Monday, November 2, 2026

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0:39So you can finish summer feeling more aware of what you're capable of. With Whoop, you can better understand how your body is responding to travel, training, late nights, warmer weather, and packed weekends. It helps you see what's supporting your energy in recovery and what might be holding you back. Visit join.whoop.com slash SiriusXM. Tonight we're live at NBC News' Decision 2026 headquarters. With Election Day just hours away, two states now facing weather emergencies and new details tonight about that horrific plane crash in Florida. The private jet slamming straight into the road. The family, killed on board, just identified.

1:19And what we know about the 20-year-old pilot who issued the frightening mayday call and now the investigation was weathered to blame. Plus, right now, states of emergency in Florida and Arizona. Historic floods leaving trucks and cars submerged. And in the Southwest, storms turning deadly. First responders carrying people on their backs, even using fire trucks to save those trapped. The president's final message tonight ahead of tomorrow's historic midterms and the surprise endorsement rocking the Michigan race. Our new reporting on that Democratic congresswoman switching sides, backing the Republican candidate.

1:59Plus the major ruling on Alaska's race. Will any of it change voters' minds? Our Steve Kornacki breaking it down alongside our entire political team tonight. Lindsey Clancy back in court as prosecutors hint at a possible retrial. Why a judge scolded the defense. The emotional story from one of our own, an NBC News producer, opens up about her fight to fend off Alzheimer's. How new treatments have her fighting back against the disease. Wild roadside assist, the Florida trooper catching a ride with his driver during a highway pursuit. How it all ended. Costume controversy, Martha Stewart apologizing not once but twice after posting this image, appearing to show her dressed as a homeless person on Halloween.

2:48And there's good news tonight. The young woman taking on the marathon she never thought was possible. Her perseverance inspiring us all. Nightly News starts right now. This is NBC Nightly News with Tom Yamez. And good evening. We thank you for joining us on this Monday. And we are live tonight from our NBC News election headquarters, where we will be all night tomorrow as America decides who will control Congress. And what seemed like a long shot for Democrats just months ago, flipping four Senate seats to gain control, now seems within reach for them. And we are tracking multiple major developments in these final hours of the campaign, including the shock endorsement in Michigan by a Democratic congresswoman pulling her support from Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and throwing it to Republican Mike Rogers.

3:40We'll get to Steve Kornacki and our political team in just a moment. And we are tracking concerns that nasty weather and two key battlegrounds could impact voters. But we've just received new reporting in that horrific private plane crash in Florida. The video, so terrifying, we're only showing part of it. The plane diving nose first into the pavement and then a massive explosion. And in the aftermath, just a burning, emptying crater you see right here. We are learning about who was on board tonight, that doomed flight, a young pilot and a family heading on a trip to the Bahamas. Our Jesse Kirsch is at the crash site tonight with the very latest.

4:19Car dash camera video capturing the moment a private jet nosedives into the ground near West Palm Beach, Florida. We've frozen the video before the moment of impact. Then an explosion as this massive fireball fills the South Florida sky, a flaming crater left behind. Officials say this Learjet was flying from Austin, Texas to the Bahamas Sunday afternoon when it crashed, killing all nine people on board. Air traffic control audio taking us inside the cockpit for the frightening final moments. A dire warning from the flight's co-pilot, now identified by family as 20-year-old Natalia Filgueras, who earned her pilot's license while still in high school.

5:00We are in an overseas condition, descending 25 ,000 feet per minute. We're going to crash into the ground, 722 Bama Delta. On social media, Anthony Robinson writing on behalf of the passengers' families, identifying Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their two - and four-year-old children as victims. The statement also identifying Anita Maria Satina, Rachel Reed, and Charmi Fair as passengers killed. ATC Audio suggests the crew may have tried flying around a powerful thunderstorm. We're making a fairly large left turn to avoid some buildup. But then flight radar 24 data shows the plane plunging 35 ,000 feet in less than 90 seconds.

5:40We do have some indication that the aircraft was breaking up before impact. Now federal investigators are on scene, even collecting files from the co-pilot's office today. What would the role of the co-pilot on the audio recording have been in the midst of all this? Would she have been at the controls or simply relaying communication? We don't yet know that. And that is one of the things that we'll we'll seek to determine. And, Tom, remarkably, officials say no one was killed on the ground, even though hundreds of people were evacuated from the area with debris and evidence scattered all around a massive crater that's just down this blocked off road.

