Lets give you look outside right now, oh, it dont look that bad right now but that is really going to change. This is i80 in the sierra tonight. You can see tomorrow, a different story. Dangerous conditions. Sea resorts already preparing tahoe announcing it is proactively closing this friday for everyone so really theres no. In pulling up if youre not going to be able to ski. Not overly see how caltrans will be able to even keep the roads open with how much snow we are expecting up there and how quickly it is going to be coming down. Because it is not, it is just three and three days we are seeing that 7 feet of snow. Back here in the bay area will get the chance of rain returning tomorrow and the possibility of some scattered thunderstorms and much colder in the 50s, we will keep it with them on and off rain chances into saturday with that storm and we will see it taper off sunday with some spotty rain and we are dry as we head through monday. The other thing here on saturday morning, can hover between one to 2000 feet at breaking news feet at tonight, the Supreme Court agreeing to take up Donald Trumps case for president ial immunity the court in a onepage order saying it will hear the former president s appeal in his federal election case, but the argument is two months away further delaying the trial. Mr. Trump also losing his bid to pay only a fraction of his 454 million fraud penalty. Will he have to sell his properties also tonight, the wildfire exploding into the second largest blaze in texas history. 850,000 acres burned just 3 contained. Thousands evacuated. Cattle fleeing a cloud of smoke our team in the fire zone. In the midwest, the tornado outbreak across multiple states and the new storm in the west, up to ten feet of snow the major announcement from senator Mitch Mcconnell about his future after health scares. Hunter biden testifying in the house gops impeachment inquiry into his father. His defiant message. The failed lethal injection in idaho a convicted serial killer on the table for 45 minutes before it was called off. What happens now President Biden undergoing his annual physical as michigan primary voters sent a warning. And the beloved standup comedian recently back on our screens in curb your enthusiasm. Remembering Richard Lewis. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt good evening. There is breaking news out of the u. S. Supreme court tonight, which has announced it will take up the question of whether former President Trump can claim immunity from prosecution over whether he tried to unlawfully overturn the 2020 election. The decision likely delays the start of any trial in the case potentially by months taking it into the heart of the Campaign Season earlier this month an Appeals Court panel ruled against mr. Trumps immunity claim. Now the Supreme Court saying it will hear arguments in the case in late april. Mr. Trump argues that he has total immunity for his conduct as president. Its the latest stunning turn in the case against the former president as he moves toward the likelihood of becoming the republican nominee for president once again. Its where we begin tonight with senior Legal Correspondent laura jarrett. Reporter tonight, the u. S. Supreme court deciding to weigh in on a critical issue that could make or break the special counsels case against former President Trump, agreeing to decide whether mr. Trump must be shielded from prosecution by claiming president ial immunity for the acts he took leading up to january 6th. Those acts, the basis for the criminal election interference case hes now facing in federal court the move further delaying any trial in the case likely for months, and if mr. Trump wins, the charges would be dismissed. Arguments now set for the week of april 22nd an Appeals Court had ruled against him saying, former President Trump has become citizen trump with all of the defenses of any other criminal defendant, but mr. Trump hoped the Supreme Court would put that on pause saying he was being wrongly prosecuted for official acts that happened while he was still in office. If you have a president that doesnt have immunity, hes never going to be free to do anything because the opposing party will always indict him as soon as he leaves the white house. Reporter the high court already set to decide another legal battle for the republican frontrunner hearing arguments last month over colorados move to ban him from the ballot, the justices sounding skeptical of colorados ability to disqualify him there with a ruling expected any time and, laura, on another front, theres been a development in mr. Trumps new york civil fraud case. Yes, lester, an Appeals Court judge rejected his effort to delay paying that more than 450 million judgment mr. Trumps attorney saying today he may need to Sell Properties to cover that penalty a remarkable acknowledgement that he may not have the cash on hand. As a result of todays ruling, he now has a chance to obtain a loan to post a bond, but if he cant get a bond and soon and pay the full judgment himself, the attorney general could move to seize control of his new york properties. Meanwhile, a source with direct knowledge tells nbc news that the judge overseeing that trial received a letter at his chambers today with white powder preliminary tests indicate that the powder was harmless, but this isnt the first threat against him, lester. All