Infamy. Nhtly ews begins right now. Announc from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening, im tamryn hall in for lester. We begin in georgia, where a manhunt is under way after a shootout involving police. Two officers were shot, one killed. The suspect with a criminal record is now on the loose and is on lockdown as authorities admit they have no idea where the gunman is. Nbcs Kerry Sanders has the latest. Tonight an urgent manhunt under way in americas georgia, the suspect gunman accused of shooting two Police Officers. This is a very dangerous individual. We need to have him off the streets. 9 40 a. M. The officers responded to a dispute at an apartment complex were limberick ok off. A nearby golf course, area schools and Georgia Southwest University on lockdown. Message sent saying please secure all doors and windows. Within minutes of the call our campus was on lockdown. Killed today, officer Nicholas Ryan smarr. 24 years old
Or join the conversation on facebook. Com cspan. Send us an email, journal cspan. Org. We will get your thoughts in a minute. Joining us on the phone is sarah mimms, staff correspondent at national journal. Lets begin with what is happening on the floor in the house and senate. Guest sure. The senate particularly is really interesting. They are coming in in very much the same position they were last week. They still have a Human Trafficking bill holding them up. They still need to confirm Loretta Lynch. They are still looking at the iran nuclear deal. Mitch mcconnell indicated he thinks they are making progress on the Human Trafficking deal. Once that gets done, that is going to be the beginning of dominoes that will allow Loretta Lynch and iran to get done. All of that this week. Host serve the house is looking at Cyber Security legislation that they will vote on. Off the floor house and Senate Negotiators are meeting to try to iron out the differences on the 2016 budget. What are the
But he is eager to have even a photo op with the iranians. The president today at the u. N. General assembly declared that he is ready to negotiate with iran. The country that has been statesponsored with terrorism for 30 years and a call for the destruction of israel. I do believe that if we can resolve the issue around Nuclear Programs, the backend server is a major step down a long road towards different relationships. One based on mutual interests and mutual respect. And i have made it clear and more recently to president mohammed, that america prefers to resolve his concerns over Irans Nuclear program is peaceful way. Lou the iranians rebuffed this effort, seeking at least a handshake or a few friendly words, apparently. Something his administration was prepared to call in opening trade we will explore how far the Obama Administration has gone in regards to some progress or any progress with the iranians and why mr. Obama continues to disappoint world leaders. Also tonight, the ke
But he is eager to have even a photo op with the iranians. The president today at the u. N. General assembly declared that he is ready to negotiate with iran. The country that has been statesponsored with terrism for 30 years and a call for the destruction of israel. I do believe that if we can resolve the issue around Nuclear Programs, the backend server is a major step down a long road towards different relationships. One based on mutual interests and mutual respect. And i have made it clear and more recently to president mohammed, that america prefers to resolve his concerns over Irans Nuclear program is peaceful way. Lou the iranians rebuffed this effort, seeking at least a handshake or a few friendly words, apparently. Something his administration was prepared to call in opening trade we will explore how far the Obama Administration has gone in regards to some progress or any progress with the iranians and why mr. Obama continues to disappoint world leaders. Also tonight, the keny
Republican congressional opponents pushed the government ever closer to a shutdown over his health care law. Indeed, the convergence of crucial national and International Priorities could hardly be overstated. A week away from the launch of the president s signature policy initiative, coming right as the president faces historic diplomatic tests and opportunities with syria and iran. Today, the president devoted the bulk of his General Assembly address to those countries, and the volatility in the region, making clear that despite a decade of war in the middle east, now is not the time to turn our backs and disengage. I believe america must remain engaged for our own security. But i also believe the world is better for it. Some may disagree. But i believe america is exceptional. In part, because we have shown a willingness, through the sacrifice of blood and treasure, to stand up, not only for our own narrow self interests, but the interests of all. The president added the United State