NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, November 21, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
Trump and Mayor-elect Mamdani engage in a surprisingly friendly discussion about the cost of living. A shocking grizzly bear attack on a group of elementary students raises safety concerns in Canada. As Thanksgiving travel approaches, a major storm forecast could complicate holiday plans. In a heartwarming rescue, drones help locate a missing elderly man after four days. Plus, there's a troubling rise in lung cancer cases among young non-smokers, and an Indian fighter jet tragically crashes during an airshow.
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Unexpected Presidential-Mayoral Truce
- President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani publicly shifted from antagonism to cooperation during an Oval Office meeting focused on cost-of-living issues.
- Both leaders signaled willingness to work together despite stark political differences, surprising many observers.
Rhetoric Spurs Security Fears
- The White House defended comments suggesting some Democrats could face severe punishment for urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
- Those targeted lawmakers reported increased threats and said they now require round-the-clock security.
Ukraine Peace Plan Forces Hard Choice
- President Trump's 28-point Ukraine plan offers a U.S. security guarantee but demands major Ukrainian concessions, including ruling out NATO membership.
- The proposal puts Ukraine in a difficult position between territorial concessions and losing key partners.
