have warmer weather coming our way as we take a look at our 7-day forecast. still really nice today and a little bit warmer tomorrow. but we reached the peak of those temperatures by the end of the week into the weekend near 90 degrees for the inland valleys and not so lovely. the commute across the benicia bridge. two of four lanes are blocked by this crash involving a motorcycle. no major injuries reported, but a big backup is building your alternate. of course, keep you moving. you can take the longer route, but it is the carquinez bridge across and then across highway four that is moving smoothly right now. all right. thank you so much. that's what's happening today in the bay. don't forget we'll be streaming at 8:00. we're bringing in mayor matt mahan from san jose for a conversation about the budget. all right. have a great day.

♪♪ trail of destruction. a new round of tornadoes ripening through the heartland. [ siren ] >> and causing widespread damage. at least one person killed in oklahoma. entire neighborhoods destroyed. and al is tracking the risk of more dangerous storms today. his full forecast straight ahead. breaking overnight, major escalation. israeli tanks roll into rafah. troops taking over a keyboarder crossing. just hours after hamas said it agreed to a cease-fire proposal. but israel saying the deal is not there yet. the white house closely watching all of it. >> we want to get these hostages out. we want to get a cease-fire in place for six weeks. >> we're live in the region with the very latest. in custody. an american soldier detained in russia on charges of criminal misconduct. what we're learning about his

arrest and what the pentagon is saying this morning. pageant stunner. the reigning miss usa announces she is stepping down just months after winning the crown. >> utah! [ cheers and applause ]. >> what she's saying about her unexpected decision to resign and what led to it. all that, plus -- bad for business. the growing debate over self check-out lanes and one state's new push to have many of them banned. ♪♪ and in bloom. >> zendaya. >> stars strut their stuff at the met gala, having fun with fashion and the garden of time dress code. >> it's a night to play dress-up and make dreams come true. >> our front row seat to fashion's biggest night. >> i did not wake up like this. >> today, tuesday, may 7th, 2024. ♪♪ >> announcer: from nbc news,

this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. well, good morning. welcome to "today." it is so good to see you on this tuesday morning. yesterday we learned people were lined up outside of the met gala early in the morning to watch the stars coming in here. here they all are. >> now we understand why it was worth the wait. this is fashion's biggest night. people came to play. mindy looking gorgeous. we'll break it down in just a few. let's get started with powerful storms overnight. we have a live look at the damage in barnsdall, oklahoma. one person killed. dozens of homes damaged after a direct hit from a tornado. >> it's 15 overnight and 7 in oklahoma. it's not over. the region is now facing an enhanced risk for more severe storms. >> as that system moves east, tens of millions more will be on alert over the next few days. in a moment, we are going to hear from al who is standing by in texas. he's got the full forecast.

but let us get started with nbc's sam brock who made his way to oklahoma overnight. hey, sam. good morning. >> reporter: hoda, savannah, good morning. that's right, the southern plains took a direct hit overnight, as did barnsdal, where i'm standing right now. there's 30 to 40 properties just like that are damaged, if not devastated by this tornado. many families, like this one, sifting through their belongings and trying to process what happened. we were here as law enforcement was calling out, trying to figure out, are you okay? this morning, fears of a violent tornado outbreak across the plains turned into a devastating reality. with the thousand-person town of barnsdall, oklahoma still reeling from a tornado just one month ago, overrun by an incredibly dangerous and powerful twister overnight. the local sheriff says one person confirmed dead and multiple injured. though it's not clear how many.

>> i got you. i got you. >> reporter: there were rescues, too, including at this nursing home. the center says all residents are okay. >> we saw some wrecked cars and saw this house completely off of its foundation, just obliterated over here. >> reporter: the destructive aftermath of a probable long-track tornado, stretching all the way to nearby bartelsville where this hampton ip saw its roof collapse. the fear felt all over oklahoma as tornado sirens blared overnight and more. the worst part of the storm striking in the middle of the night, hitting not just oklahoma but at least a half dozen other states. >> if you have any sort of helmet to protect your head, go ahead and put the helmet on. >> reporter: residents left with no choice but to shelter in place. some tornadoes traveling as fast as 60 miles an hour. >> right there. >> reporter: in tennessee, another twister uprooted trees, downed power lines and ripped roofs right off homes. >> oh, yeah. it got this house.

it got everything through here. >> reporter: the storms marking six straight weeks of severe weather across the country. we mentioned barnsdall was hit previously by a tornado. it was only a few weeks ago on april 1st they got an ef-1. now this community has a substantially larger clean-up f swath of our country. look at the radar right now. it is very active. we've got tornado watches, we have severe thunderstorm warnings going on stretching all the way from the dakotas back down to arkansas. as this system moves to the east, we have a big storm system and other storms, smaller storms rotating around it.

the first storm you see in iowa, that will bring enhanced risk of severe weather today and tonight. second storm for tomorrow on into thursday. so let's put them into motion. you can see that we've right now got this severe weather pushing to the east. activity increases in the afternoon and afternoon and evening. we've got that risk of severe weather for 29 million people from columbus, indianapolis, louisville down to nashville, paducah and the tornado risk for most enhanced for ef-2 or more, cincinnati, columbus, ft. wayne and louisville. we move on to tomorrow. we're looking at more severe weather developing. locally heavy rain, flash flooding. the risk for severe weather starts to tick up to 44 million people from dallas, waco, nashville, knoxville, danieling winds, hail, tornadoes possible. and then by thursday, it reaches the east coast, but look at the risk of severe weather. from washington, d.c. all the

way back into austin, houston into new orleans, and savannah, torns possible. wind gusts up to 60 miles an hour. rain fall amounts in the mid mississippi river valley, up to 3 to 4 inches, guys. so another 72 hours of more severe weather. back to you. >> all right, al. thank you so much. we are also following breaking news from the middle east. israeli forces moving forward k southern gaga city overnight. troops took control of a border crossing there. this ami with an offensive in rafah. right now you are looking at live images, tanks entered the southern gaza city overnight. troops took control of a border crossing there. all of this amid uncertainty surrounding a potential cease-fire deal. with new talks set for today. nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel is in jerusalem. he has the very latest. hey, richard. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. israeli officials described the move into rafah as a limited incursion and not the start of a long anticipated major ground offensive. and it comes as cease-fire negotiations are back on with hamas saying it's willing to

free all of the hostages it's holding. israel does not accept the terms. israeli troops stormed into rafah overnight. video showing tanks crashing over a sign at the entrance of the city. israel took over the gaza side of the rafah border crossing with egypt, a key transit point for aid. it says hamas used the area to launch a deadly attack over the weekend on israeli troops. israel warned civilians to leave the area in rafah yesterday but gave them little time to do it. our crew filmed how the bombing started just hours after israel's evacuation notice. palestinian medics say more than 20 people were killed in the overnight operation, including children. the bodies today handed over to their families. hamas says it has agreed to a plan to end all of this and sent nbc news the full text of a four-page document in which

