NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, January 30, 2026
Jan 31, 2026
Ryan Nobles, an NBC National reporter who investigates major stories, breaks down the DOJ release of over 3 million Epstein pages and emails. He also covers survivors’ privacy concerns and reactions. The conversation moves to Don Lemon’s federal civil rights charges and a judge’s ruling on Luigi Mangione’s death-penalty fate. Short, hard-hitting coverage of big legal and political developments.
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Massive Epstein File Release Raises Questions
- The DOJ released over 3 million Epstein pages including emails linking public figures like Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick to Epstein.
- The documents raise questions but do not verify accusations against those named.
New Evidence Includes Multimedia And Controversial Files
- Ryan Nobles reports the dump includes 2,000 videos and 180,000 images plus emails showing Musk coordinating a possible island visit.
- The DOJ briefly pulled a file that mentioned allegations about Presidents Trump and Clinton, then reposted it without explanation.
Emails Show Invitations, Not Proof Of Visits
- Elon Musk previously denied advising Epstein and said he declined island invites, while emails in the release show him asking when "the wildest party will be."
- The presence of exchanges does not prove visits occurred.