivy league school, imagine multiplying that pride by four. Nbcs rehema ellis has the story. Reporter the wade brothers have always been inacceptable, nigel, zack, nick and aaron born two minutes apart, two months premature. The quadruplets shared everything, a love of learning, sports and now an extraordinary distinction. Each one accepted to both harvard and yale. The big news came on their cell phones during track practice. I remember i didnt even read the whole thing at first. I just saw the congratulations and my jaw