Joining us im jess kwa aguirre. Raj mathai. This might be the middle point of the destruction in houston. The danger continues tonight. Here what we know. Bay area certain and rescue crews have now arrived in the flood zone. And more help on the way. What you see here another highly skilled team leaving from move et field. Tomorrow morning President Trump will arrive in texas to survey the damage and suffering first hand opinion the latest numbers now the police and fire officials fielded about 2000 calls for rescues since last night. Three people confirmed dead. But a number of people still unaccounted for. Among the missing a family of six which includes four children and their great grandparents which you see. The van swept away by flood waters. Ian cull begins our coverage. Ian so many tragedies so much misery but Amazing Stories of bravery. There are a lot of helpers in the place that desperately needs it. Flood waters rising. The storm far from over. National guardsmen including
Spectacular ride. Also, tonight, why millions of you are about to see more money in the mail. From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening to our viewers in the west. Thank you for being here. In a flurry of announcements and signings over the last 24 hours, President Trump has taken dramatic steps to unravel two major obama era initiatives. The president making his most aggressive move yet to pull the legs out from under obamacare. The white house, in a latenight statement, announcing an end to subsidy payments to insurers. The president taking matters into his own hands after congress failure to repeal and replace the law, one of mr. Trumps Signature Campaign promises. And also today the president took a big step toward abandoning the Iran Nuclear Deal. More on that in just a moment. But first, to the big news that could affect healthcare for millions. Our Kristen Welker has details. Reporter the move could be a dagger to obama