By somebody that is a serial liar . I mean there should be no reason that anybody should listen to this guy. Some of Donald Trumps allies showing their loyalty by saying what the former president cant say because of the gag order in his Hush Money Trial. Meanwhile, in the courtroom itself, trumps former fixer took the stand for blockbuster testimony. Well have expert legal analysis for you on what Michael Cohen had to say. Also ahead well have the latest out of ukraine on a surprise visit from u. S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken. This as russian president Vladimir Putin will now make a twoday state visit to china later this week. And well go through the new developments in gaza where israeli troops appear to be ready to invade the densely Populated Areas of rafah. Good morning, and welcome to way too early on this tuesday, may 14th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for being with us. Weve got a jampacked show, and well begin here in manhattan where in just hours Michael Cohen, the most p
With 60 children inside for their first communion. Severe weather from texas to florida. Were tracking it. Wildfire smoke from canada moving into the u. S. Air quality alerts in multiple states. Propalestinian protests disrupting some graduations. Jerry seinfelds speech at duke prompting dozens to walk out. Just in, the dramatic controlled demolition of a massive piece of baltimores collapsed bridge. And the most stunning images from that spectacular show in the sky. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening and welcome. The Prosecution Case against donald trump nearing its crescendo in a new york courtroom tonight, with the muchanticipated testimony of former trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen. Cohen describing his role in trying to bury Stormy Danielss claim of a sexual liaison with mr. Trump and his concerns about its impact on the 2016 election, driving cohen to pay hush money to daniels that he says was at mr. Trumps direction. He wasnt thinking about mel
Told him, just take care of it. The defense preparing to attack cohens credibility after calling him an admitted liar. And the secret Tape Cohen Made Of Trump played for the jury. Also tonight, the race to escape rafah. 360,000 people fleeing as Israeli Forces advance on the Southern Gaza city. Terrifying moments at a Louisiana Church during a livestreamed service. A teen with a gun stopped as he tries to get into the building with 60 children inside for their first communion. Severe weather from texas to florida. Were tracking it. Wildfire smoke from canada moving into the u. S. Air quality alerts in multiple states. Propalestinian protests disrupting some graduations. Jerry seinfelds speech at duke prompting dozens to walk out. Just in, the dramatic controlled demolition of a massive piece of baltimores collapsed bridge. And the most stunning images from that spectacular show in the sky. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening and welcome. The Prosecution Ca
no way. a lot of money. no way. thank you, president. is this your mug shot? this is what we re reduced to, which could be the slogan for donald trump s campaign as his republican sycophants continue to kneel to the first ever felon to be a major party presidential nominee. first up tonight bump stocks turn guns into rapid fire killing machines. nonetheless the six leonard leo conservatives on the supreme court say they cannot be banned, leading to a scathing dissent fromjustice sonia sotomayor. but we begin tonight by wishing everyone a happy flag day, which commemorates the day in 1777 when the continental congress approved the stars and stripes as the symbol for an emerging if imperfect nation. and as there has been some confusion recently the american legion wanted to clarify that the flag should never be displayed with the union down except as a symbol of dire distress in instance of extreme danger to life or property. in other words, never upside down. if someon
champ expert of all experts, i don t know if any of you actually watch your name this. i do not. now, but don t tell me this country isn t great. that s amazing kobayashi always 128 pounds. i ll do is a b since it s all right. thanks very much to you guys. happy friday. thanks to you for joining us. i m kasie hunt. don t go anywhere the new central starts right now the pope presidents and artificial intelligence, the unusual combination coming together at the g7 summit. why ai is topping the agenda today after critical talks about the war in ukraine it s a concerns about ai that of the world leaders attention donald trump now says he has a pretty good idea who he wants as his running mate this time around, the senator who once called the former president cultural heroin heroin, maybe topping that list and then just a few hours, the site of one of the worst school shootings in us history will be torn down, demolition set to begin at marjory stoneman done it was high sc