this is the second time in recent weeks the president used the word "infested" in connection with a person of color. the president said four minority congresswomen should go back to the crime-invested countries they came from. the cabinet secretary said the word has nothing to do with lat tweets are putting people in a tough spot. meadows, who was close with president trump and cummings, said he doesn't believe either man is a racist. back to you. >> thanks for that, pamela. president trump signing into law a bill for the permanent extension of the 9/11 victims compensation fund. the measure was passed by the house and senate. the president was joined by first responders and surviving family members. while he was addressing the assembled heros, he mentioned his own role in the 9/11 response effort. listen. >> i was down there also.