Shot at him. Catastrophic floods in libya. Thousands feared dead. A State Of Emergency in massachusetts. Heavy rains washing out roads. Cars swallowed by sink holes. The new threat on the way. Who should get the new covid shots . The surprising guidance just out from the cdc. The Fda Review Finding A Key ingredient in po popular Cold Medicines doesnt work which drugs are affected and Aaron Rodgers, out for the season after a devastating injury in his New York Jets debut. Will he ever play again . Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt, reporting tonight from inside iran. Good evening from tehran, the capital of iran, a country economically isolated from much of the western world, and considered a military and geopolitical rival, some would even say enemy of the United States. I sat down with the countrys president for an exclusive and extremely rare interview today, and what he told me is already sending shockwaves through washington, d. C. Well get to that in a moment. But the other surprise in washington came from speaker of the house Kevin Mccarthy, announcing today that hes ordering an inquiry into impeaching President Biden. The order gives House Republicans license to investigate the president and his familys Business Dealings the white house calling the move extreme politics at under the circumstances worth. Mccarthy alleging corruption and abuse of power on the part of the president but does he have the evidence and the votes . Garrett haake starts us off tonight from capitol Hill Reporter tonight, House Republicans ramping up their investigation into President Biden and his family speaker Kevin Mccarthy directing three gopcontrolled committees to open an Impeachment Inquiry. These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the house of representatives. Reporter House Republicans have alleged that the president has profited off the foreign Business Dealings of his son, hunter, and lied about it, but have provided no direct evidence to prove those claims, which the white house has denied there is no evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden, because President Biden didnt do anything wrong reporter but republicans believe elevating their investigations to an Impeachment Inquiry is nest, to overcome what they say is white house stonewalling in their various probes theres enough smoke. There may be a fire there, so, i think this is the logical next step. Thats what looks like and its absolutely the right thing to do. Reporter Democrats Tonight Rallying to the president s defense, accusing republicans of seeking revenge for the two impeachments of donald trump. This is an illegitimate Impeachment Inquiry, period, full stop. Reporter some openly mocking the gop effort as unserious, without evidence or a full house vote to support it oh, my gosh you know oh, its devastating. Oooh, dont do it please, dont do it. Oh, no, oh, no reporter and tonight, the Committee Chairman leading the inquiry says his first step will be pursuing bank records for hunter biden and the president s brother. Lester Garrett Haake starting us off, thank you. Here in iran tonight, the pieces are nearly in place for a Prisoner Swap between the u. S. And iran the deal generating controversy tonight, after irans president suggested to me in an exclusive interview that his country was getting more from the agreement than was first reported the u. S. Now looking to set the record straight we arrived in tehran at a critical moment, as consequential as it is controversial. Tonight, the white house moving quickly to frame the details of a Prisoner Swap that would unlock 6 billion of frozen iranian funds that the u. S. Says would be for irans humanitarian use only, after irans president Ebrahim Raisi telling me in an exclusive interview that iran will do whatever it wants with the money. No, thats not true the system is set up such that this money, these funds, can only be parcelled out for humanitarian purposes. Reporter tonight, the Five Americans at the center of the deal, held for years, are expected to be freed at any time. Recently transferred from a prison cell, where they had been held on espionage charges. The u. S. Says they were unjustly detained now, they wait to be exchanged for five iranians held in the u. S. On alleged Sanctions Violations for iran, the deal will free up billions that had been blocked by u. S. Sanctions. Walking the buzzi streets of this capital, it doesnt immediately strike you how isolated this country is, but in fact, iran is the secondmost sanctioned country in the world russia only surpassed it after its invasion of ukraine speaking to president raisi through a governmentprovided translator, i asked about the wellbeing of the soon to be freed americans. Are they healthy are they well . Translator they are very healthy and according to our latest information, they are in full health i want to ask you about the deal 6 billion that iran has, its own money, for humanitarian purposes there are many in the United States, members of congress, who have raised concerns that this is a ransom, that this is appeasement of iran, that will it only encourage iran to take americans in other circumstances and falsely accuse them whats your response to that . Translator just from the beginning, we have been intending to release the iranian frozen assets, which have been unjustly frozen by the United States to free them. We believe that these American Action was very unjust, just from the beginning. It has imposed further pressure on the iranian people. You believe this money was wrongfully taken from iran. But what is your expectation of its use . Were told that its for humanitarian purposes, food and medicine do you believe you have the right to use that money in my way that you see fit translator this money belongs to