Attackers trial. Backlash against that judge. Nightly news begins right now. From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc lester holt. There is turmoil with law makers. The man many thought on track for the job shocked the political establishment when he bowed out of the race to become speaker of the house. Who succeeds current Speaker John Boehner raises the spector of a possible spending showdown and another government shutdown. National correspondent Peter Alexander is on the story for us tonight. Reporter it was a political bombshell just hours after Kevin Mccarthy made his final pitch to replace john boehner as house speaker. The California Republican stunned colleagues by pulling out of the race. We should put this conference first. I think there is something to be said for us to unite. We probably need a fresh face. Reporter under fierce opposition from Party Conservatives and criticism for his speaking skills. Today is the day that should really look to and the pre
Day you wait before buying that holiday ticket home . Good evening. We begin tonight with that bombshell exit. Tonight, much of washington still stunned by what played out today. The battle for the next speak her of the house, and the man that wanted the job. Just this morning saying he had the votes. And then Kevin Mccarthy appearing a couple of hours later, saying hes dropping out of the race for speaker. What suddenly changed . Heres jonathan karl. Reporter this morning, Kevin Mccarthy seemed on top of the world, saying he had the votes to be speaker of the house. Were going to win. Reporter but less than 2 1 2 hours later, shocked republicans came out of a private meeting. Mccarthy told them hes bowing out, and they were practically speechless. Nobody knows anything at this point. Kevin said hes not running. I just learned this like you all did. Reporter by the time mccarthy himself emerged, swarmed by cameras, he seemed more relieved than defeated. I think i shocked some of you, h
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Sincere apology. The u. S. Chief apologizes repeatedly as lawmakers vent hair anger over the auto makemakers admitted cheating in nearly a half million diesel vehicles in the u. S. Inserting software that would only turn on the emissions controls when the vehicle was tested. Vw has betrayed a nation. I did not think that Something Like this was possible at the group. Michael horn told congress he was just as shocked as they were and as disappointed as the millions of vw own ares around the world now seeing their cars value drop. It will be a costly mistake for volkswagen facing lost business on top of recalls and a raid on the companys offices in germany as prosecutors seek documents for their own investigation. The American People and counterparts around the world have been defrauded by volkswagen. The companys word isnt worth a dime. Volkswagen has still mot said how or when it will fix the recalled vehicles in the u. S. But promises to take full responsibility. We will find remedies
Tomorrow is the day that gloria alred has been working so hard to make happen. She gets to grill cosby when he is sworn to tell the truth. And Michelle Turner spoke to miss alred this morning and tonights top story, bill facing the fire. This is the moment that youve been waiting and fighting for. You will get to depose mr. Cosby tomorrow. How does that feel . We have worked to move t case forward. Mr. Cosby has attempted to block this case from proceeding. This is part of the battle against the high profile celebrity. Gloria alred represents judy hunt who claims she was sexually assaulted by cosby at the play boy mansion when she was 15. More deposition details, cosbys testimony will be videotaped but will remain sealed until another hearing in december. There is a lot of speculation and secrecy about where it will take place. What do you hope to get out of the deposition . I expect any witness in any lawsuit to take their oath seriously and to tell the truth, the whole truth, and not