hamas promises to release all the hostages it's holding. israel believes there are 132 in all to achieve a, quote, sustainable calm with israel. hamas says the plan will be implemented in three phases, each 42 days long. in phase one, israel and hamas would cease hostilities and hamas would free 33 hostages, in exchange, israeli troops would withdraw from densel including all women, hostages over 50 and sick and wounded civilians. in exchange, israeli troops would withdraw from densely populated areas in gaza, release palestinian prisoners, allow more aid into gaza and give palestinians freedom of movement within the gaza strip. during the next two phases, hamas would release all remaining hostages. israeli troops would leave gaza completely and a 3 to 5-year international supported program to rebuild gaza would begin. the document lists qatar, egypt, the un and the united states as

guarantors. >> we're currently reviewing that response. >> reporter: the israeli government responded saying hamas' terms do not meet its necessary requirements, but israel is nonetheless sending a team of negotiators to cairo to discuss it. a key sticking point is the future of hamas in gaza. the terms presented by hamas strongly suggest that the group would remain in power, which is something the israeli government has said it will never accept. hoda? >> richard engel for us in jerusalem. richard, thank you. also this morning, we're learning more about an american soldier now detained in russia. army staff sergeant gordon black was arrested late last week. he's accused of criminal misconduct. nbc's kelly cobiella joins us now. kelly, good morning. what do you know about the soldier, why he was detained and why he was there. >> savannah, good morning to you. overnight a russian court said that sergeant gordon black is

accused of stealing property and is being held in pre-trial con dpienment until july 2nd. the soldier was stationed in south korea when his deployment ended. and according to four u.s. officials, he was traveling back to the u.s., but apparently took an unofficial side trip without permission to eastern russia on his own to visit a woman he had of ste a romantic relationship with. it is unclear whether that is the same woman he's being accused of stealing from. his mother told abc news she was worried about him visiting russia, adding i knew something was going to happen. i feel like he was being set up by her. we don't yet know how the sergeant made his way to russia or what evidence there may be against him. savannah? >> kelly, what is the russian government saying about this? >> well, the russian foreign ministry is calling this purely domestic crime and not related to politics or espionage. although, a number of americans have been arrested in russia in what the u.s. is calling trumped

up charges. including "wall street journal" reporter evan gershkovich and former marine paul whelan. russia is on the state department's do not travel risk partially because of the risk of wrongful detentions. savannah? >> kelly cobiella with the latest. thank you. let's turn now to donald trump's criminal hush money trial as prosecutors continue to make their case. the former president has been held in contempt for the tenth time for violating a gag order. the judge once again warning that future violations could bring jail time. nbc's senior legal correspondent laura jarrett is here with the very latest. hey, laura, good morning. >> good morning to you. this remarkable dust-up over the gag order causing more drama frankly than any witness at this trial with the judge now saying when it comes to the former president, the usual deterrence against breaking court orders aren't working. >> reporter: this morning, tensions rising at donald trump's hush money cover-up trial, as the former president is held in criminal contempt for now the tenth time.

mr. trump forced to pay another $1,000 fine soon, this time because he criticized the jury. while the judge gave the presumptive gop nominee his sharpest warning yet, threatening jail time if mr. trump continues to break the gag order, barring attacks on witnesses and jurors. judge juan mar chan saying he understood the magnitude of such a decision, adding the last thing i want to do is put you in jail. you are the former president of the united states and possibly the next president. but at the end of the day, i have a job to do. >> our constitution is much more important than jail. it's not even close. i'll do that sacrifice any day. >> reporter: this as the state pivots away from the more salacious evidence of the alleged effort to bury stories that could have damaged mr. trump's chances at the presidency by paying women hush money, which he denies. now to more the granular details of the charges he actually faces

for allegedly doctoring his internal books to cover up how he reimbursed michael cohen, his former fixer, who paid off a porn star days before the 2016 election. >> mr. trump, is michael cohen a liar? >> i have a gag order. i'm not allowed to answer that question. this has never happened in this country before. >> reporter: two long-time trump organization employees on the stand monday walking the jury through cohen's invoices. checks mr. trump signed repaying cohen in monthly installments and internal ledger entries for, quote, legal expenses all created under a phony retainer agreement prosecutors say was done to cover up the true reason for the repayments. while on cross-examination, mr. trump's defense team sought to emphasize neither witness can directly tie mr. trump to how the repayments were recorded. >> so we've had trial for a few weeks now. what is the rest of the case likely going to look like as far as the prosecution's case-in-chief? >> the challenge for prosecutors is there is no smoking gun. there is no e-mail. there is no tape that can actually prove the former

president's intent. so unless he gets on the stand and is cross examined and something explosive happens, they really don't have a way to actually prove that part of the case. they've done a lot to show his motivation and this alleged conspiracy, but they haven't actually gotten into the falsification of the records -- >> intent to falsify? >> yes. >> con intent to conceal it. either one of those. and they haven't really done that yet. they say they have roughly two weeks left here. >> laura, thank you. all right. 7:15. craig joins the table. hey, craig, good morning. >> hoda, savannah, good morning. good morning to you as well. this morning we're following a lot of news tied to boeing, including another setback for boeing's starliner spacecraft. last night's launch scrubbed because of an engine valve problem. we've also learned that another boeing aircraft is now the subject of an faa investigation, 787 dreamliner. nbc news senior correspondent tom costello is at the kennedy space center following all of this for us. tom, good morning.

