NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
This broadcast covers a wide array of intriguing issues. The East Wing of the White House is set for demolition as part of a grand ballroom project. A U.S. military strike targets an alleged drug-smuggling boat amidst rising tensions over immigration. In other news, new sanctions target Russian oil companies, while Tropical Storm Melissa looms. A dramatic rescue of a truck driver dangling from an overpass showcases heroism, and a Parkinson's patient plays clarinet during brain surgery, leading to remarkable improvements.
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Massive East Wing Demolition Revealed
- The White House plans to demolish the entire East Wing within days to build a privately funded 90,000 sq ft ballroom.
- Critics warn the project will overwhelm the 55,000 sq ft White House and erase historic fabric.
U.S. Expands Lethal Anti-Drug Strikes
- The U.S. carried out another lethal strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific.
- The administration says maritime strikes are saving lives and signals possible future strikes on land.
Sanctions Target Russia's Oil Firms
- The Trump administration hit Russia's two largest oil companies with sanctions to pressure a peace deal in Ukraine.
- Officials tied the move to Russia's lack of serious engagement in peace talks and recent strikes on civilians.