right, laura. Thank you. Lets turn now to the volatile weather dominating the american landscape from wildfires raging across the texas panhandle to tornadoes in the midwest parts of the country had been whipsawed by record highs followed by icy lows. Guad venegas starts us off from texas, and, guad, a rare winter wildfire has grown into one of the largest in state history. Reporter lester, were already seeing the damage left behind by the flames thats still burning in some places here. Just so you can get an idea of the threat, the largest fire in texas right now is less than 5 contained. It is growing so fast, its on its way to approaching the largest fire in texas state history. Tonight, the series of exploding wildfires tearing across northern texas leaving a path of destruction. Massive walls of fire incinerating homes, cars, and businesses, and overwhelming First Responders pull out, everybody, pull out. Reporter flames surround roads as residents flee to safety the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest of at least five fires in the panhandle, now stretching more than 120 miles. With high winds behind it, theyre just moving quicker it, they moving quickly. Reporter the unfolding cata than anybody can kinf of get around at this point. Reporter the unfolding catastrophe fueled by strong winds, unseasonably high temperatures, and dry grass forcing cattle in Hutchinson County to run from the flames officials telling residents in the town of fritch to prepare themselves as as many as 100 homes may be completely lost. At this angle coming toward us. Reporter all to hudson, watch as reporter this man watched as flames destroyed homes in his neighborhood theres a lot of smoke and a whole lot of heat. It was so hot that, man, it was hard to breathe. Reporter tonight, the governor issuing disaster declarations from 60 counties urging residents to take all precautions to keep loved ones safe so far more than 850,000 acres, an area larger than the size of rhode island, already up in smoke. An unfolding disaster impacting lives at historic rates guad venegas, nbc news, fritch, texas. Right there, funnel, funnel reporter im Adrienne Broaddus in the midwest where at least 11 reported tornadoes ripped through indiana, michigan and illinois on tuesday the skies got purple you can see it through the window reporter at chicago ohare, hundreds huddled in the airports emergency shelters 40 miles outside the city, a confirmed tornado destroyed this apartment complex. More than 50 people now homeless. One of the residents did state that when they were laying in bed, they actually did see the roof raise up and come back down. Reporter incredibly, no fatalities. It was just going in a circle. Everything was flying around with it, and then all of a sudden peace. Reporter residents and First Responders getting a true scope of natures wrath. The dangerous storm also dumping heavy rain, golf ballsized hail, and winds across the region it was howling. The winds were like going really fast. Reporter the unforgiving conditions now moving east, all part of a wild weather week for millions nationwide more than 100 cities hitting daily record highs this week. To have this kind of dramatic swing that were having with tornadoes and hail and then immediately snow and singledigit windchills, thats what makes this really unique. Reporter a whiplash weather system and a path of destruction in its wake, and tonight, the National Weather service is on the ground surveying damage like this. The weather roller coaster continues. Next another climb, parts of the midwest reaching the 70s by sunday lester adrienne, thank you. And were tracking yet another storm poised to leave at least five feet of snow in the Mountain West dylan dreyer is here. Dylan, this is a pretty serious storm it is at least five feet of snow i mean, lester, this is a monster storm, one of the biggest weve seen so far this season, and we are seeing heavier rain, even some mountain snow beginning out in the pacific northwest. It is a slowmoving storm, so its going to last for quite some time we have winter storm watches, warnings, even some blizzard warnings across the Sierra Nevada mountain range. As we go through the night, rain will be heavy along the coast from washington down into oregon. Once this snow takes hold, though, were also looking at very gusty winds, which is the reason why we have that blizzard warning in effect, but across the Sierra Nevada mountain range, we could see five to up to ten feet of snow. It will be very dangerous and nearly impossible to get to any of those mountain ranges, lester ten feet, dylan, all right. Thank you. A stunning shakeup tonight for the gop with Senate Republican leader Mitch Mcconnell announcing hell step down from that post, though hell remain in the senate Garrett Haake has the latest [ applause ] reporter tonight in a stunning shift for republicans, the most consequential and Controversial Senate leader in modern history announcing hes stepping down its time for the next generation of leadership. Reporter top Senate RepublicanMitch Mcconnell says hell give up his leadership position in november after an unprecedented 18 years atop the gop and retire at the end of his term in 2027 at times, emotional. I love the senate its been my life. Reporter it comes after the 82yearold recently suffered two freezing episodes in public where he