>> reporter: yeah, good morning. so this is yet another new investigation. this one with a 787, that popular plane, the dream liner. a boeing employee flagged this issue to management. management flagged it to the faa. the concern, some boeing employees may have been falsifying inspection records on the production line. already under intense scrutiny, this morning boeing is the focus of yet another faa investigation. the agency looking into whether the company actually completed required inspections of the work between the wings and the fuselage on the 787 dream liner and whether employees falsified aircraft records suggesting they had done the checks when they hadn't. former faa and ntsb investigator jeff guzetti. >> this is yet another event that points to a deficient quality control mechanism within boeing. >> reporter: boeing says it self-reported the issue to the faa, adding flight safety is not an issue as it works to inspect

the fleet. boeing's 737 max fleet has already been the focus of multiple investigations. after two fatal overseas crashes and january's mid-air blow-out of a door plug over portland, the company has admitted its quality control process had broken down and encouraged employees to speak up if they see something. >> effectively they are putting out defective airplanes. >> reporter: before testifying in front of congress last month, boeing engineer and whistl whistleblower sal pour told me the gaps between big pieces of the fuselage on the 787 are too big. even though the pieces are fashioned together, he believes the stress could lead to fatigue failure and disaster after thousands of flights. >> the plane can break apart in altitude and drop to the ground. i think that's a safety issue. >> reporter: the faa says boeing

is reinspecting all 787 airplanes still within the production system and must also create a plan to address the in service fleet. boeing insists claims about the structural 787 are inaccurate. now the fact that a boeing employee came forward may suggest the culture is starting to change. >> boeing did not sit on this information. i think that's a small sign of an improving safety culture. a silver lining in this whole event. >> so, tom, let's go back to that scrubbed starliner launch for a moment here, the scrubbed launch last night. what exactly happened? and where do they go from here with that? >> reporter: engineers were working on what they thought was a sticky or stuck oxygen relief valve in the second stage of the rocket. this is not a boeing problem. this is a united launch alliance rocket problem. so united launch alliance, boeing and nasa scrubbed the attempt last night. the astronauts came off. their first attempt to try this again will come on friday night if they -- as they try to work this problem now over the next few days, craig.

>> okay. friday it may be. tom costello at kennedy space center. tom, thank you. all right. 7:19. what do you say we head back to al who is in texas for weather. hey, al. >> hey, guys. the band you are hearing right now, we're at joint base lackland for a smucker's mission breakfast. we'll talk about that in just a little bit. let's show you what's going on for today. the rest of the country's weather. besides that severe weather, we have windy conditions in the planes and the rockies. heavy snows and fire risk in western texas. sunshine down through the gulf and sunny skies in the northeast and into northern new england. we're going to get to your local weather in the next 30 seconds.

and that's your latest weather. guys? >> al, thank you so much. coming up, the announcement rocking the beauty pageant world. miss usa giving up her title just months after being crowned. stephanie gosk has that story for us. hi, stephanie. >> hey, savannah, good morning.

the first miss usa to ever resign in the middle of her reign. she's citing mental health issues. we'll have more on what's behind this decision coming up. >> all right, steph, thank you. also ahead, inside the growing battle over self-checkout lanes that can be both convenient and kind of frustrating. why some stores in some states may be forced to do away with them. but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

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i'm bob redell here at stanford university, where you can see protesters behind me continue to camp out here demanding peace in the middle east. but it's not clear if that's going to happen anytime soon. israel says that the cease fire deal that the hamas political wing accepted yesterday was, quote, far from israel's demands. israel says it is sending a delegation to work on the proposal. cia director bill burns, also in the region, assisting with those negotiations here at home insurance is about to get more expensive for some california homeowners. travelers insurance is raising rates, on average, more than 15% for its program, called quantum home 2.0. the company also plans to drop thousands of customers because of wildfire risk, citing financial losses in recent years because of those fires. earlier this year, state farm also announced plans to drop some policyholders for the same reason, and now mike is following a big backup in benicia. yeah, the benicia bridge, still only half the lanes are open. two lanes are blocked by a motorcycle

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♪♪ ♪ ♪ oh, that was good for us. remember that? 7:30, grammy winner, olivia rodrigo on our plaza performing live. so many unforgettable concerts last summer, which raises the question. is it may right now? who will it be? >> the list is pretty fantastic. >> the list is fantastic and it will be revealed next hour. all right. first, we have a busy half hour ahead, starting with that surprise announcement from the reigning miss usa. >> she's sharing in an instagram post yesterday that she is stepping down from her duties. nbts's stephanie gosk is here with more on her decision, her message and the correct pronunciation of her name. >> hi, guys. good morning. you are very close, hoda. she says what she has loved the most about being miss usa is

having a platform to support the causes she feels strongly about. but after seven months, the 24-year-old is resigning. the first miss usa ever to step down, telling her fans and supporters the most important thing in life is prioritizing your mental health. ♪ >> utah! [ cheers and applause ]. >> reporter: for noelia voigt, it was the dream come true. becoming the first venezuela american to be crowned miss usa. >> right now, i'm honestly just ready to get to work. >> reporter: with less than half of her year-long reign to go, she announced she is resigning. something she acknowledges is a tough decision. and will come as a large shock. posting, our health is our wealth. never compromise on your mental health. in a statement, the miss usa organization saying the well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time.

but there are signs there might have been conflict between voigt and the miss usa organization. a person close to her telling nbc news the first news of her instagram post spells out, i am silenced. miss usa former social media director claudia engelhart, says she stepped down from the organization because of what she felt was a difficult work environment. >> i firsthand can tell you my mental health took a decline. i can understand what she is stepping down. >> reporter: she worked closely with noelia voigt, who told her management was dismissive of her mental health concerns. >> i did not align with the way they were running their business, their organization and the way they treated their titleholders. >> reporter: are you saying that noelia was not supported by management? >> 100% yes. >> reporter: her sudden resignation comes just two years after the tragic death of miss usa 2019. a lawyer with an mba and

successful tv career died by suicide at age 30. now the miss usa organization is once again facing difficult questions about the well being of its title holders. voigt is the first miss usa to ever step down from the job. in her message explaining why, she offered this advice, advocate for yourself and others by using your voice. and never be afraid of what the future holds. even if it feels uncertain. >> in a statement overnight, the miss usa organization responded to those allegations of a difficult work environment, calling them false. and saying in part, miss usa is committed to fostering safe, inclusive and supportive environment and we take these allegations seriously. adding we have and continue to prioritize the well being of all individuals involved with miss usa. >> all right, steph. thank you. still ahead, we are going to celebrate teacher appreciation day. jenna will introduce us to a man who found his calling spreading his love for music and he'll be right here live with his

