Annulment. We begin with a debate over the nuclear deal with iran. Congress can vote on a resolution rejecting the deal. Democrats have support to uphold a veto, and may have the numbers to block a resolution reaching the president s desk. Libby casey joins us from washington. What can we expect in the coming days . Three more democrats have gotten on board with the iran nuclear deal, giving president obama the key number of 41 supporters, technically enough to block republicans moving ahead and disapproving of the deal. It doesnt mean the debate is anywhere near over welcome news at the white house. I can relate to you that we feel gratified today. Reporter three more democrats announced theyd support the deal to kerb Irans Nuclear programme, reaching the magic number of 41, enough to filibuster and prevent others voting. The democrat did not give fullthroated support. Senator ron whitton sits on the committee calling it reasonable, and released a statement saying theres no promise th
This is al jazeera america, were live in new york city. Im jonathan betz. The house of representatives was set this afternoon to begin its debate over the Iran Nuclear Deal but that has now been postponed. They are trying to push a resolution of disapproval. Democrats are on the verge of delivering a big win to president obama on that agreement. 42 senators now back the accord and that is enough support to filibuster any vote of disapproval. Libby what is happening . Reporter we expected to see the house pick up debate on this bill and vote on it as early as friday, but there has been a delay, and you can chalk this up to some disarray and distent in the republican caucus. Some republicans are saying they want to postpone bringing the debate to the floor and voting on the bill. They say its because of socalled side deals when iran and the iaea. This has long been a criticism of on opponents, saying there are things that havent been revealed through the process. It was the plan that eve
This is al jazeera america. Live from new york city. Im erica pitsy. The Iran Nuclear Deal debate was expected this afternoon but it has been postponed. Why have the debates been postponed. Some of the caucus and how say they havent had the 60 days allowed by law to review all the materials related to the iran agreement. Thats because they say iran has struck side deals. The iaea with the initial atomic agency. Washington said these are not side deals. This is a normal part of the process when you go over inspections and procedures. But republicans say if they cant see the fine print they wont vote. This puts the can yous can at odd because the clock is still ticking. John boehner came back and spoke to reporters today. He believes that the republicans are on the right side of this issue. At this point i think that the president has lost this debate with the american people. He lost it the moment that he agreed to a deal that allows iran to stay on a path to develop a nuclear weapon. R
This morning, personal thoughts on her life about transition. There is Nothing Better in life than to wake up in the morning, look at yourself in the mirror and feel comfortable with who you are. And whether she misses anything about life as a man. And holding court. Serena williams defeats her sister in three sets of the u. S. Open, moving her one win closer to the title and her historic grand slam on today, wednesday, september 9th, 2015. From nbc news. This is today, with matt lauer and savanna guthrie. Live from studio 1a in Rockefeller Plaza. Good morning. Welcome to today. Venus defeated by her sister serena but full of grace saying this is good for her family. Serena moves on, one win closer to that title. We will be keeping an eye on her. More on that story coming up. We begin this morning with this frightening scene at the airport in las vegas. An engine on a crowded British Airways flame bursting into flames just as the crew was preparing to take off. Hali jackson is at the a
Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. She didnt blink. Refusing to budge on issuing marriage licenses for samesex couples. But her subordinates issued them anyway and that was enough for a federal judge in kentucky today to free county clerk kim davis, who had been lokds locked up for contempt. While other workers in the Rowan County Clerks Office are issuing licenses to gay and lesbian couples, kim davis emerges from behind bars as defiant as ever, embraced as a hero by some on the religious right and making it clear the fight isnt over. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez is in grayson, kentucky. Please help me welcome to the stage kim davis. Reporter kim davis walked out of the Carter County Detention Center after almost five full days behind bars as a rock star. I just want to give god the glory. People have rallied. And you are a strong people reporter a judge suddenly setting her free because her deputy clerks issued marr