Transcripts For WRC NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt 20170309

And inspiring america, an exnfl pro, changing lives. Nightly news begins right now. From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening, the cia is urgently assessing the impact of what may be one of the most damaging exposures of vital secrets the agency has ever experienced. Purported details released by wikileaks of how the cia is able to turn personal and home devices into potent eavesdropping tools for spying overseas. In short, the keys to the agencys cyber arsenal. Tonight nbc news has learned a scramble is on within the cia to find the source of the leak, possibly one of their own. We get details from nbcs andrea mitchell. Reporter ton to find out who is behind what could be one of the worst u. S. Intelligence breaches in modern history. That bombshell release of thousands of documents wikileaks claims were stolen from the cia. Nbc news now learning from a senior u. S. Official that the documents contain authentic information about the cias top secret tools for hacking. If i were inside the agency today, id be looking at what was disclosed, who had access to that information, what would be their motivations and abilities to reveal it, and whether or not a foreign country like russia was involved. Reporter two u. S. Intelligence sources telling nbc news russia is suspect because of moscows ties to wikileaks, and the hacked emails during the 2016 campaign. Could russia have hacked the cia, or a worse nightmare . Could there be a mole, a spy inside the cia working for Vladimir Putin . Other possibilities, a leak from British Intelligence partners, or the u. S. Consulate in frankfurt, headquarters for the cias hacking operation. It is a major leak of material, and how they got it will be preoccupying the cia for weeks to come. Reporter another key question, how badly has the cias Critical Mission been compromised . What this does is reveal not just u. S. Capabilities, but it gives a road map to americas enemies as to not only how to defend against these capabilities, but also how to use them. Reporter the fear, terrorists and others overseas could have a playbook for how the cia hacks into their smart fon smartphones, smart tvs and computers. Even into encrypted apps like signal and whatsapp. They knew there was a breach late last year, but not what it was. Now theres political fallout at a white house already at war with the agency. The idea that we are having these ongoing disclosures of national security, and classified information should be something that everybody is outraged in this country. Tonight wikileaks is claiming theyve released only 1 of what theyve got. Inside the cia tonight, the hunt is on. Former Officials Say likely cin schedules, their contacts, even bank accounts, trying to find the source of the leak. Lester . Thank you, andrea. The fallout from this breach is farreaching, into millions of american homes. Some Tech Companies say theyve addressed some of their vulnerabilities, but that still leaves a lot of American Families asking, if the cia can do it overseas, do cyber criminals here at home have similar capabilities to spy on you through your smartphone or tv in your home. Heres nbcs tom costello. Reporter tonight, Security Pros say the cias alleged hacking blueprints should serve as a reality check for all americans. The only secure device would be one thats turned off, steppedon, melted down, buried, and then maybe its secure. Ive got him. Hes right here on the street. Reporter Cyber Security pro james line has already demonstrated how easily he could hack into my phone, watch me through the camera lens, and listen through the microphone. Cheeseburger . Reporter all of these devices around us now potentially could be compromised. Reporter the top tip, always upgrade to the latest operating system, it will have uptodate security patches. If youre really worried, tape over the camera, turn off the Location Services and the cloud backup. Apple tells nbc news, many of the vulnerability issues leaked today were already identified and patched in its latest operating system. Among the cias tactics revealed on wikileaks, hacking into samsung tvs, even when they were off, then listening to ambient household conversations. Samsung says its urgently looking into the matter. Vulnerability is no secret. Its the wifi. The solution is simple, turn off the wifi, or pull the power. While its illegal for the cia to spy on u. S. Soil, Security Experts say hackers and spies are constantly buying, stealing, and trading techniques and software. Americans are going smart gadgets, theyre going to have to update them like a desktop computer. Reporter the chilling reality, a cyber underworld is always trying to break in. Tom costello, nbc news, washington. Now to the growing revolt inside the Republican Party over the gops plan to replace obamacare. A hard sell for gop leaders, stressing these are just the beginning stages, expressing confidence theyll win enough support to get it done. And President Trump getting involved in a fullcourt press as millions of Americans Health care hangs in the balance. Heres nbcs hallie jackson. Reporter after campaigning on his art of the deal everybody wants me to negotiate. Thats what im known as, a negotiator. Reporter the ultimate test now of whether he can close one. President trump hardselling health care with the bill he backs in big trouble, even with conservatives. They understand that this is just obamacare with a different label. Reporter the far right, frustrated with whats in the bill, like tax credits. De Medicaid Expansion longterm. But for the president , passing this is personal, after he spent months making this signature promise. Repeal