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checkout lanes. they basically said, you know what? you do it. why am i working at the grocery store now? we're back. that was sebastian maniscalco saying what a lot of people are thinking when it comes to those self check-out lanes. this morning, by the way, the r place restrictions on them. now a proposed bill in california could f battle over them is growing. >> yeah. we have seen major retailers place restrictions on them. now a proposed bill in california could force some stores to begin rolling them back. >> nbc's senior business correspondent christine romans joins us with more. christine, good morning. >> good morning to you. look, you either love them or hate them, the self-checkout lanes. they exploded in popularity after the covid pandemic. had people wanting to keep their distance from other shoppers. companies scrambled to find workers. this was a good solution. now we have another gut check over the self-check. >> reporter: this morning, california lawmakers considering a new bill forcing retailers to

limit self check-out lanes in an effort to curb theft and protect jobs. >> when worker safety is at risk and people lose their jobs, we in the state legislature must act and we must act now. >> reporter: according to the bill, grocery and retail stores would be required to provide at least one cashier-run station. self check-outs would be limited to 10 items or less and a human worker would be required to monitor no more than two lanes each. stores using ai at check-out would need a full assessment before deploying that technology. lawmakers and retailers say curbing theft is a priority, with one recent survey estimating more than 20 million americans have stolen from a self-checkout kiosk and more than eight million planning to do it again. 69% of consumers say it is easier to steal from a self-checkout kiosk than a cashier. this comes as major retailers are looking to limit them. most recently target is limiting

self check-out to 10 items or less. >> the line goes quicker, but also i feel like it's not very convenient for some people that take -- are buying a lot of stuff. >> reporter: while other major retailers like walmart and costco experimenting with self checkout. and dollar general removing from all of its stores. >> the question is whether forcing people to a certain kind of checkout, whether that resolves the issue. i don't think it will be a global solution. many shoppers are taking notice of the changes. >> can we just talk about the self-checkout epidemic in the united states. >> we are officially entering the down fall of self-checkouts. >> reporter: as for inflation weary shoppers in california, experts also say, buyer beware over a potential downside to the bill. >> i'm worried this will raise the cost for the businesses which will then have to try to resolve that issue either through raising prices or exiting the market and consumers, we know, are already

fed up with high prices. >> there are 20 million thieves among us. >> i couldn't believe it. >> 20 million people have stolen from the self-checkout? >> and they are going to do it again. >> planning to. >> can it actually happen, christine? could they become a relic of the past? >> i don't think so. here's why. survey shows a lot of americans really do like to use them, if they have a few items and see a long line, you know, with the cashier, they do like to use these things. also technology will evolve either, they'll be able to see better. they will be able to detect the theft better. theft is a big problem here overall as well. i think you will see a hybrid. you will see self-checkout in some places and also cashiers. and this california movement, if it happens, you know, part of the deal here is to make sure there are more human people, jobs that are overseeing the self-checkout as well. >> oftentimes i find it be inconvenient. you have an issue with one of the swipes someone has to come over. >> the light comes on. i never understand what -- >> like at the drugstore, you have to call someone over. >> just to get the deodorant out

of the locked cabinet. a lot of people. >> a lot of layers. >> a lot of layers, yeah. >> i couldn't believe those numbers. the theft. if they don't see a person there, they can just walk out. >> you know who loves it is my kids. >> oh, yeah. >> your kids are stealing already? >> not yet. not yet. >> all right. thank you. let's get a check of the weather. al joins us from san antonio, texas. hey, al. >> reporter: hey, they don't have those problems at trader joe's. those lines move. boom. they have the friendliest, nicest, quarkiest people. i love trader joe's. get that line moving. all right. let's get moving with your temperature and show you what's going on right now. we are looking at warm weather in the east. cooler out west. billings, denver, boise all below average. look at new york 80. atlanta 87. dallas 90. tomorrow we are looking at record temperatures possible from florida all the way to philadelphia, back to detroit and on to dallas. and then temperatures cool down

a bit as we move on toward the week, the latter part of the week. by saturday, new york mid-60s, still nice. richmond low 60s. st. louis mid to low 70s. ththat's what' >> and by the way, better chance of seeing sasquatch than seeing craig in a grocery store. >> wow. wow. drive-by from san antonio. >> that was a long-range missile. >> it was. it was. >> al, don't go anywhere. >> actually, please go somewhere.

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heartland with an even bigger threat on the way. al has the full forecast. plus, have we "met"? we have your front row seat to fashion's biggest night. >> i love you guys! >> with all the biggest moments from this year's met gala. it is a night to play dress-up and make dreams come true. >> and who wore it best? >> i look forward to seeing what everybody is going to wear. ♪ then, all the high notes. we'll introduce you to a special teacher. >> he really puts in a lot of dedication. he makes us work hard. >> he's just the best. >> who's mentoring through music. >> i loved it because the students were like sponges. they were soaking up everything that i was giving them. >> his inspiring message. plus a special performance straight ahead. and let's dance. it's finally here. the can't miss reveal of the stars set to take over the plaza

for our citi concert series. your first look at the lineup just moments away. so get ready to party. today, tuesday, may 7th, 2024. ♪ ♪ it's going to be a good day ♪ >> celebrating our 38th anniversary. >> from california! >> shout-out to my students at northern oklahoma college. >> hi to our moms. >> in north dakota. >> we love you! >> from plano, texas. >> bloomington, north carolina. >> kansas city, missouri. new m. >> celebrating >> and sante fe, new mexico. ♪ >> celebrating nurses' week. >> on a mother-son trip. >> from georgia. >> from new orleans. >> her birthday wish was to be here. >> on "today" show. >> that's right. by the way, happy 70th to that beautiful crowd. first in line.

i love the first in line. there they were from new orleans. with good to see you. we appreciate everybody being here on a sun-splashed tuesday. going to be 80 degrees in new york city. >> i hope people are catching this. if you are first in line, there is a good chance you will see hoda. >> that's true. >> there is no question about who gets here first. >> those ladies were on point. they said, we came from the big easy to the big apple. we're going to celebrate them and everybody outside. let's get to our busy morning right now. our news at 8:00. we will start with another devastating outbreak of severe weather overnight. barns dalll, oklahoma, still reeling from a tornado one month ago, taking a direct hit from a dangerous and powerful tornado overnight. the local sheriff says one person is dead, multiple people hurt. in tennessee, a separate system ripped roofs off of homes. that severe weather on the move this morning. al is tracking all of it in san antonio, texas. al, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, guys.

unfortunately, we do have more severe weather to talk about. over the next 72 hours, as we put the radar in motion, stretching from minnesota back into arkansas. tornado watches right now and severe thunderstorm watches. chicago, you are under the gun in the next couple of hours as this line moves in. look for a severe risk for 29 million people, damaging winds, 60 miles an hour. that's through tonight. tomorrow that threat moves through the east. we're looking from tornadoes, wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour. that's through tonight. tomorrow that threat moves to the east. we're looking from dallas all the way to lexington. 44 million people, indianapolis, atlanta, jackson as well. strong tornadoes possible. wind gusts of 60 miles per hour and damaging hail. as we move into thursday, look at this. from washington, d.c. all the way to austin and houston, 49 million people at risk for damaging winds, tornadoes and hail. heavy rain as well, especially in the mid mississippi river valley. we're looking at upwards of 4 to 5 inches of rain from louisville to nashville, out to johnson city. guys?

