NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Oct 16, 2025 In a whirlwind of urgent news, Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela amid rising tensions. Israel is on high alert, accusing Hamas of breaching a peace deal. A dramatic emergency landing by American Airlines reveals safety concerns after fumes invade the cabin. The LA County immigration emergency declaration sparks political debates. A 40-year-old cold case is cracked with a DNA match from a smoothie cup, while investigators use an Apple AirTag to track down suspects in a home invasion. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of headlines!
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U.S. Escalation In Venezuela Raises Legal Questions
- President Trump confirmed he authorized the CIA to operate in Venezuela and is considering strikes on land as well as sea.
- Lawmakers from both parties are demanding legal justification and unedited strike footage amid mounting controversy.
Cracked Windshield Forces Emergency Diversion
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane diverted to England after suffering a cracked windshield on the return from NATO in Brussels.
- The Pentagon confirmed the secretary had no press aboard during the emergency landing.
Hostage Dispute Intensifies Pressure On Hamas
- Israel accuses Hamas of violating the peace deal by not returning all hostage remains amid chaotic conditions in Gaza.
- U.S. Central Command urged Hamas to suspend violence and disarm while Trump threatened enforcement if Hamas failed to surrender weapons.