C confident. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. We learned late today that ivanka trumps recently announced informal role in his fathers white house is about to become a formal job, despite her proclamations during the campaign she had no desire to be part of the administration. Mrs. Trump is joining her husband jared kusnyer as a federal employee, albeit, unpaid. A Family Business wrank led watchdogs and todays announcement was to address the concerns. Ivanka trump is the first daughter or son to work in their fathers white house since eisenhower was president. Christian welker has details. Reporter tonight, its official, ivanka trump now a federal employee in her fathers white house. Her title assistant to the president. Shes always had a seat at the table at meetings with foreign leaders and discussions on business and the economy, most recently moving into a west wing office. Its a move ivanka seemed to initially resist. People think youll be part of the administration, ivanka. No, im going to be a daughter, but ive said throughout the campaign that im very passionate about certain issues and that i want to fight for them. Wage equality, child care, these are things that are very important for me. Im very passionate about education. Really promoting for opportunities for women. So, you know, there are a lot of things i feel deeply strong about but not in a formal administrative capacity. Reporter but now shes join her husband jared kusnyer in becoming an unpaid advisor. The white house saying ivan ivankas service furthers ethics and compi complian compliance. She is stressing her unpaid status and writing in a statement throughout this process i have been working closely and in good faith with the white House Counsel and my personal counsel to address the unprecedented nature of my role. The concern is that the white house had taken the position that ivanka trump did not have to compile with government ethics standards, and now they are acknowledging she does. Reporter the move on the heels of her husband taking on expanded responsibilities behind the scenes. Now tasked with bringing a business sensibility to help break washingtons grid gridlock, a political power couple the president trusts more than anyone else. There is an understanding in the white house ivanka trump is much more engaged socially in washington with her husband, working different political players, working within administration. Reporter and it was a Family Affair today with First Lady Melania Trump coming off the sidelines and into the spotlight. Together we must declare that the ra era of allowing brew t brutality against women and children. Reporter unlike president s behind him, he has multiple family members involved at all levels. Ivanka trumps lawyer telling nbc news she will file all appropriate disclosure forms required and will be sworn in, although, no date has been given. Lester. Kristen welker, thank you. In the meantime two diverging tracks in congress as the house russia investigation devalves into chaos and finger pointing and seems to have prompted a by bipartisan show by sen is tors running their own investigation in the upper chamber. All playing out as a mystery deepens, who is the secret source behind the trump surveillance claim bombshell. Peter alexander has details. Reporter the first hearing on the russia investigation, a bipartisan show of force. I have confidence we the members of the come hmittee will get to the bottom of this. Reporter that a stark compromise by politics. Its republican chairman devin nunez that questioned his impartiality after reviewing classified documents on the white house grounds last week. The president spokesman still refusing to reveal who cleared nunez in. I asked preliminary questions and have not got answers. Reporter information would be easy to obtain through visitor logs, dismissing growing calls to recuse himself, nunez is accusing democratic colleagues of stalling. The committees leading democrat firing back calling for a postpone hearing with top officials to be rescheduled immediately tweeting whats the hold up. Also tonight, a Bipartisan Group of ethics experts urging the independent office of congressional ethics to discuss whether nunez went too far disclosing classified information. Ive seen intelligence reports that clearly show that the president elect and his team were, i guess, at least monitored. Reporter revealing secret details about surveillance of foreign targets. They should not be disclosing classified information and there is concern he did just that. Reporter nunez later backtracked. Tonight, the senates republican chair is declaring his independence from the white house despite supporting trump. Ill do something ive never done. Ill admit i voted for him. I got a job in the United States senate that over rides personal believes i have or loyalties. The test of the committee is whether they go relentlessly. Reporter tonight the white house is signaling a new willingness to work