>> all right. al, thank you. the on going anti-war protests nationwide are now spreading beyond college campuses. last night hundreds marched near the met gala for a so-called day of rage. it comes as two more top universities announce they are canceling or changing their graduation plans. nbc's maggie vespa is live for us this morning at the university of chicago. maggie, good morning. >> reporter: hey, savannah. good morning. yeah. it is a rapidly evolving situation here. at the university of chicago. you can see behind me crews, officers finishing packing up the encampment here for a week now. we have video from earlier this morning when they were rapidly packing up those tents, those tarps, you name it. so far, we're told, it was relatively calm. students left voluntarily. there were no reports of injuries or arrests. you might be wondering where are the students. we also have video shot moments ago of 500 yards further that way, we have students chanting things like shame, shame. they formed a human chain facing off with police in riot gear.

we're told at times there have been some pushing and shoving between students and police. but again, so far no reports of any injuries or arrests here. but, of course, this is, as you pointed out, just the latest flash point in this surge of campus protests. [ chanting ] >> reporter: the fury unfolding on college campuses for weeks, thousand pro palestinian protesters made their presence felt in manhattan near last night's famed met gala. officers making several arrests. the trying to interrupt fashion's biggest night. the nypd saying close to a thousand pro palestinian protesters made their presence felt in manhattan near last night's famed met gala. officers making several arrests. the protests also impacting this year's graduation season. following violent clashes between students and police, atlanta's emory university says it will move its main graduation ceremony off campus. while columbia university in new york is canceling its big central celebration all together. >> it's deeply saddening and honestly i'm very angry.

>> reporter: rory is graduating from columbia. >> it was very disappointings. >> reporter: when protesters broke into hamilton hall, rory and a friend say they stepped in to try to stop them. the nypd stepping in to clear the building. the wilson's criticizing the handling of the protest. >> they lost control of security and cease to become a place where dialogue and discourse could even happen. >> reporter: meanwhile, consequences for demonstrators are escalating. at m.i.t., where massachusetts state police cleared camps yesterday, administrators are now threatening to suspend student protesters. harvard's interim president writing any students remaining in that school's encampment will be referred for involuntary leave. [ shame on you ] >> reporter: with tensions high on all sides a new push to combat anti-semitism launched by patriots owner robert kraft. >> bring your passion, your tenacity, bring your anger, but don't bring hate to the protest. >> reporter: again, everybody

here at the university of chicago is aware this is part of a national movement. a divisive conversation. case in point, president biden later this morning is set to deliver the keynote speech at the holocaust annual day of remembrance. the white house noting it comes seven months after the hamas attacks on israel on october 7th. savannah? >> maggie vespa, thank you. let's turn to the nba playoffs now. the new york knicks needed a fourth quarter win. >> sitting on the 40. divincenzo, three-pointer, down it goes! donte divincenzo! >> on fire. >> they are on fire. the knicks taking a three-point lead with 40 seconds to go. they would go on to win it, 121-117. game two tomorrow night. to denver now with the minnesota timberwolves.

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to the glitz and glamour. hey, sheinelle. >> good morning. this is the must see event of the year. the extravaganza features a who's who making their way up the iconic steps to the metropolitan museum of art. this year the theme was the garden of time. and the guest list included some of our favorites from j-lo and zendaya decked out in unforgettable looks. ♪ >> last night in new york on the first monday of may, fashion was in full bloom. >> it's a night to play dress-up and make dreams come true. like i feel like a princess. >> the biggest stars shining bright at the annual met gala, the hottest ticket in town. >> i don't know who any of these people are. they all smell incredible. >> hello, my friend. how are you? >> "today" show. i love you, guys. >> so i think the incredible work that anna is doing every

year to support this is something that i really respect. >> each year it seems like it gets better and better. what are you expecting this year? >> i always look forward so much to seeing what everybody will wear. >> this year the dress code is the garden of time. we're expecting some surprises. this year's gala, the celebration of the costume institute newest exhibit, sleeping beauties. the romantic theme paired with the dress code, the garden of time. >> this is a bit of a romantic gardener. >> the carpet transforming into a beautiful garden, full of floral fashions and other nature-inspired designs. >> it's like i'm running through a garden. >> they said the sleeping beauties, the gowns that we love being brought into the future. right? >> it is like double themed. so it is cool to see what speaks to each artist the most. >> the event's a list roster of co-chairs leading the charge on

the famous museum steps, including thor himself, chris hemsworth. >> anybody you're most looking forward to seeing tonight? >> i met bad bunny, that was cool. >> bad bunny, style queen jennifer lopez. and j. lo just arrived, stunning. and the bell of the ball, zendaya, who made her return to the gala after five years. the actress rising to the challenge, serving major drama in a peacock-inspired gown. from first-timers to all the met gala favorites. >> show us. >> you have the most joy on the red carpet we have seen all night. >> guess what? i have the best date in the whole place. >> the special night was full of jaw-dropping looks. >> we want to know how you got in your dress. >> a team, a team of people. >> and some serious bling. >> when you are tired of these things, just let me know. i'm right at 30 rock. any of these. you might not notice if you give me one or two. >> our friend, camila cabello, also literally dripping in ice.

>> i promise you, i was going to tell you that this is my favorite clutch, my favorite bag of the night and then i just realized your hands are wet. >> did you realize it was ice. >> i did not realize it was ice. >> girl, it is ice. feel my hands. >> when you were with carson, you handed him your bag. >> true, yes. >> i feel like you should hand me your bag and something because it's a tradition. >> i have a bag. someone else has it. >> oh my goodness. >> and, of course, the night wouldn't be complete without a few surprises. zendaya making an appearance on the carpet, channelling a midnight garden with outfit number two. >> zendaya, to your left. >> all the biggest stars living out their fashion fantasies. >> what am i doing? a comedian sitting at the chanel table wearing dior. >> i did not wake up like this. >> during another magical evening out at the met. >> we seen you. you seen us. i just love this part. >> enjoy the moment. try to make it as beautiful as possible before possibly it all

comes to a dreamy conclusion. >> what are you going to do with these? i just want to try this. what do you think? >> thanks, jeff. >> very wizard of oz. >> i'm from kansas, it kind of works out. ♪ somewhere over the rainbow ♪ >> that's all i can sing. we had so much fun with jeff and all the stars. it is always exciting to see the looks they come up with. of course, we're already counting down to the next year. it is important to remember the purpose of this annual event is to raise money for the met's costume institute. hoda, i have a feeling they make more than about 10, $15. >> yeah i would think so. >> i think they do all right. >> sheinelle, i'm disappointed we didn't get to see you full look. you looked gorgeous from what we saw. >> it was really a magical night. we'll post some things online. >> she just went to the after party. she just rolled in. >> she went to usher's after party. >> i'm leaving now. bye bye. >> let's break down the ensembles. we have today style

correspondent zan zana roberts rossy. this is your super bowl. a lot of fun. >> a lot of fun. >> let's break down the looks. >> it is unusual for anyone to do a change. she looped up the stairs. got changed and came back down. so her first look here was couture look by jean galiano. 1999 remake of a dior dress. she can pull it off. alter ego when she's on the carpet. the makeup and the she treats everything like a performance. she said her alter ego kicks in when she's on the carpet. she really went for it there. that makeup, the beauty was on point last night. absolutely. >> yes. and the quick change. are we going to look at the second look. >> a black version. i mean, this is the midnight version of this. the real flowers in her hair. and this is one of those archival looks that was brought back to life. one of the sleeping beauties that was referenced. >> j-lo. this is best she's ever looked now. >> i agree. this is my favorite look ever. she had a giant tiffany necklace. this is literally just hanging off her there with those beautiful gowns.