was unable to speak. Uh reporter and hes also faced growing criticism from fellow republicans, who unlike mcconnell have embraced frontrunner donald trump mcconnell served with seven president s becoming a frequent foil for barack obama whose appointment of Merrick Garland for a Supreme Court seat he singlehandedly blocked clearing the way for trump to appoint neil gorsuch, part of a conservative reshaping of the courts, which became his proudest achievement. Later falling out with mr. Trump over january 6th but voting to acquit in his impeachment trial. President trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. Reporter the former president has taunted mcconnell as a broken down hack politician. I dont know that i can work with him. Reporter and mocked his wife, a Trump Administration cabinet secretary, as crazy and with racist language President Biden paying tribute to mcconnell today. I trust him weve got a great relationship and, garrett, theres another major headline where you are tonight. It looks like a deal to avoid a Government Shutdown it looks that way lester in a bipartisan joint statement, congressional leaders announced a plan to push back fridays deadline by another week with the goal of funding half the government by then, the other half by midmarch, all of which taken together would avoid a shutdown, lester all right, Garrett Haake. Also tonight, hunter biden, the president s son, testifying to House Republicans today in his fathers impeachment inquiry. Ryan nobles joins us ryan, hunter biden had some pretty sharp words today. Reporter yeah, thats right, lester hunter biden testifying behind closed doors that his father was not involved in any of his foreign business dealings, and he slammed House Republicans for what he called a, quote, partisan political pursuit of my dad, and republicans are investigating whether or not the president was involved in what they describe as an effort by the biden family to cash in on joe bidens political career they point to testimony that joe biden joined a business meeting with hunter biden via speakerphone now, the impeachment inquiry is struggling to regain momentum after an informant who had accused joe biden as being part of a bribery scheme was indicted for lying to the fbi. House democrats say that is enough for the impeachment inquiry to come to an end lester. Ryan nobles, thanks. And the president today undergoing his annual physical exam, a day after both he and former President Trump won their primaries in michigan. But as Gabe Gutierrez reports, the voters used their ballots to send a message to both campaigns. Reporter tonight, despite huge victories in the michigan primary, both President Biden and republican frontrunner, donald trump, are facing warning signs for november, for mr. Biden more than 100,000 voters casting their ballots for uncommitted, a sizable protest vote over the president s refusal to call for a permanent ceasefire in gaza were asking you, President Biden, to stop killing our families before you come and ask for our support. Reporter a senior Biden Campaign adviser now saying, the president shares their same goal, an end to the violence, and a new reminder of another hurdle for the Biden Campaign, the president today making a trip to walter reed to get his annual physical as polls show voter concerns mount over his age, mental acuity, and physical fitness for office in a letter released by the white house late today, his doctors saying, he is fit for duty without any exemptions or accommodations noting he is receiving new treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and recently had a root canal the president was asked about his medical visit today. They think i look too young. Reporter while the white house was good. D why the reporter the white 81yearold president s physical did not include a cognitive test. The president doesnt need a cognitive test that isnt my assessment that is not my assessment that is the assessment of the president s doctor reporter tonight, there are also looming questions for the Trump Campaign for november despite sweeping the five contests by wide margins, more than a quarter of republicans still are choosing his rival, nikki haley, despite her increasingly long shot Campaign Haley in utah today. The Republican Party used to be the party of fiscal responsibility, but what happened under donald trump, all that changed. Reporter mr. Trump today saying, haley got trounced last night by 42 points, that people dont like her, and that she cant beat biden. And, gabe, youre on the southern border tonight where were expecting those dueling visits by both frontrunners tomorrow reporter yes, lester, tomorrow President Biden is heading here for the southern border for a rare visit former President Trump is also coming to another town along the border a Senior Biden Administration official tells nbc news, quote, we welcome this lester Gabe Gutierrez, thank you. In 60 seconds, the failed execution by lethal injection in idaho sparking outrage and raising new questions about Capital Punishment all as another man faces death tonight in texas. fa why did i keep missing out on this . Before you were preventing migraine with qulipta . Do you remember the pain, the worry, the canceled plans . And look at me now. Youll never truly forget migraine but qulipta reduces attacks making zeromigraine days possible. Its the only pill of its kind that blocks cgrp and is approved to prevent migraine of any frequency. 