6:19Tom, Jesse Kirsch leading us off. And you can see that weather where Jesse is just up the coast there. There is a flash flooding emergency unfolding and George Solis is in the storm zone as severe weather across the country could make a mess of Election Day. Tonight, historic flooding battering Florida and leaving millions on alert. Pounding rain, swamping cars and washing out roads. In Port St. Lucie, entire neighborhoods submerged. Rescues underway in hard hit Brevard County, where crews had to carry this man from his home. And some residents used kayaks to get around. We could lose our house.

6:53It's already under the crawl space. David Altman sharing this video of his flooded out home in Barefoot Bay. Right now, we can't leave. In Indian River County, this RV park closed, stranding visitors. Water was at the bottom of the truck. In Arizona, officials say two people were killed. A 73-year-old man died after he fell into floodwaters on Sunday. In Sedona, intense showers swelling waterways and rivers. Holy smokes! The intense weather trapping cars and sweeping away trees. In Camp Verde, a good Samaritan pulling a woman from her home. It's going to be deep and cold. And carrying her through waist-deep waters.

7:36This family racing to save their dog from a camper. Rescuers pulling a rope and fighting against the moving water to get it to safety. And in Colorado, severe rainfall sweeping bridges away. This home floating down the river and crashing. Back in Florida, officials warning families. We've had our roads washed out, so our main message is shelter in place. George joins us now live. And George, that weather is really coming down where you are. Have officials said anything about Election Day tomorrow and concerns with voter turnout? Tom, polling places are going to be open, but they are relocating in neighboring Indian River County.

8:17The stormy weather also going to have an impact in the Midwest and in the plains, including states like Kansas and Texas. Tom, you hear that weather emergency unfolding behind George there. George, we thank you. And tonight we are just hours away from the critical midterm elections with control of Congress up for grabs. President Trump making his final pitch and our new reporting on that bombshell in Michigan where a top Democrat endorsed the Republican Senate candidate. Here's Ryan Nobles. Tonight, the final sprint. President Trump capping off his midterm blitz. 28 rallies across 19 states. If the people that voted for me, if they go out and vote just a good portion of them, we will win in a landslide.

8:59And in the critical Michigan Senate race, that November surprise showcasing a divide among Democrats. Democrat Abdul Al-Sayed today. Donald Trump is the worst symptom of the disease of our politics. Following that last minute bombshell from Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens, breaking ranks and endorsing Republican Mike Rogers. My vote for Senate is going to be with Mike Rogers. And I will tell you why. Because we have to stand with country. We can't stand with hate. Stevens narrowly lost the primary to El-Sayed and had called on him to more forcefully condemn an ad by El-Sayed supporters criticized as anti-Semitic, which he distanced himself from, tying grocery prices to Israel.

9:43El-Sayed banning her from his campaign events before she endorsed Rogers. There is a chorus of Democrats around this state saying that Abdul is too extreme. El-Sayed bristling when pressed by reporters. At the end of the day, I actually don't think about Haley Stevens. Tonight, NBC's Shaquille Brewster in Michigan with this El-Sayed voter slamming Stevens. I'm disappointed in her. I'm all for Sayed because I want to check on President Trump. While this longtime Democrat is voting Republican. This is not about Mike Rogers being the best candidate. For me, this is about him being a safer choice.

10:21And in Alaska, a judge blocking a Trump administration lawsuit to stop certification if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan narrowly loses. The New York Times has reported Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a man with the same name as the incumbent to confuse voters. NBC's Steve Patterson is in Alaska. That double Dan Sullivan controversy hanging over the election here in Alaska, but it is not deterring turnout. This line stretching out the door has had people waiting for up to an hour. Peltola was pressed if her campaign was involved in the alleged scheme. Is it possible that anybody in your campaign was potentially part of that conspiracy to plant Dan Jay?

10:59I have no idea. I honestly have no idea. All right. And with that, Ryan Nobles joins us live in studio. Ryan, we have the Senate battlegrounds here, including Alaska. What will Democrats have to do to take back control of the Senate? So, Tom, they need to net four seats. That means they need to win the four competitive seats they currently hold and then win four seats that are currently held by Republicans. OK, Ryan Nobles, part of our election team tomorrow. Ryan, we thank you. Let's over to the big board and Steve Kornacki is in the house. Steve, let's talk Michigan. There's two big counties you're going to be watching tomorrow night.

