and what it means for the race. also tonight, states of emergency declared in the northeast. the water is still rising in places after that massive storm. our team with first responders rescuing people trapped in homes. the rising toll. at least five people killed, and the new storm threat in the west, just days before christmas. the massive volcano eruption in iceland. dramatic images, rivers of fire, lava shooting up from a miles long crack in the earth. new video of two israeli hostages held by islamic jihad and the showdown in the red sea. the new task force being formed by the u.s. to stop rebel attacks on ships as more shipping giants suspend operations there. border crossings hitting a new record as a legal battle erupts over a controversial new texas law. and she made history on the nation s highest court. president biden and chief justice roberts leading a final farewell to sandra day o connor. announcer: this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. good
what s being done to protect the critical trade route? the united states, our allies and our partners will do what we have to do to counter the start sent to protect these ships. holiday shipping season is in full swing. how ai technology is thwarting porch pirates. it is computers versus criminals and we have to use every tech capability that we have. this is like something from a movie! norah: the stunning images coming out of iceland after a volcano erupts. the fast-moving lava. my dream is to be the first female marine in the olympics. norah: and our series, profiles in service. we will introduce you to a marine who hopes of becoming an olympian and inspiring girls everywhere. i want to be remembered as somebody that brought others along with me. woo, that was great. norah: good evening. i m norah o donnell, and thank you for being with us. there is breaking news out of colorado, where the state s supreme court just ruled that donald trump is dis
colorado supreme court shakes up the 2024 presidential race. donald trump is ineligible for that state s republican primary ballot. we ll have expert legal analysis on the ruling and what could come next. meanwhile, the former president is doubling down on his disturbing rhetoric about immigrants, using more language that mirrors adolph hitler s speeches to nazi germany. plus, congress leaves washington all without passing a foreign aid bill, leaving critical funding for ukraine until next year. we ll break down the chances they can get a deal done once they return. good morning and welcome to way too early on this wednesday, december 20th. i m ali vitali in for jonathan lemire. in a historic decision the colorado supreme court has ruled donald trump is disqualified from hold office again after determining he engaged in insurrection in january 6, 2021. the 4-3 ruling reverses a lower court decision and effectively keeps the former president off the state s ballot unti
following the day s developments. are there any indications of what the us position is likely to intense negotiations continue, the united states saying they re trying to resolve outstanding issues of the council members that they fully support getting more humanitarian aid in the gaza and speaking to diplomats, the sticking points or main language in regards to hostilities and we have seen the resolutions watered down to call for a suspension of hostilities but there is a phrase and then it still refers to urgent steps to get to a sustainable cessation of hostilities there remains a sticking point. we also hear from diplomats there remains a sticking point. we also hearfrom diplomats that there remains a sticking point. we also hear from diplomats that israel is only putting pressure on the united states in regards to this proposal for un united states in regards to this proposalfor un monetary united states in regards to this proposal for un monetary mechanism. they re conc
harris: the heavy weight of a crashing presidency in the polls. president biden reportedly agitated and suddenly starting to care about what americans are saying about him. well, who could ignore voters signaling that bidenomics is a bust? and they are not better off under this president. i m harris faulkner and you are in the faulkner focus. a new fox survey shows the economy by far is the most important issue to voters. it usually is. and the word of the day for voters right now is pain. pain over stubbornly high prices under a president who tells them it is not happening. the average american is not benefiting economically, people are sad about how things are happening at our federal government? i do most of the shopping in my home. the prices were through the roof. when i sat down and looked at what they are telling me inflation was 6%, 8%, 10%, i roughly say for me it was 30, 35% easy. growing food and gas prices. again especially new york city has been a chall