the Islamic Republic of iran, and naturally, we will decide, Islamic Republic of iran, will decide to spend it wherever we need it. So, if i hear you clearly, that it will be used for more than humanitarian purposes, in your view translator humanitarian means whatever the iranian people need, so, this money will be budgeted for those needs. And the needs of the iranian people will be decided and determined by the iranian government meantime, iran has faced internal troubles, namely, a violent crackdown on womens rights protesters who are demanding an end to a law who requires women here to wear head coverings. The Protest Movement Led by women here we saw many openly defying the law. Are you at all afraid to walk down the streets without a scarf . Ah, no, i dont have afraid, because i i really tired about this i asked the president about that deadly government crackdown on those protesters were sitting here, mr. President , at nearly the oneyear anniversary of the death of mahsa amini, a young woman who was arrested by the Morality Police for allegedly improperly wearing her head covering the response, the government response to the protesters was swift, and it was brutal, in the eyes of many humanitarian groups say at least 500 people were killed, perhaps many young people thousands, Tens Of Thousands were arrested that there were people executed, or put on Death Roll Journalists who were rounded up what message did that send to the rest of the world, how iran handled those protests translator it was an incident. The same incidents happen every day in the u. S. And in the european cities. Based on Islamic Republic of iran, disbanded swiftly and followed the issue but i would like to mention the fact that testimony western countries and some European Countries, and the u. S. , were making use of this incident as a project against Islamic Republic of iran it was a hybrid war, and a cognitive war. It was a political war, it was an economic war, a media war, and a psychological war against Islamic Republic of iran if i understand what youre saying, youre blaming what happened on the streets after mahsa aminis death of western influences and american efforts to undermine this country, but those were Iranian Security forces in The Street Firing Pellets at unarmed people, or live weapons at crowds that included young people. Do you not see anything in the last year in which you have to take responsibility for . Translator those who took provoked the people and made use of these opportunities, that was the u. S. And European Countries those who were trying to open fire on the people or to kill people, certainly, our Security Force on the street cannot allow terror to happen we cannot allow anyone to destroy the Public Places we cannot endanger the safety of people if on saturday, the anniversary of mahsa aminis death, if there are protests to commemorate that date, would the Security Forces cras crack down in the same way translator so, do you know that are there going to be any protests in the country . I dont know. There are reports the government has taken actions to quiet activists ahead of that date. Can you comment on that translator you should be assured that the Islamic Republic of iran has always been ready to listen to words of protesters on any issues. We are all ears. And those who intend to abuse madam aminis name under this pretext, to be an agent of foreigners to create instability in the country, we know what to will happen to them, and they know that endangering the security of people, the security of society, will create a big cost in that interview, president raisi telling me the Prisoner Swap should be finalized in, quote, due time. Peter alexander joins us now from the white house. Peter, we heard the Biden Administration response, and now republicans are speaking out reporter lester, republicans have slammed this Prisoner Swap, saying President Biden gave up too much, calling It Appeasement and a Ransom Payment former President Trump is blasting it as a terrible precedent to return 6 billion in addition to releasing five iranian prisoners, attacking President Biden as incompetent. Republicans broadly argue the deal will only endice Rogue Regimes like iran to detain more americans. But the white house says the u. S. Can refreeze the money if necessary, and says there are strict measures in place to ensure how it gets spent. Lester peter alexander, thank you. Also overseas tonight, the Deadly Diseaster in libya as many as 10,000 feared dead after massive floods caused dams to burst and washed neighborhoods out to Sea State Media says the death toll in the city of derna alone is more than 5,000 libya is split between two rival governments, potentially complicating relief efforts. Back home, there are major new developments in the manhunt for an escaped killer in Pennsylvania Police now say he is armed with a rifle he stole from a garage, where the homeowner opened fire on him our george solis is there for us reporter tonight, the search to find Danelo Cavalcante intensifying, with the new threat to police and the community. The escaped killer now has a gun. He is now armed with a. 22caliber rifle with a scope and flashlight mounted on it reporter nearby schools closed alerts sent to residents. Residents in the area are asked to continue to secure their homes and vehicles, and remain vigilant Reporter Police say last night, cavalcante, who has killed before, stole a rifle and ammo from inside an open garage, but he was caught by the homeowner, who drew his own gun and fired at the fugitive. We have no reason to believe that he is injured as a result of that shooting. Reporter authorities raced to the scene in minutes, but did not find cavalcante, who may not be shirtless after Officials Say they recovered the green sweatshirt he was