NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, February 27, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
A high-profile political deposition involving Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein testimony is discussed. Timing and public release of related depositions are explored. Reaction to an Olympic celebration video sparks debate. A father testifies about a school shooting weapon. Investigations into a missing person focus on new ring-camera footage and possible vehicle sightings.
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Clinton Says He Saw Nothing And Denies Island Visit
- Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and insisted he "saw nothing and did nothing wrong."
- Clinton repeatedly denied visiting Epstein's island and said he did not know the woman in the hot tub photo, framing his testimony as cooperative under oath.
Patel Locker Room Video Draws Presidential Rebuke
- A viral locker-room video showed FBI Director Kash Patel partying with the U.S. men's hockey team and chugging beer after they won gold.
- President Trump privately told Patel he was disappointed in the behavior and also flagged Patel's use of a government plane for the trip.
Father Testifies He Didn't See Warning Signs Before Shooting
- Colin Gray, father of the Georgia school shooting suspect, testified he saw no warning signs and gave his son a rifle he said was for hunting.
- Prosecutors showed videos and inconsistencies and played footage of the shooting while Gray sobbed on the stand.