NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Emily Akeda, an NBC reporter specializing in weather and travel impacts, discusses the dangerous conditions caused by an early winter blast, resulting in hundreds of accidents across the U.S. She also examines how the government shutdown is leading to FAA flight reductions and cancellations, further complicating holiday travel. In addition to travel issues, Akeda touches on the impact of a recent hurricane coordination effort and the rise of infrastructure risks highlighted by a catastrophic bridge collapse.
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Early Winter Blast Shocks The Nation
- A fast-moving early winter storm caused dangerous roads, heavy snow, and gusts across the U.S., producing hundreds of crashes and stranded drivers.
- The cold extended into the South, with record-early flurries and cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees.
Shutdown Drives Major Flight Disruptions
- The FAA ordered airlines to cancel 6% of flights during the shutdown, causing over 1,200 cancellations at major airports and worsening travel disruptions.
- Officials warned restoring full capacity will take days after reopening because staffing and operational gaps persist.
Lawmaker's Motorcycle Commute To Avoid Delays
- Representative Derek Van Orden rode his motorcycle 16 hours from Wisconsin to Washington to avoid shutdown-related airport delays.
- His trip illustrates how the shutdown complicated travel for lawmakers trying to return for a critical vote.