NBC Nightly News S2026E57 - Mar 5 Thur

President Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the first cabinet secretary he's fired in his second term. The president announced Sen. Markywane Mullin as Noem's replacement, pending Senate confirmation. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports. Tonight, Iran was accused of launching another drone strike on a civilian airport. In an exclusive interview with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, NBC Nightly News anchor asked about those Iranian drone attacks, a potential U.S. ground invasion and his message to President Trump. Newly released bodycam footage shows the moment police took down a gunman on a deadly rampage in downtown Austin. Tonight, investigators are sharing that footage and weighing in on possible motives. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports. Savannah Guthrie visited the Today Show studio this morning, reuniting with friends and colleagues amid the harrowing search for her mother. NBC News' Tom Llamas has the story. Police, firefighters, elected officials and neighbors turned out in force to celebrate a World War II veteran's 100th birthday. It was a special surprise for a man who served his country. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.