NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Season 2025 Episode 317 Nov 17 Mon

President Trump said he would sign a bill calling for the release of the DOJ's files on Jeffrey Epstein and encouraged Republicans to vote for it. It's a reversal from his previous opposition to the legislation. NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports. The Department of Homeland Security said some of those arrested previously faced charges including DUI and assault, but the agency did not specify how many of those detained have criminal histories. Across the city, chaotic encounters are stoking fears in immigrant communities. NBC News' Ryan Chandler reports. President Trump said he was open to U.S. strikes on drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia, but said he had not made a decision on carrying them out. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports. New details tonight on the manhunt underway for a man suspected of shooting an NFL player outside of a restaurant near Times Square. Officials released images of the suspected shooter and asked the public for help identifying him. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk has the story. Heavy rain could cause dangerous flooding in California. Mudslides, debris and slick roadways were all a concern. Snow in the Eastern Sierras could reach up to a foot. Morgan Chesky reports on more rain in the forecast. In Indiana, authorities have charged a homeowner with voluntary manslaughter after he shot and killed a housekeeper who mistakenly showed up to the wrong door. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin has the story. NBC News was given behind-the-scenes access to Joby, an American company that has partnered with Uber to test and demonstrate air taxis. The fully electric taxis can go 200 mph and are roughly the size and weight of a large SUV. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports.