You just heard from the president , as israeli strikes continue, targeted strikes inside beirut, theyre bracing for potential retaliation from hezbollah, after waves of deadly attacks involving explosive devices, and the First Lady joins the president at the Cabinet Meeting this hour after my exclusive conversation with her on a range of topics, including her Husbands Decision to step aside from the president ial race. We havent had a chance to speak to you since he decided he would be stepping aside. Obviously a historic decision to hand the reins over. Are you at peace with his decision . Im totally at peace, and so is he. Lets get started. Good day to you, im Peter Alexander, in for my friend, Andrea Mitchell. The 2024 election is underway, as in person, early voting kicks off in three states, while Donald Trumps republican party is facing a major scandal that could impact his chances in what is a crucial battle ground, the state of North Carolina. Trump endorsed Lieutenant Governor
Good to be with you. Im katy tur. This is a monumental day, the Federal Reserve cut Interest Rates for the first time in four years. This was an aggressive 50 Basis Point Cut or half a Percentage Point that will move markets and Mortgage Rates. It might also move the tide of the election. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell followed the announcement with a speech of his own, appearing to signal more aggressive cuts to come, indicating that inflation is finally under control, all of this, just 48 days before the president ial election. Big day. Joining us now, nbc News Business and data reporter, brian cheung, national Affairs Correspondent with the nation John Nichols, and director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy Institute of politics and msnbc political contributor, John Della volpe. Nbc Business Correspondent Christine romans will be here in just a second. Brian, i shall begin with you, explain what We Saw, and also tell me what he said in his news conference. Yeah, and its stil
Hello, everyone. Hes making sure his phone is turned off. 5 00 in new York CIty and thisei is the five. Just moments ago the fbi Secret Service and other officials giving a major update on the second Assassinationli Attempt on Donald Trumps life. The subject who did not have line of sight to former president fled the scene. He did not fire or get off any shots at our agent. What we did proves that the system can work. Because the suspect didnt even get close to getting around off and we a apprehended him and brought him to justice. It comes as we get chilling new details on the Wouldbe Assassin including what he was doing right before getting caught. DoIt he Wasear Tha lying in waIt, spending nearly 12 hours hiding in a Snipers Nest near the Golf Course before being confronted. And Agent Opening Fire after spotting a Rifle Poking through a Chainlink Fence where the C Former president was golfingha, causing the suspect to flee in a car until cops caught up wIthus him. In the secret Serv
Norah tonight, Hezbollah Vows Revenge after hundreds of pagers explode at the same time, wounding thousands and killing about a dozen. Why the Terror Group blames israel for the coordinated sophisticated attack. No bail for Sean Diddy combs after pleading not guilty to Sex Trafficking and racketeering charges. The shocking accusations in the indictment. Mr. Combs is a fighter. Hes going to fight this to The End. Norah and Tonights Eye on america. During this especially divisive Election Cycle, meet the man with the unique solution to bring the country together. As americans, we really are all in the same boat together. Norah the Cbs Evening news starts now. Good evening. Im norah odonnell, and Thank You for being with us. We want to start with an attack in the Middle East unlike anything weve ever seen before. Hundreds of wireless pagers exploded at the same time, around 3 30 p. M. Local time. That was across lebanon and syria, targeting members of hezbollah, the iranianbacked militia
It is good to be back with you on this second hour of Chris Jansing reports. At this hour, the federal indictment against Sean Diddy combs including charges of Sex Trafficking and racketeering. What were learning about how he allegedly coerced and controlled his victims as he faces his arraignment this hour. Senate republicans are facing new pressure this hour on ivf protections, but it isnt coming from democrats. Donald trump himself is pledging support. Plus, why a judge rejected Mark Meadows efforts to move his indictment to Federal Court over attempts to overturn Donald Trumps 2020 Election Loss in arizona. Mortgage rates are down. Gas prices the lowest since 2021. With the first Fed Rate cut expected this week, is this Data Signaling a true soft landing for the american economy . Our Nbc News reporters are following all of the latest developments and we begin with Laura Jarrett following the breaking news on Sean Diddy combs. We have the indictment. Weve heard from federal prosecu