with democrats to fix problems with health care, even after the president said he would let obamacare simply explode. Still tonight, the prospects for a deal remain grim. The Top Republican says obamacare is likely here to stay. Lester . Peter alexander, thanks. One final note from the white house where President Trump announced plans to take on americas dead dead dead dead deadly opioid em dem make. New jersey is a state where overdoses skyrocketed. Opioid addiction kills an estimated 78 people a day in this country according to the cdc. Frightening moments today in washington when shots were fired near the u. S. Capitol building. A woman was driving erratically trying to make a uturn and flee hitting a police car and nearly striking officers. No one was hit and the driver was taken into custody. Investigators do not believe the incident is connected to terror. Across the south tonight, some 16 Million People are under threat of Severe Weather across parts of ten states. A strong line of storms moving east with the risk of tornados after tearing through texas with powerful winds and reached up to 90 miles an hour leaving behind a path of destruction. We get more from nbcs kerry sanders. Reporter tonight, powerful storms tearing through the south. Its just amazing. Im just in shock. Reporter in rock well, texas, these homes destroyed. At first, i thought it was a tornado because you heard the Freight Train sound. Reporter it wasnt a tornado, instead 90 mile per hour Straight Line winds. I had no idea. It happened so fast. Reporter in houston a tornado did touchdown. Wow. Reporter toppling trees and tearing apart carports. I didnt know what to do. Got panicked, so i stayed in the car and held onto the car. Reporter dangerous golf bballsized hail forcing families to scramble for cover. Huge shatter noise happened and we looked and my back windshield was busted out and it got glass all over my kids. Reporter 16 Million People at risk tonight as this dangerous weather system moves east. Strong tornados are possible through mississippi and arkansas this evening. Tomorrow the threat pushes east, especially tennessee and mississippi. Those are the areas under the gun for large hail, damaging winds and strong tornados. Reporter anxious hours still to come on a night of wicked weather. Kerry sanders, nbc news. Now to whats being called a medical breakthrough, Important Health news for the 400,000 americans that suffer from multiple sclerosis. It strikes between the ages of 20 and 40 and mostly women. Tonight the fda approved a new drug that proved so promising doctors say it could change the way the disease is treated. Nbcs rehema ellis has more. Reporter this is the wheelchair christina ryes doesnt need anymore thanks to a new drug which doctors are calling a breakthrough for ms patients. Im good. We can go dancing. Want to go dancing . [ laughter ] reporter ryes was diagnosed at 15 with this number logical disease whose symptoms include exhaustion, muscle weakness and blurred vision. It affected my movement. I would stupble a lot. I would trip, fall. Reporter it got so bad she went from a cane to a wheelchair. It broke my heart. For people to see you in a wheelchair . Yes, because i dont want them to pity me or remember me like that. Reporter on the verge of giving up the teaching job she loved, her last hope, testing a new drug. This is is indeed a game changer for people with ms. Reporter studies found in patients with the kind of ms that relapses, it cut the number of episodes by half and appeared to stop the disease from getting worse. And for those with more severe progressive ms, it slowed decline. For the first time, we now have a treatment that slows degeneration walking difficulty and inmobilitity. Reporter it costs 60,000 a year but less than the current medication. It works with fewer side effects expected to be covered by insurance. Christina gets infusions twice a year. Its a miracle drug. You need some water. Reporter shes now able to plan a future. Come on. Reporter free from crippling disability. Rehema ellis, nbc news, converse, texas. To a chilling 911 call in oklahoma. Investigators say the target of a Home Invasion burglary ended up fighting back, killing three teenagers in what appears to be a case of selfdefense. In a remarkable twist is the alleged accomplice of the Home Invasion might be charged with murder. House got broken into, three men, two shot in my house. Reporter the 911 1 call came from this home in oklahoma after 22yearold zack peters shot three intruders. Are they bleeding . Yes, i believe one is down and one is still talking. You need to get here now. They broke into your home . Yes. Reporter authori Authorities Say the three burglars 16 to 19 were dressed in black wearing gloves with knives and brass knuckles. All three died but during the call peters only realized he shot two of them. What did you shoot them with . An ar15. And im still armed in the east corner of my house. My deputy is on scene. Unarm yourself and put the