and replace obamacare. We will repeal and replace obamacare. Were going to get health care taken care of in this country. Reporter so to sell resistant republicans hes offering not punishment, but olive branches. Bowling nights for some conservatives, others asked to dinner, like one tonight with skeptical senator ted cruz. The bill as written is not going to pass the senate. Reporter its cost wont be clear until next week, with the white house working to wave off a number that could be too expensive for the gop to get behind. Lawmakers today officially started the process to pass the plan. No. Do you think theres going to be a lot of changes . No. No changes . No, absolutely not. Reporter that could be a problem, a gop source says the House Speaker is privately telling his members, p has their backs. Both betting they can get this done together. This is an all hands on deck. We all ran on repealing and replacing obamacare. This is going to be Donald Trumps biggest sales job, because its emotional, personal, there are winners and losers. Reporter the aarp and multiple medical associations have come out opposing this bill, as the president focuses on not Just Health Care but filling Key Administration positions. A source close to jon huntsman confirms he was offered the job as ambassador to russia and has accepted. The former utah governor had been a big critic of the president during the campaign. Lester . Thanks, hallie. Theres a growing death toll as wildfires explode out of control across several states. Over a million acres scorched as crews work overtime to struggling to contain the spread. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez is in the fire zone tonight. Reporter its an allout firefight from the ground and from the air. Lock it up and get in reporter drac kansas Highway Patrol trooper, capturing a heartpounding escape. This scale, this is more unprecedented when it becomes this large. Reporter today, 22 Million People were under threat with redflag warnings across seven states. So far six people have been killed. Including this truck driver in kansas. Powerful wind gusts up to 35 miles an hour, fueling the flames. Kansas alone, more than 700,000 acres scorched. Low humidity are hampering the efforts. Reporter in oklahoma, more than 800,000 acres are charred, dozens of homes, ravaged. This is the path of destruction as seen by an airline passenger. Theres nowhere to run and theres plenty of grass left to burn. Reporter this is all thats left of mark van dewalkers home. Were carrying on. We will survive. Thats what was intended for us all. So well just carry on. Reporter tonight, he and his neighbors are hoping the worst is over. Of emergency for 22 counties. Tomorrow authorities here are hoping that lower wind gusts will help firefighters, but the battle wont be easy. Especially with no significant rain in the forecast until this weekend. Lester . Gabe gutierrez in oklahoma tonight, thanks. Now to a deadly attack on a hospital in afghanistan, carried out by isis gunmen disguised as doctors. In happened in kabul, just yards from the u. S. Embassy. When it was over, at least 30 people were killed. Our chief foreign correspondent, richard engel, has more tonight. Reporter afghan commandos landed on the roof of kabuls main Military Hospital as four isis gunmen were inside. Some disguised as doctors, moving from ward to ward. I was in the operation room when a suicide bomber in a white doctors uniform came in, said a doctor, i fell to the ground, then he shot my colleague. Caught terrified men hiding on narrow window sills during the sixhour siege. They were firing at doctors, visitors, and patients. I hid under a desk, said a man visiting a relative. The u. S. Embassy in kabul is just a few blocks away. The embassy condemned the attack. No staff was reported hurt. At least 30 people were killed in the assault, including the government said, the attackers. It follows two similar raids in kabul on Afghan Police and Intelligence Officers just over a week ago. That attack was claimed by the taliban. One of several groups now competing for control. Even with around 9,000 u. S. Troops in afghanistan, much of that country remains lawless. And isis is exploiting that to try and set up a new base, as it faces increasing pressure in iraq and syria. Lester . Richard engel, thank you. Tonight two victims are stepping forward for the first time, from that photo scandal rocking the the women are part of a group of two dozen whose photos, many of them nude, were posted on a marine social networking site without their knowledge. A sweeping investigation is under way and nbcs Miguel Almaguer has the new fallout. Reporter its the scandal shaking the marine corps, photos of more than two dozen naked fellow servicewomen, surfacing on a private Facebook Page called marines united, with nearly 30,000 followers and 2,500 comments. Many of them graphic, even condoning rape. Tonight two of the marines are speaking out, claiming theyre victims, including erica butner. As a marine corps veteran, i am disheartened and disgusted with this scandal. Victim blaming and the excuse that some are giving that boys will be boys, needs to stop. Reporter some of the pictures were taken without the victims knowledge or consent. Identifying the women by name, rank, and duty station. We will not be reporter the corps commandant called the alleged behavior demeaning and degrading. Its embarrassing to our corps, to our families, and to the nation. Reporter but senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants more, demanding a congressional investigation. These are women who are willing to serve this country and even die for this country. And to be treated with such disregard and disdain, i think, is