evacuation. why weren t residents in one county told to get out sooner? and is more tropical weather on the way? president biden set to visit the state this week. our rob marciano is standing by in hard-hit fort myers. developing overseas, ukrainian forces celebrate a stunning victory in a key city in the eastern donbas region. russian troops retreat just hours after vladimir putin claimed the city as part of russia. the setback raises fears that putin could resort to using a nuclear weapon. a former top u.s. general weighs in on what comes next. u.s. hostages freed. new details on the prisoner swap that brought seven americans home from venezuela and two convicted drug smugglers who were freed from an american prison. the deadly stampede at a soccer game. fans rush the field, police fire tear gas, at least 125 killed, including several teens attending their first game. the nfl is now updating its concussion protocols after two frightening injuries to the miami dolphi
Members and really weakened americas credibility on The World Stage and after two years of appeasement by the Biden Administration of iran that weve got to recognize that the weakness of this administration has emboldened the enemies of freedom around the world. War is raging in Eastern Ureuro and now war in the middle east. We see china menace in the asia pacific. We have to meet this moment with american strength. Were the leader of the free world, the arsenal of democracy, i would tell my old colleagues, its time, let Congress Work its will, crunch the numbers. Lets get resources to secure the southern border of the United States as well. But this is a time for American Leadership and american strength and thats the pathway toward peace around the world. And among our allies. And those are all things included in this package proposed by the Biden Administration. Come back soon, former Vice President mike pence, thank you. Thank you, poppy. Cnn this morning continues now. And it is t
He saw that first image of them finally freed and what about the more than 200 other hostages hamas still holds . All this as israeli strikes hammer gaza. A church sheltering civilians badly damaged. Lines of trucks carrying aid for gaza stranded at the egypt border. What is Still Holding them up . Also, the house gop dropping jim jordan as their Speaker Nominee after he loses a third vote. The chaos and the new candidates jumping in. The surprise in court, a former lawyer for the Trump Campaign Pleading Guilty in that Georgia Election interference case. How damaging is it for the former president . And the new drama in the new york fraud case. The social media post that just cost donald trump 5,000. The urgent manhunt after a maryland judge is shot dead at his home. The Armed And Dangerous suspect. Was he angry with the judge over his divorce . And the voices of war. The people weve met whose lots are forever changed. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. And good eveni
During the gape. T the investigation tonight. The new deadline auto workers have given the big three. Will they expand their strike nbc news investigates millions of patients may have been subjected to unauthorized pelvic exams during surgery. Why its allowed. And the broadway understudy getting the call, while she was stuck on a plane the race to get to the stage on time. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt good evening and welcome. A moment of joy today for five americans out of iranian custody and experiencing home for the first time in many years. Even as President Biden seemed to make clear the deal that secured their release may have changed little in the bitter relationship between the u. S. And iran. With the terms of the agreement, a Prisoner Exchange and a Money Infusion for irans humanitarian needs under political fire in washington, President Biden was here in new york today, speaking at the opening of the United Nations general assembly, where he issued a f
But the Biden Administration is receiving a lot of criticism for the deal that brought them home. Well go through all of that in just a moment. Also ahead wellbri you a preview of President Bidens busy day at the United Nations General Assembly here in new york where hes expected to push for continued support for ukraine. Plus the latest on capitol hill to avoid a shutdown as House Republicans are struggling to get all their members onboard with even a shortterm funding deal. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this tuesday, september 19th. Im jonathan lemire, and thanks for starting your day with us. Later on this morning President Joe Biden is set to address the United Nations General Assembly for the third time. A Senior Administration official tells nbc news that the president will lay out for the world the steps that he and his administration challenges. Those challenges range from the Largest Armed conflict in europe since world war ii to escalating tensions with global