NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas - Sunday, November 16, 2025

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Growing pressure over Epstein files ahead of key vote this week; Jets cornerback Kris Boyd hospitalized after NYC shooting; California braces for second storm after record rainfall; and more on tonight’s broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight the growing firestorm over the Jeffrey Epstein case and a new plea from some survivors. The House facing a key vote to try and force the release of all the Epstein files and inside the GOP a feud with President Trump lashing out at a loyal ally, what it means for the MAGA movement and the path ahead. And some survivors now speaking out with a call to action. We're asking for you to stand with us now to release all of the files. A first look at a new PSA taking their message. directly to Americans and what they're hoping for from Congress. Record rain in California bringing flash floods and rock slides. Look at that.

And now millions bracing for another dangerous storm. We're tracking the latest forecast. Breaking news, a New York Jets player fighting for his life after being shot overnight, what we know about the investigation. Operation Charlotte's Webb, the new immigration crackdown in North Carolina, with dozens of arrests this weekend. we're on the ground as federal officers move in. New concerns about the ceasefire in Gaza

as attacks on Palestinians escalate in the West Bank. The NBA betting scandal heating up tonight with the league reportedly requesting cell phones and documents from multiple teams. Show of force, the Navy's largest aircraft carrier arriving in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration launches another military strike on a boat there.

A major new development in the O.J. Simpson saga, the new deal that could bring an act, end to the decades-long legal battle. And there's good news tonight about a football coach's fight off the field and the team spirit that lifted him to victory. This is NBC Nightly News with Hallie Jackson. Good evening. We begin tonight here in Washington where the controversy over the case of Jeffrey Epstein takes center stage this week. Lawmakers facing growing pressure ahead of a critical vote to try to force the release of the Epstein case Sensitive information about the sex offender and his web of connections among America's wealthy and powerful.

The movement to release the documents, creating a rift among some Republicans, with new developments on what's now a high-profile feud between President Trump and one of his loyal allies, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green. And now a renewed push from some Epstein survivors asking Congress to support their fight for transparency. And in our conversation, in just a moment, you'll hear two of those women explain that to them, this is a new. not political or partisan. It is personal. Our Yamish Al-Sendor starts us off. Tonight, pressure growing on President Trump as lawmakers marched toward a vote to release files on Jeffrey Epstein. We're forcing this vote and it's going to happen. Early this week, the House is expected to vote on whether to force the Justice Department to release more information about Epstein's crimes, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson stalling it. President Trump has clean hands.

He's frustrated that they're turning it into a political issue. not about Donald Trump. Congressman Roe Kana, a Democrat, says many obscene survivors will be in Washington Tuesday, and he would ask the president to meet with them. What we're asking for is justice for those survivors. He's leading a bipartisan push with Republican Thomas Massey, who had this message for his fellow GOP lawmakers. Donald Trump can protect you in red districts right now by giving you an endorsement, but in 2030, he's not going to be the president, and you will have voted to protect pedophiles. The president has not been charged with criminal activity linked to Epstein. He's denied any wrongdoing. Today, the president speaking to reporters. They're using Jeffrey Epstein

as a deflection from the tremendous success that we're having as a party. That comes after a public feud between the president and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green, once a loyal Trump supporter who now supports the House effort. The president calling her wacky and a traitor. I do support him and his administration. He called me a traitor. And that is, that is so extremely wrong. And those are the types of words used that can radicalize people against me and put my life in danger. Amish is joining us now from outside the White House. And Amish, even if this passes the first step this week, that vote in the House, there's a question over what happens next, right? That's right. Both Congressman Kana and Massey say they believe there are enough votes to pass the

measure in the House, but the Senate would still have to pass it, and it's unlikely the president would sign off. Hallie? You may shall send Orr in Washington, thank you. To a first look now at the new call to action from some Epstein survivors ahead of that pivotal House vote. We sat down with two of those women who detail their push for transparency. A new public plea tonight from 11 Epstein survivors. I was 14 years old. I was 16 years old. This was me. This was me. When I met Jeffrey Epstein. This PSA, a call to Action, urging Americans to make their voices heard ahead of that vote to try to force the release of the Epstein files. There are about a thousand of us.

