NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, October 3, 2025
Oct 4, 2025
Hamas has agreed to release hostages as part of a negotiation under Trump’s Gaza plan, stirring discussions on the implications. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs received a four-year sentence, shocking fans and sparking courtroom reactions. A tragic incident at a Manchester synagogue left two worshippers shot by police during an accidental discharge. Additionally, tensions arise with a U.S. strike on suspected narco-terrorists near Venezuela, revealing escalating U.S.-Venezuela relations. The implications of a government shutdown and a tragic climbing accident in Yosemite are also explored.
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Hamas Signals Major Concessions
- Hamas agreed to enter negotiations to release nearly 50 Israeli hostages and hand over political control of Gaza as part of President Trump's plan.
- The announcement followed intense international pressure and a call from President Trump for Israel to stop bombing Gaza.
Diddy’s Emotional Courtroom Plea
- Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded for mercy in court and sobbed as his family spoke on his behalf.
- The judge sentenced him to four years and two months, with about a year credited as time served.
U.S. Escalates Against Narco-Terrorism
- The U.S. has escalated strikes against drug-smuggling boats off Venezuela and labeled cartel actions as attacks on America.
- The Pentagon says the strikes target narco-terrorists and have involved increased regional military deployments.