and this actually took 2,500 silver beads and 800 hours of hand embroidery. >> wow, gorgeous. let's talk about kim k. wow. she was a show stopper. >> that gravity defying corsette. >> tell us what's going on. >> chris appleton, her hair dresser was with us. how long did that take to get on? >> he was like, actually it wasn't too much of a problem. i love the idea of the chain mail the hardness of the dress but soft little cardigan. i think cardigan will sell out today. >> no one has earned some elastic pants today more than kim. i mean, it looks like very uncomfortable. >> she said she orders donuts straight away. >> yeah, okay. probably munchkins. >> cardi b, that was a dress. >> this was by a new designer we have never seen on the met carpet before. windleson. this was two months in the works. and nine people carried it on to this carpet, guys. it was so amazing to watch this

team of people carry her on. look at these nails and the emeralds in the ears. >> could she do the stairs or was that impossible? >> they had to carry it. the whole train. >> can we do a lightening round because they are giving us 30 seconds. i thought mindy kaling looked gorgeous. >> indian couture. >> gigi hadid. >> tom brown. >> 2.8 microbeads in this. they were all 3d flowers. >> nicole kidman up first and then janelle monáe. >> custom this was her reference from an old dress and she basically had it remade from 1951. >> uh-huh. how and janelle monae. gorgeous dress. >> one of my favorites, vera wang. this is made from recyclable, sustainable bottles. >> thank you so much. >> thank you so much. >> thank you so much. >> we'll see you again for more of the met gala. you will come in the 4th hour. so we'll visit again.

>> she's in the garden theme, too. >> of course he is. let's get another check of the weather from al right after this. by the jm smucker company. smucker's is proud to help bring military families together at the 15th annual mission breakfast, serving those who serve our country. >> for 15 years, we have been teaming up with smucker's. for mission breakfast. this morning, we are at joint base san antonio lackland making breakfast and maybe later we will have some waffles. but, first, show you what's going on as far as your weather is concerned today. making these pancakes nice and big. we're looking at severe storms in the mid-section of the country. out in the plains, we expect to see heavy snow in the western plains. fire risk western texas. look for sunshine in the gulf and the northeast and new england. that's what's going on around the country. here's what's happeninin your g

we will have more coming up on the 9:00 hour. but in the meantime, back to you guys. >> all right, mr. roker. thank you. best time of the morning. >> all right. shall we dance? >> let's go. >> yes. first up, we're breaking out -- go ahead. grab your red nose. a special red nose day announcement. it is always weird to get them on. >> so much snot. take it off. see how you feel after. >> it's taking them off because

-- >> this year is celebrating its 10th annual campaign to mark the milestone. nbc will air a one-hour special looking at special moments as well as the life changing impact the campaign has had. red nose day raises money to build healthy futures for children all across the u.s. and around the world. people can help by donating online at rednoseday.org. and be sure to tune in to the special that will be may 23rd right here on nbc. all right. now -- >> come on, sheinelle. big announcement. >> we have been teasing it all morning. our citi concert series lineup. it is time to reveal who is stopping by to rock the plaza this summer. ♪ ♪ >> it's time. >> who's ready for a concert? >> to set the record straight. if you are looking for the hottest names on the charts and live performances from an iconic stage, this is it. it's the 2024 citi concert

series on "today," featuring chris stapleton. ♪ >> gracie abrams. ♪ >> anitta. ♪ >> ll cool j. ♪ meghan >> meghan trainor. ♪ >> khalani. ♪ >> maggie rogers. ♪ >> wallows. ♪ >> little big town. ♪ >> joined by sugarland. ♪ >> chance the rapper. ♪ >> thomas rhett. ♪ >> bleachers.

♪ >> alejandro. ♪ and lainy wilson ♪ >> it all starts right here, friday, may 24th. join the party that lasts all summer long. the morning destination for your favorite artists. the citi concert series only on "today". >> all right! >> let's line up. >> so this summer is extra special because we are celebrating 30 years now of iconic performances on your plaza. so we have some fun lookbacks on that one. >> love it. >> if you want to enjoy and join us for live performances, request your fan passes. keep an eye out. we have more names to be revealed in the coming days. >> there's more. >> there is something for everybody there. >> guess who is here right now? let's be in the present. the multitalented top-of-her-game, better than she's ever been, tiffany haddish

is here with a great new mémoire called "i curse you with joy." we cannot wait to catch up with tiffany. she's got a lot to say. her book is full of life lessons and humor. we will visit with her coming up after your local news. go, tiffany. go, tiffany. >> go, hoda. go, hoda.

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8:30. it's a happy plaza crowd bathed in sunshine as we say hello. hello. hello. we're on video. now you're on tv. guys, it is a special day around here. >> how come? >> a very special day. and we are proud of -- we are proud of craig. >> yes. >> because he has his first children's book out called "i'm proud of you". >> thank you. >> how does it feel? >> it feels like i've given birth. no, listen, it was a labor of love. i wanted to write a love better letter to fatherhood and parenthood in general. my son was so gracious enough to sit down and talk to me about the book. >> did he interview you or did you interview him? >> he interviewed me. he interviewed me. well, it was going well for a while until he started asking some tough questions. >> of course. by the way, your beautiful buttons are -- we should point out. it says, i'm proud of you, craig melvin. and it happens to be your 70th birthday. >> what's your name? >> vanji. happy birthday.

first in line. buttons look real good. also ahead, tiffany haddish is in the house. she is sharing the highs and lows of her remarkable life. she's got a great new book out. it's called "i curse you with joy." she has beautiful life lessons we all can learn from. we know she's very funny but also very deep and poignant. so we'll talk about -- look how she's -- >> look at her. >> look at her. >> we'll talk to tiffany in a moment. >> i love that. >> the book has it all, right? and speaking of lessons, guess what, guys? it is teacher appreciation day. and we are celebrating. >> yes, yes. >> we are celebrating with an extraordinary music teacher today who is changing lives with his devotion to his students. guess what? he's brought them along. to show us what they're all about with the special live performance. >> all right. in the third hour, we will help you get ready for mother's day, folks.