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Reporter serial killer, Thomas Eugene creech, was set to be executed at a maximum Security Institution near boise prison Officials Say the medical team made eight attempts in multiple areas to establish an i. V. Line before pausing the execution. It was a vein quality issue that made them not confident in their ability to administer chemicals through the i. V. Site. Reporter media witnesses describe how the 73yearold laid strapped on the execution table for more than 45 minutes at times looking over and waving at his family his eyes started to fill with tears, and i heard him sniffling. Reporter creech, who was convicted of five murders, has been in prison since 1974 his failed execution coming just weeks after alabama executed a man using nitrogen gas for the first time after an attempt using an i. V. Also didnt work in idaho theres a different alternative. At this point idaho law provides for execution by lethal injection or firing squad now. Reporter this latest incident the same day another convicted murderer was executed in texas. Ivan cantu, who still said he was innocent his supporters petitioned to stop it. They didnt believe me today they do. Reporter all this continuing to raise questions about Capital Punishment and the most humane way to perform an execution now, idaho Officials Say creech is back in his jail cell. They are letting the death warrant expire as they work to determine next steps lester. All right, liz kreutz, thank you. Up next, the new study linking marijuana use to strokes and heart attacks. What you should know coming up. Marijuana use to strokes and heart attacks. What you should know coming up. Thats why my go to is nurtec odt. Its the only migraine medication that can treat and prevent my attacks all in one. Dont take if allergic to nurtec. Allergic reactions can occur even days after using. Most common side effects were nausea, indigestion and stomach pain. Now im in control. 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How can you steal my reporter beloved american comedian and actor Richard Lewis how are you good. How are you ive never felt better in my entire life. Reporter most recently known for his multidecade role on the hbo show curb your enthusiasm showcasinging his charming combination of neuroticism principle stances and Surplus Energy you cant go in this is just business. No, its not business youre not going in there. Dont tell me dont tell me dont tell me dont tell me reporter has died at the age of 76. His spokesperson saying that he passed away peacefully at his home in los angeles last night after suffering a heart attack less than a year ago, lewis announced he was stepping away from standup and revealed a battle with parkinsons disease. The sharpwitted comic known for his vulnerability. You get set in your ways im eccentric. I know i cant imagine having someone want to live with me. Reporter opening up about his struggles with addiction and forming meaningful relationships on platforms like showtimes im in pain. In the 80s and 90s, he was a mainstay on the late night circuit. Welcome Richard Lewis. This show is practically as important as having sex to me. Reporter decades later, his close friend, larry david, writing tonight of lewis, he had that rare combination of being the funniest person and also the sweetest, but today he made me sob, and for that ill never forgive him. Their relationship captured on last weeks episode of curb. I have better news for you. Im leaving you in my will im tweaking it, and youre in it no, no, no, dont do that. Its done youre in. Reporter in rhythm and under each others skin until the very end. Sam brock, nbc news. And that is nightly news for this wednesday thank you for watching, everyone im lester holt. Please take care of yourself and each other. Good night other. Good night. Its amazing how you can speak right to my heart without saying a word you can light up the dark all day long i can hear people talking out loud but when you hold me near you drown out the crowd old Mister Webster could never define whats being said between your heart and mine the smile on your face lets me know that you need me theres a truth in your eyes saying youll never leave me a touch of your hand says youll catch me if ever i fall yeah you say it best when you say nothing at all yeah you say it best when you say nothing at all [cheers and applause] kelly welcome to the Kelly Clarkson show. Give it up for my band. There are certain songs you hear and all the nostalgia starts flooding in. That was when you say nothing at all. Keith passed away after releasing two albums. From those two albums, 12 singles made it on the billboard country charts, including that song and when more music was released after he passed, he had another seven singles charting. It is incredible. It marks how talented he was and such an influence and impact he has made. It is time for our first guest. Known as vampire bill and true blood and is now starring sexy beast. Please welcome stephen moyer. [cheers and applause] kelly hello. I am such a fan. Welcome to the show. I am such a fan. That was awesome. Thanks. Everyone loves you in true blood. I dressed up as a vampire last season and snl made me these teeth. This is what i sounded like. So much saliva