Two of those women? Annie Farmer and Danielle Benski. What is your message to lawmakers here just hours before this House vote happens? I would say, please remember that these are crimes that were committed against real humans, real individuals. This is not a political issue. This is not partisan. We're asking for you to stand with us now. to release all of the files. It's never been political for us. We've been saying that, and it seems to be, you know, we scream it from the rooftops and somehow it still gets politicized.

But just it is like a deeply personal story. We are all coming together for this cause, for a reason, because we want to change it for the future, for our daughters. And really for, you know, to like, if I could give myself, my former self, that 17-year-old self, a big hug and say it's all going to be okay. it, that would mean a lot. Farmer and Bensky here in Washington ahead of this week's House vote and that rally at

the Capitol at which one lawmaker says he'll call for President Trump to meet with survivors. We hope that there's enough momentum that we get the results we're looking for and that if it's really clear that this is what the American people want and this is what our government is pushing forward, that he will follow through with that. So I think just to have that moment with him where he can see the truth, in our faces, it would be really helpful. And now, another step in their fight for accountability and transparency for them and all survivors. We have accomplished a lot that people said was impossible.

And I think that feeling the support that we feel, knowing how popular this is with the American people, that a tremendous amount of pressure placed on the government means things happen and that this really could move forward. It feels very unprecedented. And that's kind of the exciting part about it. And that's where hope lives. So if it can be the American women's story, here we are and we'll be on the steps of the Capitol together holding hands. And hopefully every woman in America can look to that and feel a little bit safer. Both women tell us they're grateful for the support of all the lawmakers, both Democrats and the handful of Republicans who have pledged support.

We're also following breaking news out of New York City tonight where doctors are trying to save a Jets player. badly hurt in a shooting overnight. Our Stephen Romo has more. Tonight, 29-year-old New York Jets cornerback, Chris Boyd, is fighting for his life after a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. Boyd was shot in the abdomen outside a restaurant around 2 a.m., according to a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation. The source telling NBC News,

the bullet lodged into Boyd's lung, leaving him in critical condition. adding that Boyd was in a fight when the shooting happened and no arrests have been made. The Jets saying in a statement, we are aware of the situation involving Chris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time. Boyd played with the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and Houston Texans before signing with the Jets in March, spending most of that time sideline due to a shoulder injury. This shooting is just the latest high-profile incident involving pro football players. Last month, former jet star Mark Sanchez pleaded not guilty to criminal charges, including one count of felony battery after a late-night fight with a truck driver in Indianapolis.

And former NFL receiver Antonio Brown pleaded not guilty last week in an attempted murder case stemming from a Miami shooting in May. Meanwhile, current Jets players are reacting to Boyd's injury. With linebacker Jermaine Johnson posting on X, everybody please send press. to my brother and teammate Chris Boyd and his family. Stephen Romo is joining us now from New York's Bellevue Hospital where Boyd is being treated. And Stephen, we are now hearing from the mayor of New York, too. Yeah, that's right.

Hally, Mayor Eric Adams posting on X saying that he is praying for Chris Boyd, and he's calling for an end to gun violence, adding too many young lives have been tragically altered and cut short by this epidemic. Meanwhile, Boyd remains in critical condition here at the hospital. Halley? Stephen Romo in New York, thank you. To California now, where millions are bracing for another storm after a first round of record rain, triggering landslides and flooding out roads. Morgan Chesky is on the ground tonight.

Days of drenching rain, bearing streets beneath mine, and turning Southern California highways into a dangerous slip-and-slide. This crash causing a frightening chain reaction in Ventura, one of many blamed on slick or even submerged roads. In just 72 hours, this atmospheric river dropped more than six inches of rain, giving some areas their wettest three days in November ever recorded. Overnight, fire crews rescuing a driver and his two dogs. After witnesses watched his car slam into a wall before catching fire. He was going really fast, last minute changing to this exit, and he slid off and hit the wall. Crews rescuing another man south of L.A., hoisting him to safety after a flood's runoff left him trapped. To the north in Monterey, authorities resumed their search for a missing five-year-old girls swept into the sea.

