Nightly news begins right now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Tonight were getting our first look at what an obamacare replacement might look like in the trump era. With millions of americans waiting to learn the fate of their Government Health care coverage, nbc news has obtained a draft republican proposal making its way around capitol hill. It sketches out big changes including how those with preexisting conditions would be covered. And how its all to be paid for. But the rush to repeal and replace obamacare comes as new polls show it has reached new levels of popularity. We get details from our White House Correspondent kristen welker. As the debate rages about americas healed care system, President Trump traking fresh aim at obamacare during his speech at an conservative conference today. Obamacare doesnt work . New details about a republican plan about repealing and replacing the law, a draft calls for gutting the individual mandate, meaning no penalty for those who dont buy insurance, but if healthy peep opt out it could drive up prices for the elderly and sick. Eliminating subsidies, republicans want to give tax credits based on age instead of income. Rolling back the medicaid expansion. But giving states the control to cover lower Income Patients with grants. And to help those with preexisting conditions . States will be given money to create highrisk pools. Obamacare recipients worry they would pay more. Kathy and i both would be put into some kind of a pool and charged higher premiums. Because of the various Health Care Issues that we have. Two Top Republican sources say the aim is to lower costs by eliminating some taxes, and creating more competition. But even former longtime House Speaker john boehner was skeptical this week of republicans ability to replace the law. Theyll fix obamacare, i shouldnt have call it repeal and replace, thats not whats going to happen. Theyre going to fix the flaws. Save our Health Care Pressure is mounting, republicans lawmakers bombarded by angry constituents, many worried about dismantling obamacare. For people like Brandi Walker in arizona who has already had a double mastectomy, there are deep concerns about changing the law. I was 38 when i was diagnosed with cancer. So im still pretty young it would be difficult for me to afford. The draft bill proposes paying for the plan by increasing taxes on expensive employersponsored packages. Republicans stress its just a draft and emphasize their aim is to increase coverage. The opposition is fierce. Tonight one top democrat calling the fan a recipe for disaster. Lester . Kristen welker at the white house, thank you. President trump today also used his appearance at the maiming conservative gathering to lash out at the common journalistic practice of protecting sources. By not naming them. Following reports that the white house asked the fbi to publicly refute claims that trump aides were in contact with russia during the campaign. We get details from nbcs hallie jackson. President trump on attack in front of firedup conservatives today. Almost back on the campaign trail. Same music same message. A movement the likes of which actually the world has never seen before. Same media bashing. Railing against what he calls fake news. A few days ago, i called the fake news, the enemy of the people. And they are. His administration particularly upset over two reports they call false, about interactions between chief of staff Reince Priebus and the Deputy Director of the fbi. The white house today acknowledging priebus asked the fbi to knock down a story that the campaign had been in touch with russian intelligence officials. But only after the white house says, the Deputy Director first told priebus, the story wasnt true. Ive talked to the top levels of the intelligence community. And theyve assured me that that New York Times story was grossly overstated. And inaccurate and totally wrong. Priebus broke no laws by having that conversation with the fbi official. Despite democratic concerns it may have amounted to political interference. And an investigation into russias meddling with the election. The white house has denied any connection between the president and russian officials. Multiple sources tell nbc news the agency is looking at whether the president s associates had any contact with moscow during the campaign. As long as there isnt an indication that the white house is trying to influence the investigations, i think this may be a tempest in a teapot. Now more potential fallout in the relationship between the fbi and the white house. The president going after leaks he blames on the agency. And despite repeatedly himself citing unnamed sources to slam political opponents, attacking those today, too. They shouldnt be allowed to use sources unless they use somebodys name. And tonight new questions over why the white house excluded several news organizations, including cnn and the New York Times, from an offcamera, ontherecord informational session. The White House Correspondents association now strongly protesting how this was handled. With the press secretary saying this administration has shown an abundance of accessibility to the media. Hallie jackson at the white house. As we head into the weekend there is wild weather to report across the country, going to extremes, from snowstorms to a tornado threat to record warm heat for millions in the middle of winter. Nbcs ron mott has it covered. In the upper midwest, an onslaught of snow. Up to a foot in southern, minnesota. Whiteout conditions making for whiteknuckle driving. In iowa, thunder snow amid blizzard warnings. Further west in wyoming, travelers stopped in their tracks, four killed on slick utah roads. Its a semi versus a vehicle, reports the vehicle is underneath the semi. And in michigan, a fastmoving reminder, its still winter in places, while another winter system is springing elsewhere. Iowa, minnesota and illinois, a strong line of storms rolls through the ohio valley. The biggest area of concern, were watching for damaging winds, the possibility of tornadoes and large hail. Surging from season to season. Springlike temperatures, 40 degrees above average in some spots. Following the usual northern frost this month nearly 4500 daily record highs set around the country. Just 27 record lows. Today bostons warmest february day ever. 71 degrees. New york city, short sleeves, long outdoor lunches. I cant believe its so nice outside. Especially given it was just snowing two weeks ago. Its great, its lovely. Im almost too warm. And in texas, the blue bonnets have come calling in full bloom a month early. Thanks to warm air and a