Matt Lavietes

Reporter, NBC News

I’m a reporter on NBC News’ Breaking News team, where I cover crime, extreme weather, pop culture and more. I recently covered Hurricane Milton that devastated the Tampa, Florida metropolitan area and the student-led protests at Columbia University.

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I’m a reporter on NBC News’ Breaking News team, where I cover crime, extreme weather, pop culture and more. I recently covered Hurricane Milton that devastated the Tampa, Florida metropolitan area and the student-led protests at Columbia University.

Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.


Latest from Matt Lavietes

3h ago

Kristi Noem announces new TSA security lane for families and military members

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on Thursday that the TSA will open security lanes dedicated to families and military service members.“Families on the Fly" will create dedicated security lines for families with small children and give families a $15 discount for TSA pre-check enrollment, Noem said at a press conference at Nashville International Airport.
2d ago

Ghislaine Maxwell's family appeals to Trump amid battle over Epstein files

Amid an explosive fight on Capitol Hill over whether the Trump administration should release records related to Jeffrey Epstein, the family of the disgraced financier’s convicted right-hand woman is saying she "did not receive a fair trial."Ghislaine Maxwell, 63, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for recruiting and grooming teenage girls for Epstein to sexually abuse, several years after he died in jail awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

Emma Watson barred from driving for 6 months after speeding, U.K. court says

Actor Emma Watson has been barred from driving for six months after she was caught speeding last year
3d ago

'Varsity Blues' admissions scheme mastermind can advise college hopefuls again, judge rules

William "Rick" Singer, the mastermind of a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, can work as a college consultant again so long as he discloses his criminal record to new clients, a federal judge ruled on Monday.
3d ago

'Varsity Blues' Admissions Scheme Mastermind Can Advise College Hopefuls Again, Judge Rules

William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind of a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, can work as a college consultant again so long as he discloses his criminal record to new clients, a federal judge ruled on Monday
3d ago

Wildfire near Grand Canyon expands almost twentyfold over 24 hours

A rapidly growing fire near the Grand Canyon has expanded nearly 20 times in size over the last 24 hours
6d ago

California farmworker dies after chaotic federal immigration raid, family says

Jaime Alanis Garcia, a cannabis farmworker who was critically injured during a chaotic immigration raid by federal authorities in Southern California, died Saturday, according to his family.
6d ago

Pennsylvania 911 system back to normal after dropped calls, trouble geolocating those requesting help

Pennsylvania's 911 system is back to full strength after it was beset by intermittent outages, including dropped calls, across the commonwealth, officials announced Saturday
7d ago

Wildfires force evacuations near Grand Canyon

A growing wildfire ignited by lightning is prompting evacuations near the Grand Canyon after burning through over 1,000 acres in Arizona
9d ago

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his family was rescued in Texas floods

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said his family was rescued in the unprecedented floodwaters that killed more than 100 people in central Texas.

At least 51 dead in Texas floods, with dozens still missing from summer camp

Dozens dead in Texas floods as search continues for more than 20 missing from camp