Distributed what looked like a movie trailer. All of this as the senate at this hour debates a house bill that would fund u. S. Training and arming of socalled moderate Syrian Rebels. And as the secretaries of defense and state head back to the hill to make the administrations case for war to two separate house committees the day after the full house already voted on the bill. And while it might not seem like it, there are still some skeptics. I find it pretty disturbing that we are having this hearing after weve taken a vote because i dont think that the plan that i have seen was detailed enough to make me believe that your plan will work. Its not just who you destroy, its who you empower. And isis most powerful opponents, at least today, are nearly as evil as isis and perhaps more dangerous. Democratic senator ben carden of maryland serves on the Senate Foreign relations committee. And are you among the skeptics . Your colleagues including congressman Loretta Sanchez says it doesnt m
I have Great Respect for the secret service, but this is inexcusable he went over the fence. To run across the lawn, a dog can be released in four seconds. Theres sensors working there, and then made it all the way to the white house actually entered the front door. Nbcs Kristen Welker at the white house. So kristen, with a welcome, we were talking about this all day yesterday. I expected some fallout today. Whats it like . Oh, there is, alex. Secret Service Director has launched a fullscale investigation. She has also enhanced patrols and surveillance along pennsylvania avenue while the investigation continues. Were also learning more about the suspect, 42yearold Omar Gonzalez. He was at a bail hearing on saturday facing a number of charges, including unlawful entry while holding a dangerous weapon. A Law Enforcement official tells me he had a 4inch knife in his pocket when he jumped over this fence. Weve also learned hes an iraq war veteran. He served from 2006 to 2008. Hes being hel
Nbc news capitol Hill Reporter is with us. Luke, what is the latest youre hearing, especially concerning the challenge it may face in the senate. The first vote is in the house of representatives. While its expected to pass, there will be some bipartisan opposition. So much so that yesterday the majority leader, kevin mccarthy, told the president were going need some democratic votes. Those are votes that nancy pelosi and her deputies pledged to move forward. They should be okay. What youre seeing the bipartisan rise up is in two areas. Number one, there are a lot of members, some libertarian, some even liberal, who feel that congress should have to authorize any type of specific action against isis in a more large scale. Not simply to prove the funding for the Free Syrian Army to carry this mission forward. Number two, youre seeing people that say, look, we dont want to spend anymore of the money in the area. This is conflict going on thousand of years. Youre seeing the libertarians j
Reporting that rice will appeal that suspend handed down by the league and calls are growing for the commissioner Roger Goodell to resign. The leagues response so far is powerfully criticized by sports broadcasters. Its the biggest mistake of Roger Goodells career. He should never have been in the court process. Then you have to be the investigator. Then you have to look into the details. He has other things. He should be concerned with it. He should be the Supreme Court justice. There should not only be a trial water and appellate process, but this is a big mistake and it has to change. Goodell appears to have some support. Jerry jones said he has 100 backing from team owners. In political news, Hillary Clinton returned to iowa for the First Time Since the 2008 president ial campaign. Bill and hillary stopping by retiring senator tom harkins steak fry fundraiser. She was coy about 2016. Of course there is that other thing. It is true, i am thinking about it. But for today that is not
Troops will not be involved in a combat mission. American forces will not be returning to combat in iraq. We will not be dragged into another ground war in iraq. The American Forces deployed to iraq do not and will not have a combat mission. Give the president a break. They have a reason to worry that the American People may need some convincing that this mission of air strikes and training will not involve into something that looks more like an allout ground war. Considering the fight has evolved and expanded, on june 16th, the white house told congress they were sending personnel to iraq to provide security for the embassy in baghd baghdad. We had advisors in iraq and we are assessing how to best train, advice, and support Security Forces going forward. On june 30, another 200 to provide security. And on september 10th the president announced an expanded air strikes campaign and more troops. We will send an additional 475 Service Members to iraq. That puts the number of troops on the