steady diet of rain. Mix of extremes heading into the weekend. Ron mott, nbc news, chicago. Now to the news from another big american brand name facing troubled times. Jcpenney announced it will close up to 140 stores over the next few months to better compete against what it called the growing threat of online retailers. Its offering voluntary buyouts to 6,000 employees, another retailing giant recreating itself to meet our changing retail habits. Nbcs ann thompson tells us where shoppers are going. Not necessarily all online. In new yorks herald square, a Global Shopping destination, the retail trend is clear do you shop in Deportment Stores any more . Not really. Most of my shop something done online. I do a lot of online shopping. I buy everything online. Thats why Americas Department stores are on the ropes. Jcpenneys decisions to close 14 of stores follows a path well trod by other retail icons, macys and sears shuttering shops and sears shedding the brands that once defined it. Do you see the day when a Department Store like macys completely goes away. I dont see that day, there may be fewer in number and there may be different categories that they offer. But they always provide convenience, assortment and selection. Though the recession is long over, Americans Still want a bargain. Nordstrom rack, the discount arm of nordstrom saw its sales rise 4 at the end of last year. Tjx, which owns marshalls, tjx and homegoods, plans to open another 1800 stores and the Biggest Online retailer of them all, amazon is building physical book stores. Kelsey says retailers need both to grow. What you do see is if you close a store in an area, your online sales go down. Online and physical stores are integrally connected. Now trying to find the right mix to keep customers coming back. And the money coming in. Ann thompson, nbc news, new york. Overseas tonight. Theres been another shocking twist in the airport assassination of the estranged brotherinlaw of north Korean Leader kim jongun. Youve probably seen the video by now. Women allegedly wiping something on his face. And a short time later, hes dead. Investigators now say they know what killed him. Heres nbcs janice mackiefrayer. Tonight stunning new claims from police, that the women seen attacking kim jong nam in this airport hay sass nation were using a deadly nerve agent called vx. Considered a weapon of mass destruction. Tasteless, odorless, and lethal. Vx is the most deadly chemical weapon ever produced. And literally, a pinhead amount of vx will kill you very quickly. Its unclear how the women survived. Malaysian police say results are preliminary. After the attack, the north korean dictators halfbrother collapsed and died within minutes. How vx, a banned weapon, got into the country, still unknown. Seven North Koreans are suspected of plotting or helping with the attack. Including a senior diplomat. That north korea could order the airport hit has angered its few allies like china. Now wider concern about the regimes stockpile of chemical weapons. North korea is estimated to have thousands of tons of banned weapons like sarin gas. It has tested Nuclear Bombs and ballistic missiles. Using vx abroad could for the international community, be the last straw. North korea was once taken off the state sponsor of terrorism list, and i think there will be a strong argument for putting them back on the list. North korea has lashed out, accusing malaysia of conspiracy and demanding the body back. Janice mackiefrayer, nbc news, beijing. The victim, the halfbrother of halfbrother of kim jongun. The fight against isis, the pentagon gears up to present President Trump with a new battle plan to take on the group we have a rare look inside the intense u. S. Air campaign it take out isis targets in syria and iraq. Nbcs hans nichols has more from aboard the u. S. Aircraft carrier in the mediterranean. Hitting isis by day and night. F18s, shooting off the deck of the george h. W. Bush into the dark with targets in syria and iraq. On thursday, there were more than 20 carrier strikes against isis, the most since the bush arrived in the med two weeks ago. That means more night flights. At sunrise, preparation on the flight deck. The new carrier strikes happening as President Trump is expecting fresh war plans for the isis fight from the pentagon. With additional Ground Troops and more air power likely to be presented. From the flight deck, the air war looks to be accelerating already. With plenty of open sky ahead. We have probably a 50 to 60 more capacity to launch strikes if were asked to do that. We also see evidence of what can complicate the mission. A russian ship shadowing the american carrier. 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You see it on stage, youre seeing a boy almost be swallowed by social media. And then the people in his community. And the noise that surrounds him and all he wants is to feel like hes not invisible. Through the shows twists and turns, evan becomes a social media sensation before things spiral out of control. I think hes sort of painfully imperfect. His ups and downs are bout to life by actor ben plat. I get a lot of letters from young people who have struggled with similar things and felt seen by this character in the show. I dont think its a character thats been represented in musical theater this way. The actor who plays with his mom connects with parents. Youll see the mothers behind their teenager with red eyes, and beaming at you and saying thank you, thank you. Schools are even bringing students to the show. It has become at least we hope it is, weve been told it is, that its become a conversationstarter. Its an optimistic message, i think thats partly why people can connect with it. The shows message is you will be found you will be found. Inspiring anthem that is resonating on broadway and beyond. You will be found joe friar, nbc news, new york. And thats going to do it for us on a friday night, im lester holt. For all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching and good night. Dementia. Now on extra. David cassidy breaks his silence to dr. Phil. I have dementia. The hollywood legend setting the record straight about his health. Amal clooneys official baby bump reveal. The gorgeous new photos from paris. Prince harry and Meghan Markle Holding Hands in london. The new clue shes quitting hollywoo hollywood to marry prince harry. Plus new couple alert. Diane kruger and the walking dead star norman reedus. Meryl streep versus karl lagerfeld. Their falling out over meryls oscar drets. Weve got all the last minute secrets from hollywoods biggest night. 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