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NBC Nightly News Full Episode - Oct. 17

2025-10-18 News & Politics
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Trump Commutes Santos Sentence Amid International and Domestic Crises

Review high-stakes presidential decisions, including commuting George Santos' sentence and meeting with President Zelenskyy, alongside parallel concerns regarding organized crime, high-profile indictments, and safety incidents.

Short Summary

  • President Trump immediately commuted the prison sentence of convicted former Rep. George Santos, citing his consistent Republican votes.
  • President Trump maintained skepticism regarding Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles following his meeting with President Zelenskyy.
  • US authorities struck a drug-smuggling submersible off Venezuela, resulting in two survivors taken into custody.
  • Former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded not guilty following his indictment on 18 counts related to mishandling classified materials.

This broadcast summarizes rapid developments in presidential politics, including clemency, international diplomacy, and serious legal action against former officials. Readers gain a clear breakdown of the justification behind Trump's controversial actions and the status of major international incidents and domestic criminal cases.

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Trump commutes former Rep. George Santos’ sentence; Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Zelenskyy; Trump: U.S. strikes drug ‘submarine’ off Venezuela; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 00:00 Intro 01:51 Trump commutes prison sentence of George Santos 03:28 Trump's high-stakes meeting with Zelenskyy 06:15 Sources: Two survivors from latest U.S. strike 08:20 Bolton pleads not guilty to mishandling classified info 09:11 Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after scandal 10:42 Video shows group communication during break-in 12:36 Polls show Mamdani with big lead in NYC mayoral race 14:52 Search intensifies for missing Philadelphia woman 16:50 New timeline for Alaska flood evacuees to return home 17:14 Police officer rescues woman from burning car 17:32 Bleacher rail collapses at high school soccer game 17:53 Michigan lottery winner used ChatGPT to win $100K 18:26 High school volleyball team gifts custodian car For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://apps.nbcnews.com/mobile Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC #Trump #GeorgeSantos #Zelenskyy

Top Comments (10)

@tommyboy500 2025-10-18

What a friggin disgrace pardoning Santos Next maxwell....there is no justice anymore In this country

197 19 replies
@Thegratefuldad44 2025-10-18

A criminal pardoning more criminals.

164 15 replies
@Robertlee-q3x 2025-10-18

Birds of a feather WILL STICK TOGETHER

116 6 replies
@straightarrow372 2025-10-18

Pardoning Santos is disgusting.

85 3 replies
@jaydibernardo4320 2025-10-18

SNL (Saturday Night Live) will make the Santos pardon their opening skit. Should be classic!

77 1 replies
@MarekKolenda-cr8vr 2025-10-18

Putin never holds any peace agreement

43 1 replies
@katcaparula7898 2025-10-18

Every day I watch the news and wonder how we got here, and why nothing is being done.

41 5 replies
@Viki-un6rn 2025-10-18

It's a horrible life in the prison without Botox!

41 3 replies
@carolmh28 2025-10-18

So much for the president of law and order. Letting criminals walk free and treating innocent ppl like criminals. Karma can’t come soon enough. 🙏🏻

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@JorgeAlvarez-o5v 2025-10-18

Really, he is to be set free from prison just because he doesn't like the conditions he's in??? Does that mean that anybody can be justified from their criminal charges and request a presidential pardon to freedom because prison is a bad place??? ......wow, simply wow, can't believe this.

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