NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Saturday, December 27, 2025
Dec 28, 2025
A major winter storm causes holiday travel chaos in the Northeast, with heavy snow and airport cancellations. In Ukraine, a large-scale attack from Russia escalates tensions ahead of a significant meeting. Trump shifts focus to affordability, framing it as a key midterm issue. Meanwhile, a father heroically rescues his abducted daughter using parental controls. As the UN warns of a deadly winter for refugees, the podcast also highlights inspiring community stories and the upcoming Times Square ball installation.
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Northeast Travel Chaos From Major Storm
- A major winter storm hit the Northeast, causing the worst travel disruptions in years.
- Airports and roads were overwhelmed with cancellations, delays, and dangerous crashes.
Massive Russian Attack Ahead Of Diplomatic Meeting
- Russia launched a massive barrage of more than 500 drones and missiles at Kyiv ahead of a Trump-Zelensky meeting.
- The attack underscores ongoing intensity in the conflict as diplomacy continues.
Affordability Could Drive 2026 Midterms
- Polling shows voters see the economy as a top problem while Trump reframes affordability as 'pricing' for midterms.
- Expiring health-care subsidies and rising premiums may make cost-of-living a decisive 2026 issue.