NBC Nightly News S2026E06 - Jan 6 Tue

Protests have rocked Iran for more than a week, leading to violent clashes with security forces. President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if the crackdown continues. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports. Following the U.S. arrest of Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's government is cracking down on dissent. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports from the border. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that President Trump wants to acquire Greenland buy purchasing it from Denmark and not via an invasion, according to the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the discussions. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.In Texas, the trial of Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, began today. He's accused of not doing enough to protect children during that horrific 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary, where 19 children and 2 teachers were murdered. He pleaded not guilty today. NBC News' Ryan Chandler was at court. Columbus police released surveillance video they say shows a person of interest near the home of Spencer and Monique Tepe on the night they were murdered. Family members say they cannot think of anyone who would want to target the couple. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports. In Romulus, Michigan, a man allegedly opened fire while trying to break into a middle school. Officers confronted the 44-year-old on school grounds. The building was placed on lockdown as the tense standoff played out. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk has the story. When AJ Owen saw people in his Pittsburgh community struggling with food insecurity, he started a food pantry in his front yard. A member of the Steelers even contributed, dropping off food. This weekend, the team surprised Owen with Super Bowl tickets, thanking him for all he's done for Pittsburgh. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.