public announcement, this sunday, we celebrate moms this sunday. so we have some creative ideas for do-it-yourself bouquets on a budget for the important women in your life. >> i love that. let's get a check of the weather. al is spending the morning in san antonio. >> reporter: today's weather is sponsored by -- the jm smucker's company. smuckers is proud to help bring military families together at the 15th annual mission breakfast. serving those who serve our country. >> and we're serving up pancakes here at joint base san antonio. lackland. let's take a look at your weather and show you what we have going on as far as your weekend is concerned. we are looking on friday. it is rain and wind along the eastern sea board. strong storms down to the south. warm in the northwest. sunshine in the plains. down to texas. on saturday, we are looking at sunny and mild conditions from the west all the way to the mississippi river valley. but the great lakes cool and unsettled. then sunday, sunday, we are looking at more wet weather in the northeast, few storms down

through southern texas. desert heat out west. sunshine from the plains, ohio guys, coming up on the third hour, we will introduce you to some of the fine folks serving our country at joint base san antonio lackland. >> thank you, al, so much. craig's son delano turns the

table on dear old dad. but, first, c.nb

♪ ahora vuelvo. and it's a very big day for mr. craig melvin. congratulations, my friend. your first children's book out today. >> thank you, thank you, thank you. >> it is going to touch your heart. it is called "i'm proud of you." i'm already crying. it is all about fatherhood, and you marked it with a special conversation. >> as you guys know, i'm blessed to be the father of 10-year-old delano and 7.5-year-old cybel. when i first became a father it changed my life in ways i couldn't imagine. ahead of the book's release, we thought it might be fun to have del ask me a few questions about fatherhood. ♪ >> what made you write the book "i'm proud of you". >> i wanted to write a book that

celebrated fatherhood, that celebrated you, that celebrated your sister, that celebrated like, just being a parent. i wanted to write something that you would enjoy. >> yeah. >> that you would be proud of. but i also wrote it because i wanted you to know. >> that you are proud of me? >> yeah, that i'm proud of you. not just proud of the big stuff, proud of the little stuff, too. i remember when you tied your shoes the first time. i remember when you made your first basket. i tried to write something that celebrated the small things. >> how has becoming a dad changed you as a person? >> how has becoming a dad changed me as a person? it's given me a sense of purpose. when i wake up in the morning, part of the reason i work so hard is for you and your sister. part of my motivation is to make the two of you proud. it's funny because before you two came along, i was just kind of like b-bopping through life.

then all of a sudden, it's like i'm trying to be a good example. >> what's your strongest quality as a dad? >> what's my strongest quality as a dad? i would say that i'm flexible. >> yeah. we'll go with that one. >> okay, good. thank you. i'm flexible, and i'd like to also think that i let you and cybil teach me sometimes. >> what's something in your dad game that needs some work? >> what's something in my dad game that needs some work? >> yeah. >> you know what i'm constantly working on? >> what? >> patience. which is funny because i talk to you about it sometimes. sometimes dad can be just a little bit -- >> just a smidge. >> a smidge. >> just a smidge. but i'm working on my patience. have i gotten better with it? be honest now. we traffic in truth. >> when i was little, you were better. no offense. >> okay. >> this is what this interview should be about.

it should be about some tough love. all right, so i need to work on patience. i got it. message received. >> if you had one hope for me and my sister, what would it be? >> if i had one hope for you and your sister cybil, what would it be? that you would grow up -- >> and love her? >> what? >> and love her? >> yeah, i hope you would love that's a daily goal. sometimes you are closer than others. if i had one hope, it would be that you would grow up to be that's a daily goal. some days you get closer than others. if i had one hope, it would be that you would grow up to be happy. just happy. i want you to be happy and fulfilled. >> tell me your best dad joke. >> oh, my best dad joke. when does a joke become a dad joke? >> when? >> when it becomes a parent. you know it's funny! you know it's funny! >> that was a good one. >> thank you.

>> by the way, i don't think i have ever seen you and delano have a beautiful conversation like that. it was so moving. >> he came up with the questions. i didn't have the questions in advance. i'm really proud of him, and i'm really proud of my daughter as well. she's featured prominently throughout the book. although she did point out she's not on the cover. >> we're going to do a sequel for cybil. i'm proud of you, too. >> proud of you, too. that's cute. >> i can't wait to hear more of your interview i know coming up on the 3rd hour. the book "i'm proud of you" out -- >> great job, craig. >> we got our copies! coming up next, tiffany haddish shares the best advice she ever received and will dish out some of her own. out some of her own. but, first, this is "today" on did my legs shrink?

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welcome back. we love, love having the multitalented performer tiffany haddish here. she's an emmy and a grammy winner. she's a new york times

best-selling author. she's one of the most sought after actresses in hollywood. now she has a new book called "i curse you with joy." it is her second mémoire. as you pointed out a moment ago, there is some adult content here. we have a studio full of children. >> cover your ears! >> okay. this book, by the way, is equal parts funny and equal parts poignant. why did you initially say to yourself, i want to put this in paper? >> well, the first book i came out with, that one, okay, it was a lot in that book, and i had to take some stuff out because it was just too long. >> too much. >> i was like, this book is too long. i don't like super long books. so i took this out of here. i'm like, okay, i will write another book out here. so i add it it to this. i added it to the new book. plus, what has been happening over the last few years, some of the things that's been happening over the last few years. then i have to write a whole novel and do a series. >> so much has happened to you

in your life. and you have had so many potholes, which is a gentle way of saying what you have been through in your life. you told me a story of how you made sense of it, a story with god before you were born. >> i have decided. i could be wrong, but i think it's right because i seen it in a dream but i feel like it's a memory. before i was born, i was sitting up with god. me and god was talking. i was like a little spider web looking so cute. god is like, are you ready to go? it's team for you to go. i'm like yes. he's like, what do you want to learn this time? i want compassion, i want to learn how to make people happy, i want to bring joy. i want to have a good time, all the different things i wanted for myself. he said, all that could happen but you have to be born to that momma. you have to be born to that daddy. you will have to go through all those things. it will come about, but it will be difficult. you will have challenges so you can appreciate and you understand what joy is.

you understand what happiness is. and it's been hard. he definitely been knocking me upside the head, but i keep bouncing back. i don't quit. >> you don't quit. you grew up in foster homes. you had a difficult upbringing. yet, here you sit in this moment. i have to say, i have interviewed you many times. you have a clarity about you and a peace that i felt like you ha. is there something new that's happening right now? >> i'm sleeping more. i'm sleeping more. didn't always have. is there something new that's happening right now? >> i'm sleeping more. i'm sleeping more. no alcohol. and i'm learning about -- i'm learning and activating and actually using boundaries. yes, boundaries, which i don't think i had a lot of before. >> yeah. >> because you were always trying to -- you were kind of a pleaser in a way. >> yeah, kind of a people pleaser, but also like dare devil. but definitely like i want to bring joy, so let me help you. like i was only trying to be helpful. >> what is the best advice that you ever received?

