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messages of hate. the gruesome rampage at a texas mall killing eight people. our brand new reporting on the gunman's racist and right-wing posts on social media. why the army would not allow him to serve and how he bought his arsenal. this as we learn more about the remarkable efforts to stop him and help the victims. also tonight the suspect in the crash that killed eight migrants at a texas bus stop, charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault. authorities trying to determine if it was intentional. and his extensive criminal record. closing arguments in donald trump's civi...

stunning video deposition and what both sides said today. alex murdaugh's admission he lied about the death of his long-time housekeeper. what's next in the case and why millions of dollars are at stake. as the summer travel season kicks off, could a new rule make airlines pay you when it's their fault that flights are canceled or delayed? when you could start seeing that cash and after this winter's massive storms, the runoff unearthed a glittering prospect in the mountains. >> announcer: this is nbc "nightly news" with lester holt good evening and thank you for joining us t...

Uncovering the name phillip branch. >> so phillip branch is my fourth great grandfather. and he was an enslaved person. >> reporter: what was your reaction when adrienne told you that your family is direct descendants of an enslaved person named phillip branch? >> i thought that was awesome. it was just a little overwhelming. >> reporter: the vital lineage information could be valuable in california as it debates what is owed to descendants of the enslaved. camilla moore is chair of the california reparations task force, the first in the nation's statewide effort to address systemic racism aga...