gun away. Okay. It will be unloaded on my bed. Ill still be in my bedroom. Reporter the alleged get away driver Elizabeth Rodriguez could face not only burglary charges but three counts of murder, even though she never pulled a trigger. In oklahoma if you are in the commission of a thereon knfelony offense somebody dies as a result, you can be charged with firstdegree murder. Reporter rodriguez knew the homeowner, planned the burglary and drove off when she heard gunshots. Peters may not face charges due to stand your ground laws which allows justifiable use of force against others if there is a presumption of imminent danger. Preliminary investigation looks like selfdefense. Reporter Authorities Say peters is cooperating. I believe one of them shot bad. Reporter and the investigation is just beginning. Cri still ahead, the storm chaser tragedy, when most are running away from a tragedy, they are running towards it risking their lives in one of the most dangerous jobs. This time it took a deadly turn. Re wait, wait. I have a question. 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So many of the pictures you see of storms as they are tearing across the country are captured by Storm Chasers. Take a look at this map. All the Storm Chasers out there on the hunt right now. Police say this accident was preventable but while the job is paralast, many say it saves lives. Miguel almaguer explains risks and benefits. Reporter by definiti definiti definition, the job is dangerous. Storm chasers driving into trouble while others run away. Some say their pictures and weather warnings can save lives but in texas tuesday, three Storm Chasers were killed tracking a tornado. Police say Kelly Williamson and Randy Yarnell blew three a stop sign slamming into corbin jaeger. This was their live feed during the crash. They did something they absolutely love and people should strive every day to do something they love. Reporter they were veterans. Go to the right a bit and back to the left. Reporter contractors for the Weather Channel owned in part by nbc universal, contributors to the show storm wranglers where the men spoke of the dangers they face. People can sit at home where its safe and were out there getting the shot for them. Reporter in pursuit of treacherous weather, the most dangerous part of their job is driving to the storm. Go, go, go, randy reporter but their research on tornado formation done from the field. Hang on reporter is often used by meteorologists to warn the public of potential threats. Do not ride this out in your home. Its a big one. Reporter but tonight the National Weather Service Calls the practice dangerous. The benefit is to collect data to use to better understand the storm structure and evolution and ultimately improve predictability, but the fact of the matter is storm chasing is not always safe. Reporter a risky job that can save lives and take them. Miguel almaguer, nbc news. 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Finally tunne lly tonight, they remain hidden away in a treasure trove between Jackie Kennedy and an aristocat. Today the letters sold at auction for a small fortune. Kelly has the story they tell. Reporter the fairy tale presidency, tragic grieving first lady. When jfk was killed, laura helped jackie heal and fell in love. The proof, in a box of letters locked away in the former diplomats english home for decades and found earlier this year. Sheer amazement, a real true discovery. Reporter more than a dozen letters from jackie handwritten proof of a deep friendship. With my love, dear david. Reporter when lord harlick wife died, the two grew closer. She said i would do anything to take the anguish from you. She wrote about vacations and sailboats, children, mom ti politics and war. He reportedly proposed. Jackie said no. If ever i can find some healing and some comfort, it has to be with someone who is not a part of all my world of past and pain. Lord harlick was heart broken. For your photograph, i weep when i look at it. The last letter from the yacht after jackie remarried. Even if it isnt the way you wish now, i hope that bond of love and pain will never be cut. Youre like my beloved, beloved brother. A year later, lord harlick remarried, too. Their romance tucked away in a box and today, auctioned off in london. Final price 123,000. Can you tell us who bought them . I cant. Its bought by a private collector. Thats all i can say. Reporter for the rest of us, a brief glimpse of a hidden love. And thats going to do it for us on this wednesday night. Im lester holt. For all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching and good night. D at 55. George talks changing diapers and the baby trick hes already got down. Now on extra. George clooney prepping for the role of his life. Swaddling, diapers. While his friends are becoming grandparents, clooney is getting set for twin newborns and update on amals pregnancy. How is she feeling . Plus hi. 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