11:32Why? Yeah, you mentioned Haley Stevens, the congresswoman who comes out with that last minute endorsement there. This is the county where she represents in Congress here. This is a big, giant suburban county, typically Democratic. Does El Syed underperform here? That's something to keep an eye on. The other place to watch, Wayne County, biggest in the state, Detroit, heavily Democratic city. Kamala Harris, when she lost the state in 24, underperformed there. How does El Syed do on Tuesday night? All right, let's talk about another battleground state, and that is the state of Texas. Democrats haven't won statewide there in 30 years.

12:02What are you going to be watching for? Here's one key county in that metroplex area, Denton County, fast growing. Democrats point to this area as the place they think momentum demographically is on their side. Denton County went for Trump by 13 points in 2024, almost a perfect mirror of the state. If Democrats are actually going to win a statewide race in Texas, this is exactly the kind of county they need to actually win. All right, Steve Kornacki, we thank you for that. We're back at our election desk here in our election headquarters. Kristen Welker, Hallie Jackson, so great to see you guys.

12:34I know you just got new reporting about what happened in Michigan with Haley Stevens. What have you learned? Well, Tom, look, the finger pointing has already begun with some Democrats wondering if El-Sayed could have done more to unify Democrats. For example, we just learned that Stephen offered to campaign with him the day after the primary. His campaign declined. Hakeem Jeffries, meanwhile, saying this, that Stephen's blindsided everyone and they will discuss appropriate next steps after the election. The question is, will this help Mike Rogers win over Haley Stephens voters or will it backfire and help Al Sayed?

13:10Sounds like the finger pointing has already started. Hallie, every midterm that we have, the power, the party that has the power loses some seats during the White House. Why is this any different? The president is hoping that's not going to happen. He's telling voters, pretend I'm on the ballot to try to make it a referendum on himself. That could be a risk. Our new NBC poll numbers show that 60 percent of people disapprove of the job he's doing. That's the highest that number has been since any of his time in office. And by the way, two thirds of independents don't approve. If you're only going to watch two things tomorrow night, big picture.

13:39Number one, watch this. Do voters who swung toward President Trump two years ago swing back? That's those independents. That's Latino voters. That's younger voters. And number two, on the economy, consistently the biggest, most important issue for voters. Who do voters think will make their lives more affordable? That's going to help us tell that story tomorrow. All right, guys, thanks so much for that. And join me and Hallie, Kristen, Steve and Savannah and the rest of our NBC News team Tuesday night right here on NBC for the best and most comprehensive midterm coverage. All right, we're going to turn now because in Massachusetts, there was a high stakes hearing for Lindsay Clancy today.

14:13Her defense trying to get the case tossed at the center was the lone holdout juror who the defense argued should have been further questioned for possible misconduct before a mistrial was declared. Prosecutors signaled plans for a retrial, but wouldn't say whether they'll bring the same first degree murder charges against Clancy for killing her children. All right. When we return in just 60 seconds, the Alzheimer's story that hits close to home for us here at NBC News, how one of our producers is fighting back against Alzheimer's. the new treatments and what you can do right now. Plus the trooper who hitched a ride from a random driver to chase down a suspect.

14:50And the new world record, look at this, just set crossing a mountain range by high wire. Stay with us. This message comes from Wise Business, the only account your business needs to scale globally. You're building a business with global ambitions, but hidden fees are eating into your margins. With Wise Business, you can pay overseas suppliers without exchange rate markups. Have customers worldwide get payment details in 22 currencies so you get more of each hard-earned payment without hidden conversion fees. Be smart. Get Wise Business. Download the app. T's and C's apply. This episode is brought to you by Whoop, the wearable health and fitness coach that gives you personalized insights into your sleep, recovery, strain, stress, and overall health.

15:38So you can finish summer feeling more aware of what you're capable of. With Whoop, you can better understand how your body is responding to travel, training, late nights, warmer weather, and packed weekends. It helps you see what's supporting your energy in recovery and what might be holding you back. Visit join.whoop.com slash SiriusXM. Ever notice how every new AI tool asks you to explain your business to it all over again? Google Workspace with Gemini skips that. You get Google's AI built right into the premium versions of Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and more. No new tools, no extra logins. Just one subscription that gives you personalized AI right inside your actual workflow.

