NBC Nightly News Full Episode - Oct. 22

National Affairs - The Trump administration plans to demolish the entire east wing of the White House to build a new 90,000 square foot ballroom, funded by himself and private donors, including Comcast, NBC's parent company [1][5][8] - The new ballroom project is expected to cost around $300 million [9] - The National Trust for Historic Preservation warns the planned ballroom will overwhelm the White House, which is only about 55,000 square feet [10] International Relations & Security - The US military conducted another deadly strike on an alleged drug boat in the Pacific, killing two people [2][13] - President Trump is considering strikes against cartels on land, stating it is necessary for national security and to save lives [14][15] - The Trump administration is imposing new sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies due to a lack of commitment to a peace process in Ukraine [2][17][19] Business & Technology - Amazon is increasing its use of robots and AI in its operations, with a goal to automate 75% of operations, potentially impacting 600,000 jobs by 2033 [4][37][41] - Amazon is offering upskilling programs to help employees learn how to repair robots and take on new roles, with some earning over $40 per hour [42][43] Accidents & Disasters - A tropical storm named Melissa is drenching the Caribbean and growing stronger, potentially reaching category 4 or 5 near Jamaica [3][21][22] - A small plane crashed into a soccer field in Southern California, injuring a woman on the ground [3][29][30] - A truck was rescued after dangling off a highway overpass in Texas [4][45] Crime & Justice - ICE conducted a raid in New York City, resulting in nine arrests of suspects in the country illegally with criminal histories [24][25] - A man documenting ICE activity on TikTok was arrested after allegedly ramming officers' vehicles [26] - The Louv reopened after a $12 million jewel heist, with security lapses revealed, including a security camera facing the wrong way [3][34][35]