>> the best advice i ever received still to this day is don't let nobody in your house that ain't got something to lose and when in doubt, throw it out. >> who gave you that, your grandma? >> no. i learned that in home economics. that doesn't exist anymore, kids. yeah, home economics. you won't learn how to cook meals unless your parents teach you. when in doubt, throw it out. i use that in relationships and everything. >> i have to say, i got to read this book and i got to have an extended conversation with you. "i curse you with joy" is filled with beautiful life lessons. it will take you on a ride. it goes through its challenges and brings you to where you are today. i want to encourage people, read the book "i curse you with joy." you can find it at today.com/books. i should point out, again, tiffany and i had the most beautiful conversation in my podcast "making space." >> yes. >> it's out tomorrow. we laughed, we cried. >> i almost found out who you was hooking up with. >> she almost did. >> i almost found out.

>> plug your ears, kids. coming up next, an inspiration on this teacher appreciation day. we'll introduce you to a special teacher. music changed his life, but now he's sharing that love with a new generation. but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

♪ series "today's oh, we're back at 8:49 with our ongoing series "today's hero's". >> this is teacher appreciation day. we're marking it with an extraordinary music teacher. jenna has his story. >> i love him so much. he has traveled the world singing professionally, but he found his dream job teaching elementary students through music and mentorship, he's making magic. ♪ >> music fills the hallways of ps 103 in the bronx, new york.

students, music is their second language. >> standby me. >> it is a ♪ stand by me ♪ >> reporter: for these elementary school students, music is their second language. ♪ stand by me ♪ >> reporter: it's a joy they inherited from their music teacher, antoine dalberry. ♪ stand by me ♪ >> he is the best music teacher you could ever have. he brings the energy up in us. >> he like really puts in a lot of dedication. he makes us work hard. >> he's like, don't give up. this is an nbc news special report. here's lester holt. >> good morning. we're coming on the air with breaking news in washington where president biden is about to give a major speech about antisemitism at the u.s. capitol. the event is part of the u.s. holocaust memorial museum's remembrance ceremony today. it marks a rare address from the

president about antisemitism. a flash point in american politics in the wake of the israel hamas war which sparked a ripple effect of violence here at home. the speech comes at a critical moment for that conflict and against the backdrop of college protests around the country calling for an end to the war. the president i believe now entering the room there. we will hear from him momentarily. he's going to go, looks like he's going to be straight to the podium. and we'll listen in. >> thank you. thank you, thank you, thank you. please. thank you for the introduction,

leadership, united states holocaust memorial museum. true scholar and statesman and a dear friend. speaker johnson, jeffries, members of congress. especially the survivors of the holocaust. my mother would look at you and say god love you all. all of the survivors who embody courage and grace are here as well. during these sacred days of remembrance, we grieve, we give voice to the 6 million jews who were systemically targeted and murdered by the nazis and their collaborators during world war ii. we honor the memory of victims. the pain of survivors. the bravery of heroes who stood up to hitler's unspeakable evil and we recommit to heading and

heeding the lessons in one of the darkest chapters of human history to revitalize and realize the responsibility of never again. never again simply translated for me means never forget. never forget. never forgetting means we must keep telling the story. we must keep teaching the truth. must keep teaching our children and our grandchildren and the truth is, we are at risk of people not knowing the truth. that's why growing up, my dad taught me and my siblings about the horrors at our family dinner table. that's why i visited yashem with my family as a senator, as vice president, as president and that's why i took my grandchildren to dacao to see the perils of indifference, the

complicity of silence in the face of evil. germany, 1933. hitler and his nazi party rose to power by rekindling forms of prejudice and hate. antisemitism. his role didn't begin with mass murder. started slowly. propaganda demonizing jews. synagogues defaced with swastikas. harassment of jews in the streets and schools. antisemitic demonstrations. organized riots with the indifference of the world, hitler knew he could expand his reign of terror by eliminating jews from germany, to annihilate jews through europe from

genocide what they called the final solution. death chambers. mass shootings. by the time the war ended, 6 million jews, one out of every three jews in the entire world were murdered. the hatred of jews didn't begin with the holocaust and didn't end with it or after our victory at world war ii. this hatred continues to lie deep in the hearts of too many people in the world. and requires our continued vigilance and outspokenness. that hatred was brought to life on october 7th, 2023, on a sacred jewish holiday, terrorist group, hamas, unleashed the deadliest day of the jewish people since the holocaust. driven by ancient desire to wipe out the jewish people off the face of the earth, over 1,200

innocent people. babies. parents. grandparents. slaughtered in their kibbutz. brutally raped, mutilated, sexually assaulted. thousands more carrying wounds, bullets and hundreds taken hostage. now, here we are. not 75 years later. but just seven and a half months later. and people are already forgetting. they're already forgetting. the hamas unleashed this terror. it was hamas that brutalized israelis. it was hamas who took and

continues to hold hostages. i have not forgotten nor have you and we will not forget. as jews around the world still cope with the atrocities and the trauma of that day and its aftermath, we've seen a ferocious surge of antisemitism in america and around the world. vicious propaganda on social media. jews forced to keep their, baseball hats, tuck their jewish stars into their shirts. on college campuses, jewish students blocked, harassed, attacked while walking to class. antisemitism, antisemitic

posters, slogans, calling for the annihilation of israel. the world's only jewish state. too many people denying, down playing, rationalizing, ignoring the horrors of the holocaust. on october 7th, including hamas' appalling use of sexual violence to torture and terrorize jews, it's absolutely despicable and it must stop. silence. silence and denial can hide much but it can erase nothing. some are so heinous, so horrific, so grievous, they cannot be buried, no matter how hard people try. in my view, a major lesson the

holocaust is as mentioned earlier, it was not inevitable. we know hate never goes away. it only hides. and given low oxygen, comes out from under the rocks. we also know what stops hate. one thing. all of us. the late rabbi jonathan sax described it at a virus that survived and mutated over time. together, we cannot continue to let that happen. we have to remember our basic principle as a nation. we have on obligation. we have on obligation to learn the lessons of history so we don't surrender our future to the horrors of the past. we must give hate no safe harbor against anyone. anyone. from the very founding, jewish americans represented only about 2% of the u.s. population and helped lead the