16:18Make work less work. Try Google Workspace with Gemini at goo.gle slash workspace with Gemini. We are back now with a story from one of our hardworking producers here at NBC News. Our own Sue Kroll is a force in the field, but tonight Sue is sharing her story about Alzheimer's and how she's fighting against the disease and how you could too. Kate Snow has Sue's story. Sue Kroll is a senior coordinating producer at NBC News. For work, she travels the world for some of the biggest news stories of our time, but it's her own story that will resonate with many. Sue's mom, Jan, is one of more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease.

16:59I went down this path to try to help her and to try to educate myself. I started to realize that is this journey about me as well. In her 50s, Sue decided to take a cheek swab test readily available online. The$125 DNA test showed she was at increased risk for Alzheimer's. Follow-up blood tests she took through an online lab indicated Sue already had elevated levels of amyloid proteins in her brain, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer's. I was really scared and I started to like look back at my memory and maybe I was forgetting a few words here and there. And is this menopause that we hear about brain fog?

17:40Like what is going on with me? Sue joined a research study run by neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson. We need to start talking about Alzheimer's as an early and middle age disease. There's so many things people can do. He's focused on younger at-risk patients. Full disclosure, I am also a study participant. The four-year study looks at how early interventions like diet, exercise, and better sleep may impact brain health. Brains are growing. Brain volumes are growing. Brain proteins are normalizing. When people make changes. When people make changes. Cognitive function is improving. Today is a pretty big day.

18:16Her journey included hormone therapy and infusions of a medication recently approved by the FDA for people with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Then came this moment. I just got my MyChart results from my amyloid PET scan. And it says the beta amyloid is gone. But it's been resolved. But I no longer have the amyloid on my brain. While it's unclear what the future holds, At the time of these results, a marker for Alzheimer's in her brain had dramatically improved. This is a story about early detection. That's what this is all about. Kate Snow, NBC News, New York.

19:01And we are all pushing for our Sue. She is so courageous. OK, when we return tonight, none other than Martha Stewart, forced to apologize after critics blasted her Halloween costume. That's next.

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21:07Martha Stewart is apologizing after posting and later deleting a photo of herself in a Halloween costume holding a sign that read, I am hungry, help me. Amid backlash, the lifestyle guru addressed the costume but didn't fully apologize. But as the controversy grew, Stewart issued another more direct apology saying in part, it's hard to admit when you've really screwed up. She added, wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. I am very sorry. Okay, and this incredible video, a man setting a record slacklining across the Snow Valley in Austria. Look at that. Florian Zoller going across almost 472 feet while being about 500 feet in the air.

21:47He more than doubled his previous record. When we come back, crossing the finish line, the incredible athlete who made it 26 miles the hard way after life threw her a detour. That's next.

22:02finally there's good news tonight the new york city marathon brings together more than 60 000 competitors including one who didn't let a life-changing accident stop her from taking on all 26.2 miles most marathoners focus on the finish line but for 20 year old eugenia paris just getting to the starting line felt monumental i'm like the little engine that could Like, that's what I tell myself. The Miami native was training for her second half marathon last year when a devastating car accident changed everything, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. I was like, all of my plans are ruined. Now I'm not going to be able to do all the things that I wanted to do.

22:46But that mindset didn't last long. Eugenia began rehab treatments, slowly finding a new kind of strength. Let's go 10. You got 10 for sure. Eventually, she made her way back to the sport she loves. And her dream of finishing the New York City Marathon was alive again. Sunday, she took on the iconic course, one of nearly 50 hand cyclists racing through all five boroughs. Before, I guess, when you would go on a run and you're kind of sick of it, it's like, I take it for granted less. I'm so grateful that I'm able to be outside even doing the hand cycle. That gratitude and grit carrying her through all 26.2 miles and across the finish line.

23:32I remember being on that ICU bed and thinking that I was never going to be able to do something like this. One big obstacle in your life doesn't have to determine the rest of your future, and you can just make the best out of any situation. What a competitor. Congrats to Eugenia and all the marathoners. That's Nightly News for this Monday. I'm Tom Yamas. We thank you so much for watching tonight and always. We're here for you. Good night.

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