seen wearing authorities have set up a new perimeter, where 500 officers are now scouring the wooded area looking for any clues. Its scary, because he could be Anywhere Reporter dr. Matt bowers is visiting his parents, who live in the neighborhood where the shots were fired the family immediately taking precaution what came next was a heavy police presence. The adrenaline starts going, and we are just hardwired and kind of running through the house, making sure everythings blocked, making sure all the windows are secure reporter meanwhile, Authorities Say they are closing in i believe he is beyond assistance, and he is in that perimeter, and we will actually hunt until we find him reporter Authorities Say cavalcante ditched his prison shoes in these nearby woods and may have stolen a pair of work boots from a nearby porch lester all right, george solis, thank you. Well have much more from here in iran later. And in just 60 seconds, the Catastrophic Floods in new england, and the new threat on the way. Also, the Cold Medicine that the fda said today doesnt work were back now with a State Of Emergency in massachusetts over catastrophic flash floods it happened northwest of boston, where slowmoving thunderstorms brought 9 1 2 inches of rain, with floods creating sink holes and damaging homes more Flooding Rain is possible tomorrow in health news today, the cdc decided who should get updated Covid Vaccine shots, which could be widely available just days from now Miguel Almaguer has details. Miguel, who are they saying should be getting these new shots . Reporter well, lester, the rollout will be broad, now that the cdc director has officially signed off. Within just a matter of days, new Covid Vaccinations could start arriving at pharmacies nationwide. Todays decision by the cdc recommends nearly all americans get vaccinated the Advisory Panel setting the stage, saying everyone 6 months and older should get the updated Covid Vaccine this fall, if you havent been vaccinated in the last two months. While the vaccine should protect from severe illness and hospitalization, the question tonight, will there be an appetite for the new shot, after most americans passed on the last one . Lester all right, miguel, thank you. We have an update on another medical story we told you about yesterday. Today, in a unanimous vote, an fda panel said the key ingredient in certain brands of Cold Medicines like vicks and benadryl, known as phenylephrine, is ineffective and could be removed from stores more effective medications like regular sudafed, which has th ingredients pseudoephedrine, are Still Available behind the counter. Up next, Aaron Rodgers stunning injury, and the diagnosis out today. Will he ever play again . It was supposed to be a new era for the New York Jets, but minutes into last nights game, that era possibly came to a sudden end quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured, and today, we learned he is out for the rest of the season. Stephanie gosk has more reporter when the dust settled at the end of mondays game, the New York Jets won. Touchdown reporter but it certainly didnt feel that way Aaron Rodgers then getting onto the cart. Reporter on the teams first possession, the fourth play of the drive, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sacked it looked awkward. Rodgers tried to stand, and then sat back down. Today, the team and the fans got sobering news the fourtime mvp has a torn achilles his season is over the former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers only just signed with the jets this year, and there was, even by nfl standards, a lot of hype at age 39, rodgers is widely considered one of the best to play the game, joining a team that hasnt made it to a super bowl since 1969 with joe namath welcome to new york, aaron reporter the hbo series hard knocks focused on jets training camp. The team and rodgers looked good. And the talk was bold. We expect to go out there and dominate and make a run to the super bowl reporter loyal jets fans have faced season after season of disappointment they were filled with hope who could blame them Aaron Rodgers was supposed to be the savior but this is football and fairy tales are rarely scripted. Stephanie gosk, nbc news, new york when we come back, well have more from on the ground inside iran, and whats next for the new generation here finally, from here in tehran, a closer look at life inside iran, and the challenges of a new generation for americans and iranians of a certain age, it is a place that stirs deep emotions, and memories of an event that dominated the news for over 444 days. The former u. S. Embassy in tehran, site of the 1979 Hostage Crisis still have the plaque up there, the United States of america embassy. Now, an antiamerican themed museum, memorializing another time, but embodying a tortured relationship between the two countries that still exists today resting on mistrust and suspicion. One of the things that strikes you in tehran is how young it is the crowds that gather at cafes on a summer evening werent around when the embassy fell, nor do they know a life without sanctions. They are irans future, but find themselves bumping up against this countrys past we want to have a more comfortable life, just a normal life wondering their place in the unstable world around them. Thats nightly news for this tuesday from iran thank you for watching, everyone im lester holt. Please take care of yourself and eachor. Good night im raj mathai. Next on nbc bay area news tonight, the biggest event in San Francisco in years. Dreamforce bringing in thousands of people into the city. But could this conference relocate to las vegas . Hes committed to San Francisco. I know this kind of went viral. Were talking to San Francisco mayor london breed. Also, mor