World headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. We begin with an nbc news exclusive about election day, just five days away, and the deep concern that has the nations Intelligence Services on edge tonight. With all of us transfixed on the tight race between Hillary Clinton and donald trump, weve learned the government has been quietly, but urgently, taking unprecedented steps to deal with the possibility of cyber throw the American Election into chaos. And wouldbe attackers may have already offered a disturbing preview. Nbc news Senior Investigative correspondent Cynthia Mcfadden has details. Reporter officials in the department of homeland security, the military, and the Intelligence Community tell nbc news the u. S. Government is gearing up for an unprecedented effort to protect the country on election day. According to multiple and preparing for some sort of cyber chaos next week. Current and former Officials Say an attack on critical infrast
Theres no reason to believe arson was involved. Parts of the building a complete loss. We havent been able to get inside to some of those areas to determine how much loss there is. Police chief olsen saying the items kept inside the building by police are a complete loss. Items typically for long term storage. It could be some evidence from years ago where the case hae something we dont want to dispose of, and we want to keep it for a while. Until the court case is over. Along with evidence bicycles the Police Department found over the years were also kept inside. But nowonly these burnt bicycles remain. Another big loss a trailer full of police riot gear. But olsen saying no major concern to daily operation on the department. Yeah, theres nothing really cases that have been disposed of but we dont want to get rid of the evidence. Police chief olsen also told me the two cars involved in that deadly car accident over the weekend were also apart of the evidence kept in that building. Liv
He didnt have a chance no florida, ohio or North Carolina. And in michigan, the pennsylvania race too close to call where Hillary Clinton was supposed to have won there by a wide margin so a pretty interesting and shocking result so far. A look at new york city, not a lot going on there right now. A big crowd on hand as you saw at the trump headquarters earlier. Kaines home state obviously, got one in her victory column there. Amanda take a look at the popular vote numbers. This is with 55 reporting and again, this is the popular vote. The road to 270 is what really matters here tonight so that is the situation. Donald trumps way, 24 of the iowa totals coming in and Hillary Clinton, about five points in our amanda and low reporting, were at 24 in iowa. Here is a look at the map. Donald trump in red and the blue are the states that clinton has won. You may remember back in president obama won the outer edges, the east coast, west coast, and the entire section up the middle was red. Ron
President. Waking up. nats of food and getting out. A topic of conversation this morning donald trump is the next president of the united states. I didnt stay up last night to listen so i am really suprised this morning. Trump is our next president. Waking up. nats of food and getting out. Donald trump is the next president of the united states. Some are suprised i just kept saying wow. Others, not so much. In the back of my head i suprised. I wasnt suprised but i was ap lieth says shes worried about americas future. Its nervewracking because how could people actually believe or agree with what he represents. Saying his words. Have hurt. I am a double minority being a woman and a black woman and his tactics really targeted minorities and its just heartbreaking. Its been a messy election season but david helm what a man says that marks him. Its what he does. Some choosing to take their breakfast with a side Beautiful Day today and i dont want my day ruined by the fact that i may or may
Things the governor also ruled out becoming trumps secretary of agriculture. He says he doesnt want to live in washington. Two days after the election senator joni ernst elated over the outcome excited to get back to work. Kwwls Macleod Hageman joins us from the studio. Mac . I caught up with senator ernst for caregiver wellness day in cedar rapids asking how her role might change under President Trump and her across the nation nats. Protest2 people young and old protesting results of the 2016 president ial race. Senator joni ernst reponds. It is very unfortunate. Everybody has a right to protest, but i dont believe it is helpful. I think we need to find ways to unifiy our country good commander and chief. I think he intends to do everything he has outlined on man. I think he will extend his thoughts and best wishes to any assuring everyone Congress Works together on many issues regardless of party affiliation. The credit for caring act i spoke to these folks about is an example of som