The child's body was located but has not yet been identified. While outside Sacramento, a 71-year-old man drowned after officials say he ignored posted warnings and tried to cross a flooded bridge to meet a delivery driver. Back south in Altadena. We just heard an unnatural noise, like just a big bang. A massive oak tree crushing apart car after waterlogged roots gave way. Morgan Chesky is joining us now from Altadena. And Morgan, we know that the flooding can be a real concern in burn zones because of the landslide risk.

Sounds like that could be a factor for this next storm. Yeah, Hallie, you're absolutely right. And there is a flood advisory that expires later tonight for Altadena, but the concern absolutely remains, especially with three more inches of rain forecast for later this week. That is why for right now, these barriers staying put to hopefully slow down any debris that could wash this way. Hallie. Morgan Jeski, thank you.

Let's bring in meteorologist Angie Lasman. So Angie, record rain from this first storm. What's in store from the next wave then? Not quite as bad as what we've seen, Hallie. But unfortunately, any additional rainfall is going to be problematic for this region. You can see that flash flood risk we have for tomorrow. Extending from Santa Barbara down to Irvine, we have the slight risk. So still going to look for some ample amounts of rain on the table for folks across this region.

No break here as we get into the beginning of our work week. Those renewed risks of flash flooding and rock sides on the table as this system pushes onshore through the start of our work week. By the time we get to Tuesday, moves into the southwest, a break for Southern California. But unfortunately, those training thunderstorms ramp up for folks in places like Arizona. Between now and then rainfall rates, impressive over a half an inch across Southern California and additional snowfall in the Sierra Range. Hallie. Angie Lassman, thank you. Also tonight, federal officials say they've made dozens of arrests during a North Carolina immigration crackdown with their calling Operation Charlotte's Web. Ryan Chandler is there. Tension mounting in Charlotte as Border Patrol surges in. Residents shouting down federal agents. Other voices kept to a whisper. as officers led two handcuffed men out of an apartment complex and into an unmarked van.

Border Patrol commander, Greg Navino, says agents arrested 81 people in about five hours Saturday, part of what they're calling Operation Charlotte's Web. At Spanish Mass this morning, Pastor Alejandro Montez told us hundreds in his congregation chose to stay home. Their services half empty. What are you hearing from your community today? Well, I know we have been receiving a lot of text messages and talking with people. There's a lot of people in fears right now. They're scared about to go out because of the situation right now.

And yeah, it has been tough. It's been rough this weekend. Bovino says some of the dozens arrested include violent criminals, convicted drunk drivers, and people with removal orders. City statistics show crime has fallen in Charlotte this year. violent crime down 20% across the board. Charlotte leaders say they have public safety handled. What we hope is that the Border Patrol will see that the city of Charlotte is a safe city.

There's nothing to see here. There's no reason to be here. Urging calm and peaceful protest with no indication of how long Operation Charlotte's Web will last. Ryan joins us now from Charlotte. And Ryan, do we have any more of a sense on? what this immigration crackdown will look like during this week ahead? Well, the mayor pro tem tells us they don't have any insight into what the plan here is. But one big question on a lot of people's minds, what does school look like tomorrow morning?

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School District is telling parents they plan to operate as normally, as normal, and have not found any indication that DHS is planning to enforce immigration law on their properties. Howley. Ryan Chandler and Charlotte For us tonight, thank you. Oversees the Israeli Prime Minister denouncing violence carried out by Jewish settlers in the West Bank, calling the perpetrators a minority. Data from the United Nations shows settlers carried out a record 264 attacks in October, and just last week, attacking and setting fire to this mosque in a Palestinian town. The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, tells NBC News, whoever is committing the attacks, should be prosecuted. Still ahead tonight, the investigation into that NBA betting scandal entering a new phase, how the League is reportedly expanding its search,

asking for cell phones and documents from multiple teams. Plus, a new military strike in the Caribbean and a U.S. carrier group moving into position closer to Venezuela, maybe escalating tensions. That's next. We are back with that sports betting scandal that has rocked the NBA. Now entering a new phase tonight with reports that the league is asking multiple teams for access to players' cell phones and documents. Shaquille Brewster reports. Tonight, new details as the NBA expands its investigation into the gambling schemes, still rocking professional basketball. Investigators hired by the league now asking multiple teams for access to cell phones and phone records,

according to a new report from The Athletic. NBC News has not independently confirmed the reporting, but the Athletic, citing six league sources, says the law firm hired by the NBA is expected to seek documents from at least 10 Lakers employees. declined our request for comment, but the NBA saying tonight, as is standard in these kinds of investigations, a number of different individuals and organizations were asked to preserve documents and records. Everyone has been fully cooperative. This is definitely a wider net. This is going to teams that were listed in the indictment that we didn't know about asking them for records and documents. In October, federal prosecutors charged more than 30 people in a bombshell poker and betting scheme, with many accused of helping bettors win money based on inside information.