outrageous. I encourage all victims of this incident to come forward. You are not alone. Reporter tonight in a case of cyber betrayal, the website is down. But the victims say their pain is just beginning. Miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. It was called a day without a woman, a demonstration for womens rights that took place around th country in many forms today, on the job, in schools, and on the streets. Nbcs Anne Thompson has been following it all and has this report. Reporter clad in demonstrate their economic clout, a 21 billion contribution each day. Demanding equal pay, protection of reproductive rights and better job opportunities. Do you think this day will change anything . I think so. I think seeing the amount of people and what we want to change, you cant ignore this. Reporter hit hard, the nations schools, where women make up 76 of teachers. No classes today in districts in maryland, virginia, and north carolina, angering some parents. I didnt get the chance to take the day off, why should they . Reporter symbols spoke volumes. A statue of a little girl facing down wall streets famous bull. You see her changing perceptions and stereotypes. Reporter though much smaller than januarys womens march, its target still the same, President Trump. [ chanting ] reporter many like these moms, looking to the future. What do you hope for your daughter . I hope that she doesnt have to march for her rights. Reporter a day without women with much work left to do. Anne thompson, nbc still ahead tonight, the thing that hospitals now have to tell you, and it could save you thousands of dollars. Ial for h, but maybe not for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Because there are options. Like an unjection™. Xeljanz xr. 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J. Is struggling financially and still feels taken advantage of. I was mugged. I think thats an appropriate word to use, you know. Reporter m. J. Was stuck with 28,000 in rehab bills that medicare would not cover. Why . When she went to the hospital, her doctor categorized her as being under observation. Her chart did not call her an inpatient, even though she was in the hospital for three days. I just wish they would do something and make it fairer for the people like myself that got caught in this. Reporter for the 55 million americans with medicare, nursing facility Rehab Services are covered only if the patient receives hospital care as an inpatient for three consecutive days. Even more frustrating, patients have not always been told whether theyre considered inpatient, or under observation. That cng today says patient advocate judy stein. What changes now . For the first time, the federal government is mandating, requiring all hospitals to tell people if they are in outpatient observation status. Reporter that means verbal and written notification. But theres still a catch. So a doctor could now tell you, kate, youre under observation status, but can you do anything about it . All you can do is complain and urge them to change that. Reporter to fight back, she recommends ask if youll need rehab, make your case while youre still in the hospital, talk to the hospital doctor, the discharge office, even enlist the help of your personal physician. M. J. Is now dependent on medicaid, unsure if shell ever get out of debt. I dont buy anything personally for myself. Basically i just pay off my bills and try to bay off my try to pay off my debt. Patient advocates say theres a lot more to be done, and members of congress are pursuing more action to address this head on. But at least people will now kwh being under observation status. 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And my lack of identity outside of football is what led me to coping and stuffing pain pills down my throat, rather than addressing the person staring me back in the mirror. Reporter with his life in a downward spiral, the gym became voboras sanctuary. Massage is free today. Reporter he found purpose in training athletes, and found his calling working with amputees. Many of them veterans like kenny kalish, who lost both legs and an arm while serving in afghanistan. He doesnt let you give up on yourself, because we wont give up on you. Reporter he runs the adaptive training foundation, offering a program for athletes with disabilities, working on their bodies and minds. They see themselves as broken, and what were trying to show them, what is once broken, can be revived with a new purpose upon. Reporter chris shafer came from colorado. Hes a Police Officer who after multiple knee replacements, had to amputate his leg. At your lowest point, what did you think . I didnt want to wake up. Reporter now, after just a few weeks here rapid fire, big swing reporter his confidence is returning, all thanks to a man who is anything but irrelevant. Everything at this point. Everything. Whats up, bro . Reporter joe fryer, nbc news, dallas. Thats going to do for us on a wednesday night. Im lester holt. For all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching and goodnight. Fios is not cable. Were wired differently. Maybe thats why weve been ranked highest in cutomer satisfaction by jd power 4 years in a row. All for 79. 99 per month, for the first year with a twoyear agreement. Its the only internet with equal upload and download speeds. Cable only offers upload speeds that are a fraction of the download speeds. Plus get hbo for a year and free multiroom dvr service for two years. Get the best. Go to getfios. Com. I mean, to be quite honest, i just feel hey, princess, its dad. Im the reason that hes dead. Kates bombshell, but is she really to blame for jacks death . 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