NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Black smoke signals no new pope chosen on first day of conclave; Three ex-Memphis police officers found not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols; New protests break out at Columbia University; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Source: Newark ATC communications blackout happened twice before; President Trump meets Canada’s new leader amid trade war; Lawsuit seeking $50 million accuses Smokey Robinson of rape; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump launches incentives for migrants in the U.S. illegally to ‘self deport’; Search underway after suspected smuggling boat capsizes near San Diego; Dave Portnoy speaks out after antisemitic incident at Barstool bar; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Exclusive: Trump defends second term agenda in new interview; Warren Buffett sounds alarm on trade war; Air traffic controller shortage leads to delays at major travel hub; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.