A source familiar telling NBC News, the NBA responded to a letter from a bipartisan group of senators, specifically asking for documents tied to the investigation. Online betting leading to serious accusations across professional sports. Just last week, two Cleveland Guardian pitchers were indicted after allegedly rigging their pitches in a two-year betting scheme. Attorneys for both men deny the charges. can't get to a place where we are not trusting what's happening on our courts and on our field. So, yeah, this is in everybody's best interest to get a handle on this.

And with leagues like the NBA working to find answers, a push to maintain the integrity of the game. Shaquille Brewster, NBC News. We're back in a moment with an update in the wrongful death suit against O.J. Simpson, why his estate is now one step closer to paying out millions. New escalations in the Caribbean today with the Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, now arriving in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela, part of President Trump's pressure campaign against the Majuro regime there. It comes just after the Trump administration says it launched another military strike on a boat, allegedly carrying drugs in the region. In Mexico's city, a big protest over crime and corruption in the country. You see it there. A demonstration made up mostly of younger Mexicans, members of Gen Z. The Mexican president saying some protesters turned violent, pulling down fences and breaking windows. Also tonight, a big development in the O.J. Simpson case, Simpson's estate has agreed to make a payout

upwards of $58 million to Fred Goldman. That comes nearly three decades after Goldman won a judgment against Simpson, who'd been acquitted of killing Goldman's son, Ron, as well as Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole. And with the government shutdown now over, the National Zoo is now back open. And we are getting our first look at some of its newest and tiniest stars. There they are. Four Cheetah Cubs were born last month to their five-year-old mom. The zoo says viewers can watch the Cubs grow up on the Cheetah Cubs cam on their website. When we come back, there is more good news about refusing to give up and the people who stepped up to help this coach's fight off the field. There is good news tonight about showing up when it's

feels impossible and the team effort that lifted one coach to victory. Move up, move up, move up. On the field at Whittier Tech High School, coach Kevin Bradley has one message. Never live up. Do not quit. I'm not for it. A mantra he promotes and lives by as he tackles his biggest challenge yet. We were in the emergency room and they came in and told us it's cancer. At first, he thought it was a toothache. But then he got the news, tongue cancer. And he would face new tests like issues speaking and a grueling combination of radiation and chemotherapy at Boston's Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute.

Coach Bradley walked the walk, pushing through treatment with courage and conviction and never quitting. You got a message on the patient portal from Kevin saying, Doc, consider me your number one draft pick. We're going to beat this ugly disease together. Just two weeks out from the season, Coach Bradley refused to let cancer slow him down. I sat there and housed. I've been miserable. So five days a week, he would go for treatment, rest, and then head to the field, rarely missing practice. He's an inspiration to other people because he is pushing through it. That's helping the fact that he's trying to keep up with his regular schedule and showing the players

and the kids at the school that you can beat something. You can come out on the other side, a better person. Keeping his head in the game and setting an example for his. team. It means a lot, knowing that he's going through so much and can still be here for us. His school also showing up, this time for him, holding a Bradley strong night to honor their coach's strength and resilience. And then? After seven tough weeks, Coach Bradley, surrounded by his other team of doctors, nurses, family, and friends as he rang the good luck bell, his treatment finally reaching the end zone.

A lesson in grit going beyond the sidelines for the coach who never gave up. Incredible to see. That is nightly news for this Sunday. But stick around. We've got more football up next on Sunday night football with the lions at the Eagles.

Go birds. Tom will be back tomorrow. I'm Hallie Jackson. For all of us here at NBC, thanks for watching. And have a great week. Thank you.