republicans who might have settled his policies. good evening. today, the president let up on this, at least until he got in front of electrical union workers, and then, he really went off, talking about the economy and trying to tie the g.o.p. to this. he claimed that a republican-controlled congress would be worse for your wallet, but earlier today, he sent to cotv interviews to american saying that he knows how you feel. april s inflation data is out, worse than expected though slightly better than march. i m a little hesitant to call it good news. consumer prices accelerated 8.3% in april, down 8.5% the month prior. still higher than the 8.1% that was predicted. core inflation stripping out. volatile food and energy costs also higher, 6.2%. acutely aware of these challenges, why he has dispatched his economic team. we are on the case. speaking to farmers in illinois, announcing new plans, doubling funding for domestic fertilizer production and farming tools.
Classified documents created by members of the intelligence and military presented to the president of the United States during his term in office were purely private. And that trump himself didnt even raise this defense until more than a year after he left the white house. Decide now and give us enough time to appeal. Smiths team is pleading. After all, the president ial records act isnt even what prosecutors have charged him with violating. Its the Espionage Act. Judge Aileen Cannon has yet to respond, but as we wait, what might jack smiths team really be getting at. Former prosecutor and msnbc legal analyst, charles coleman, and legal correspondent, lisa rubin. This was a biting moment from jack smiths team, and it went further than any other legal filing that weve seen from anymore in regards directly to judge Aileen Cannons own decisions. And the frustration almost leaps off the page. I want to give you and our viewers context, we are dealing with a judge who has left undecided a
We know that closing arguments in Donald Trumps you are new york Hush Money Trial begin tuesday. They are expected to take y us the day, and then it is just a matter of how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict. That is, if they are able to reach a verdict at all. We will get back to that. First, lets not forget that this Hush Money Trial is just ne one of Donald Trumps many indictments. It was bad news for him this s week in one of the other cases. Intros classified documents case, one in which he is accused by federal prosecutors of illegally hoarding classified documents in mara lago and trying to hide them from the federal government, newly unsealed documents this week revealed new evidence with Obstruction Of Justice for the former president. Quote, once trump realized that Security Cameras at maralago could capture his employees moving classified Government Information that officials were attempting ntto retrieve, as th government issued a subpoena for the camera footage. Tru
New video of the arrest of the worlds top golfer, scottie scheffler. The officer seen running after his suv. Dash cam of scheffler led away in cuffs. And why that arresting officer has now been disciplined. The new email scam. Crooks tapping right into your bank account. Chances are youve already been targeted. And right after one of the hardest moments of his life, the High School Valedictorians inspiring speech bringing his classmates to tears. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. And good evening. Im tom llamas, in for lester. Deadly and destructive Severe Weather both here and in mexico is where we want to start tonight. In northern mexico, take a look at this. A political rally quickly turning into a triage center, as severe wind gusts cause a stage to collapse, killing at least nine and injuring more than 100. And here at home, Tens Of Millions are at risk of severe storms yet again, as so Many Americans plan to hit the road for the long memorial day weekend. Late
Town. And the new threat were tracking tonight. And just out, the new forecast for the atlantic Hurricane Season. Noaa warning its never seen one like this before. The new clashes on campus. Propalestinian protesters at Ucla Climbing on to rooftops, behind a building. Police moving into their camp while the schools president is away, testifying On Capitol Hill. The major Antitrust Suit filed against live nation. The doj accusing it of illegally driving up Concert Prices for fans. New video of the arrest of the worlds of the golfer, scottie scheffler. The officer seen running after his suv. Dash cam of scheffler led away in cuffs. And why that arresting officer has now been disciplined. The new email scam. Crooks tapping right into your bank account. Chances are youve already been targeted. And right after one of the hardest moments of his life, the High School Valedictorians inspiring speech bringing his classmates to tears. This is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. And good evening.