NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, December 26, 2025
Dec 27, 2025
Dana Griffin, an NBC News reporter, shares harrowing insights from Wrightwood, California, detailing the community's resilience after severe flooding and mudslides. Julia Serkin, traveling with the president, reveals the U.S. surprise strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, sparking discussions around international relations and timing. Additionally, they tackle the chaos of holiday travel due to an intense winter storm, leaving thousands stranded as states face emergency conditions. A mix of human interest and pressing news, this conversation keeps you engaged and informed.
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Nationwide Travel Upended By Major Snowstorm
- A major storm disrupted travel nationwide, hitting New York-area airports hardest and causing thousands of delays and cancellations.
- Forecasters warned heavy snow rates overnight with improvement expected by Saturday afternoon into Sunday.
Wrightwood's Devastating Flood And Community Cleanup
- Dana Griffin described Wrightwood residents digging out homes and businesses buried in feet of mud after a wall of water swept through.
- Rescue teams pulled more than 100 people to safety and locals began community cleanup amid catastrophic structural damage.
U.S. Expands Strikes On ISIS In Multiple Countries
- The U.S. launched strikes on suspected ISIS targets in Nigeria, coordinated with Nigeria's government amid questions about timing and targets.
- The actions were framed as counterterrorism, part of recent strikes in multiple countries this month.