NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Trump becomes 47th president, capping remarkable political comeback; Trump signals major policy changes as he begins his second term; Trump plans broad action on immigration, an issue central to his political identity; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in first phase of ceasefire deal; TikTok is back up again in the U.S. following a shutdown overnight; 135 million under threat of extreme cold and snow; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

TikTok may go dark on Sunday; NBC’s Kristen Welker’s exclusive interview with president-elect Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Supreme Court upholds law that could ban TikTok, though its future remains uncertain; Trump's inauguration moved indoors because of cold weather; Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security pick, questioned at Senate confirmation hearing; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Source: Israel's cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal on Friday; Growing concern about mudslides after Southern California wildfires; White House won't implement law if TikTok ban goes into effect, officials say; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for defense secretary, grilled by Senate committee; Santa Ana winds kick up again in California fire zone; Exclusive: One-on-one with Iran's president; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Death toll rises in wildfire disaster as winds intensify again; People take extraordinary measures to protect their homes from wildfires; Those who lost homes must now navigate where to live; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Crews make some progress in containing massive Los Angeles fires; Frustration grows as families wait to return home; Awaiting special counsel's final report; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

On the Frontlines of The Fire Fight; Growing anger over government response to wildfires; Meta & Amazon reverse course, roll back diversity programs; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Death toll rises as California wildfires rage; Altadena neighborhood of Los Angeles hit especially hard; Trump given no punishment in New York hush money case sentence.

Almost 200,000 acres scorched by Southern California wildfires ; Many have lost everything in L.A. wildfires; Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines.

Homeowners try to save their properties and firefighters struggle; At least five dead as wildfires tear through Los Angeles; Wildfires cause hazardous air quality in Los Angeles.

Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California; Trump sets sights on Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal; Soldier who blew up Tesla Cybertruck used A.I. to plan attack, police say.

Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths; Congress certifies Trump's election victory; Biden announces more federal resources for New Orleans after deadly attack.

Major winter storm blasts much of U.S. with intense cold, blizzard conditions; Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm; FBI releases new video of New Orleans truck attack suspect; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

First major storm of 2025 set to impact about 60 million Americans; New Orleans attacker said in video message to family he had joined ISIS; Memorial services for Jimmy Carter begin in Georgia ahead of state funeral; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Police uncover messages from the suspect that may show a motive in the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion as his ex-girlfriend shares new video with NBC News, federal authorities warn of potential copycat attacks after the deadly New Orleans attack, a massive snowstorm set to hit the U.S., and more in tonight’s broadcast.

Before Nicholas Sparks became the best-selling author of more than 20 books on the New York Times best sellers list, he was a college track star. And after an injury, his mom encouraged him to “do something,” so he wrote a novel he now calls “terrible.” Years later he was pharmaceutical salesman with a family, and decided to write “The Notebook” in his off hours. We all know what a hit that was! It launched his career. But even with the success of his books he says, “I think I can do better.” In a conversation with NBC News’ Kate Snow, Sparks reflects on his childhood, his writing process, and his latest book “Counting Miracles.”

Suspect in deadly New Orleans attack likely acted alone, FBI says; Suspect in Las Vegas bombing had apparent self-inflicted gunshot, police said; Families remember victims of New Orleans terror attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

At least 15 dead, 30 injured after New Orleans truck ramming attack; New questions about physical security measures after New Orleans truck attack; Louisiana Attorney General says Airbnb fire near New Orleans attack linked to production of explosives; and more on tonight’s broadcast.