Stand in Donald Trumps hush money trial. The adult film actress describing her alleged sexual encounter with trump. What she had that had the defense calling for a mistrial. Israel seizes a critical crossing in southern gaza, cutting off a crucial entry point for aid, this as it sends a delegation to continue negotiating a ceasefire deal. Our team has the latest on where the talks stand. It is the latest battle in the culture wars. The growing movement to get fluoride out of Drinking Water. The impact it could have on the health of childrens teeth. And could you start seeing fewer selfcheckout stations in the Grocery Store . The new proposal that could place limits on them. Its wednesday, may 8. Early today starts right now. Good morning, im frances rivera. We begin with breaking news, as a Severe Weather outbreak plaguing the central u. S. Continues, this time taking aim at michigan. Several tornados tormented the state tuesday leaving a trail of destruction. Officials say there are m
2024, diplomas and drama. College graduation ceremonies kick off against the backdrop of tense protests, but there is little pomp and much circumstance this year. Were outside one university at the center of the turmoil. Trial on hold, a federal judge delays the Trump Classified documents case indefinitely and a Georgia Appeals Court agrees to review a ruling in trumps election interference case there. Were tracking all the developments surrounding the former president. No bargain, do you ever buy something you just dont need because its on sale . Why money experts say you may want to stick to saving and layoff the spaving. And proud as a peacock, today cohost craig melvin is out with a new Childrens Book. Were going to chat with him about how he celebrates his kids milestones, big and small. Thats a conversation you do not want to miss. Really, really looking forward to having craig here. We are going to start this hour with colleges moving ahead with commencement plans while also dea
The move the judge made today. Also tonight, a tornado watch up for several states in the midwest, including the entire chicago metro area after a deadly Tornado Strike in oklahoma. Israeli forces entering rafah, seizing a critical Border Crossing as a possible ceasefire deal hangs in the balance. New crackdowns on propalestinian protesters, as President Biden condemns what he calls the ferocious surge of antisemitism in the u. S. Tiktok firing back. The lawsuit filed today to block a law that could ban the popular app nationwide. And our trip to the new wonderland, where Classic Childhood Books come to life. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening and welcome. A Star Prosecution Witness In The Criminal Trial Of Donald Trump appeared on the Witness Stand here in new york today. The former president coming facetoface with Adult Film Actress Stormy Daniels as she testified, at times graphically, about a sexual liaison she says she had with mr. Trump in 2006. He
Trumps legal Team Amping Up Efforts to get her and then potentially the whole trial thrown out as his current Hush Money Trial takes a break. Plus, a midmay primary throwing even more uncertainty into an already volatile race for president. The lights flashing red for donald trump after a shockingly strong showing by nikki haley who dropped out of the race months ago. And its a first since the october 7th hamasled attack in israel. Could the u. S. Pause an Arms Shipment, include thousands of weapons including bombs, and will israel pause plans for a major assault on rafah as a result. But we begin with the potentially big win for donald trump in Fulton County, georgia, where the state Appeals Court just granted his request to consider whether District Attorney fani willis should be disqualified from his election interference case. The decision comes nearly six weeks after donald trump and eight of his codefendants all accused of working to overturn the 2020 Election Results in georgia
Say he tried to hide from voters in 2016. Daniels testifying about an imbalance of power between them and, quote, blacking out during the experience. Mr. Trump denying her claims. His attorneys demanding a mistrial. But the judge rejecting it. Then the tense showdown during daniels crossexamination. Our team at the courthouse. Plus, the big news in mr. Trumps classified documents trial. The move the judge made today. Also tonight, a tornado watch up for several states in the midwest, including the entire chicago metro area after a deadly Tornado Strike in oklahoma. Israeli forces entering rafah, seizing a critical Border Crossing as a possible ceasefire deal hangs in the balance. New crackdowns on propalestinian protesters as President Biden condemns what he calls the ferocious surge of antisemitism in the u. S. Tiktok firing back. The lawsuit filed today to block a law that could ban the popular app nationwide. And our trip to the new wonderland, where Classic Childhood Books come to