Overstepping of executive authority. They think they can go at it legally, perhaps, if not legislatively. Senior white house officials, take a listen. Looking at, he is doing everything within his authority. What he will announce tonight, he he clearly has the authority to do. What theyve done is what can we do . What can we justify . Thats what hes going to lay out tonight. That would make it the largest change in immigration in close to 30 years. The people who would be affected, the parents of citizens, but wont help the parents of dreamers, they dont think they can find the legal justification of that. The speech expected to last about ten minutes tonight. And then, again, the president hits the road for what will be weeks long, if not months long push to get support for this, joy. All right. Nbcs Chris Jansing at the white house. Thanks very much. Sure. To capitol hill now where republicans are vowing that the president taking unilateral action on immigration will result in consequences down the road. The action hes proposed would ignore the law, would reject the voice of the voters and would impose unfairness in lawabiding citizens. Kelly odonnell live on capitol hill. All right, kelly, we heard an earful from republican after republican on the hill. Whats the consensus . Well, there is real frustration, joy, over the process. You certainly have some republicans who are kind of long on the merits, be you also have some that might support the ideas but dont like the process. The use of an executive action. Youve got that range happening. It has ignited a fire, it is a talking point that echoes well on conservative radio and in the republican voter community. There are options like looking to defund portions of the authority the president used to carry out the actions hell outline tonight. But it is, as chris pointed out, very much a pr war. It is important when you consider that those who serve on capitol hill are very caught up on the idea of what is their role to write legislation. Critics say, well, they just havent done that. Chuck schumer of new york, the democrat said, republicans dont get mad, get even by passing some sort of legislation that would address some of these issues. There are republicans who say taking steps, not in a big comprehensive sweeping way, but a piece by piece approach, Border Security first is what when he most often hear, dealing with visa issues would be another topic. Some even support some concerns for the dreamer kids as theyre known. So theres a real fight here about the passions, about the politics and also how the law should function. And so thats something thats going to carry this conversation for weeks to come. And when chris points out that theyre going to nevada, remember, harry reid of nevada, hes up in the next cycle for reelection and so the president going there is also helpful to soon be minority leader harry reid launching his next reelection campaign. All right. A lot to think about there. Thanks very much. And coming up, well talk with an activist from united we dream. For more on what the president s action will mean to millions of undocumented immigrants who are facing deportation. All right. Lets go to florida now where classes are canceled at Florida State university after a gunman opened fire overnight inside a packed library where hundreds of students were studying for exams. Three students were wounded and two remain hospitalized. The gunman was killed in a shootout with police. Mark, what do we know about this gunman . Reporter well, Nothing Official yet. We expect to hear at least nothing that nbc is reporting at this time until we get full confirmation, joy. We expect to get that from the police at a News Conference in about an hour from now. Ill describe the scene to you here. This is the library where the shooting occurred. It was around the corner back in the frontme. Students are gathering there now. Classes have been canceled, exams postponed as the scene is being processed. It has the yellow crime tape around it. We are told by authorities that last night at the time of the shooting, actually early this morning, about 12 30, there were 300 to 400 students inside this building all studying for final exams. The mayor of tallahassee says perhaps the only good news here is that most of them were spared. The horrible news is that three students were shot, one is in critical condition, one is now listed in Good Condition in the hospital, an upgrade from stable. The third suffered a grazing wound and was treated on the scene. One student told us that the scene here was very chaotic. She saw a man shot in the leg, a man manning the front desk, but also credited the police who got here very quickly. They shot the gunman and brought this scene under control. Joy . All right. Mark potter in tallahassee. Thank you. And now to the controversy surrounding bill cosby. New video has surfaced of cosby declining to answer questions about the Sexual Assault allegations against him. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez has been following the story from los angeles. No, no, we dont answer that. In this newly released video from the associated press, the tv dad who seemed to have all the answers on the cosby show. I am your father. I brought you in this world, and ill take you out. This time, apparently did not like the question. I just wanted to ask if you wanted to respond at all about whether any of that was true. Theres no response. The interview with cosby and his wife about art he was lending to the smithsonian took place november 6th. Toward the end, the a. P. Reporter asked about the video recently gone viral of standup comedian burris calling cosby a racist. There is no comment about that. And ill tell you why. I think you were told, i dont want to compromise your integrity, but we dont i dont talk about it. He then asked a reporter not to use that part of the interview. And i would appreciate it if it was scuttled. I hear you. I will tell that to my editors and and i think they will understand. Well, i think if you want to consider yourself to be serious that it will not appear anywhere. Six women have now publicly accused cosby of Sexual Assault. Over the last ten years, its been coming and going and coming and going and its been sliding under the rug quite a lot. Now, its time. People are listening. Court records of a 2006 civil suit that was settled show ten more women made anonymous claims. Cosby has never been charged with any crime. A former prosecutor tells nbc news there wasnt enough proof. I thought cosby was guilty and had done something wrong, but that i mean, i cant stand up in court and tell the judge and jury my gut tells me hes guilty. Cosbys attorney said their client would not dignify discredited claims with a response. They call the most recent Rape Allegation from former supermodel Janice Dickinson a complete lie contradicted by accounts in her own book. The loss of innocence i suffered and women out there suffer is why im sitting here today. And i dont care about what cosby or networks or anybody says. I am you will hear me. But nbc has now pulled the plug on a planned sitcom starring cosby, netflix has stopped a comedy special and tv land has trapped reruns of the cosby show. At 77 with all of these allegations, its going to be difficult for him to launch another tv show or film. That was nbcs Gabe Gutierrez reporting in los angeles. Now, for that crippling Winter Weather pounding the great lakes region. A second snowstorm is hitting sections of western new york south of buffalo today. For now, towns already buried under snow are being spared. At least eight deaths are being blamed on the Winter Weather. And 132mile stretch of the new york throughway remains closed for a third day. Other major highways and closures are in place. At a News Conference this morning, andrew cuomo says it would be impractical for the Buffalo Bills to host the jets this sunday. The nfl has yet to decide whether to postpone or relocate the game. Live from new york. How much snow is expected today . Reporter well, get this, joy. As much as 2 to 3 feet in some areas as that, of course, is on top of what has already fallen. Now, its not every day that you are eye level with a street sign, but that is the case up and down the road here as the plows try to push some of that snow from the road up here on to these banks. Even some of these houses down the way, which havent had that snowplow effect are still buried up to their windows in all of this powder. A lot of people choosing to not even try to dig out until all of the snow has fallen. We are expecting what is being described as the second phase of the storm to continue through the afternoon. And then this weekend, believe it or not, going to see warmer temperatures. Some of the snow is actually going to start melting prompting authorities to already start looking ahead towards possible flooding. Meanwhile, people being urged to stay off the roads to check on their neighbors, especially, if they are elderly, we had schools in the Buffalo Public School system cancel today. A lot of businesses canceled simply because they cant even get to their front door or prop it open with the weight of that snow against it. Weve seen some collapsed roofs, some storm doors that have broken inside. Really, just a mess here and the worst yet is the the worst is not yet over for people here who today may be dealing with 2 to 3 feet of snow, joy, and by the weekend, possible flooding. Back to you. Thanks very much. And coming up, i will talk to an advocate and to a dreamer and a dreamer about what shes most looking forward to hear from the president tonight. Then well go beyond the border and consider the impact of the president s announcement. Msnbc will carry the president s announcement tonight live at 7 45 eastern for live coverage. Its more than the car. For lotus f1 team, the Competitive Edge is the cloud. Powered by microsoft dynamics, azure, and office 365, the team can gain Real Time Insights and instantly share information around the globe. When every millisecond counts, staying competitive begins with the cloud. This is the microsoft cloud. We know in the cyber world, threats are always evolving. At first, we were protecting networks. 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And two, they really dont like president obamas plan to fix it. We cant take every person without destroying the country. This president , if he doesnt get his way, ive got a pen, ive got a phone. Im going to go it alone. Well, thats a disaster waiting to occur. The action hes proposed would ignore the law, would reject the voice of the voters and would impose unfairness on lawabiding immigrants all without solving the problem. In fact, his action is more likely to make it even worse. Joining me now the director of advocacy and policy at united we dream. Thank you for being here. Its a pleasure to be here. Lets talk about what we do know about the plan. The thinking is it would help some 5 Million People, not the parents of dreamers, they would not be included. But it could help, you know, millions of people potentially stay in the country and even potentially work. What is what do you think about the plan so far from what youve heard of it . That is right. I think its a tremendous victory. Certainly not everything weve hoped for. Were talking about 5 Million People who would be able to live without fear of deportation, who have work permits and continue to contribute to this great country which they call home.