The track. Jessica biel on vaccines tonight. The actress now clarifying her position after meeting with ant anti vaccinativaccination advo and after our exclusive tour of Notre Dame Kathie d tonight. Youll want to hear this. Good evening. Its great to have you with us here on a verys ase ce ontonigh but we do b unexpected departure at the white house today. President trump revealing late today that his longtime press secretary, Sarah Sanders, who has defended him for so long, will be stepping down. Her duties often went beyond what we see from a press secretary, by the president s side just days ago at Buckingham Palace for dinner with the queen. But she has faced criticism, the mueller report, for one, questioning he credibility. So, why leave, why now . Abcs chief White House CorrespondentJonathan Karl leading us off. Reporter an unwavering defender of the president , beloved by his supporters, despised by his enemies, Sarah Sanders is moving on. Shes done an incredible job. Weve been through a lot together. And shes tough. But shes good. Its one of the greatest jobs i could ever have. Ive loved every minute, even the hard minutes. Reporter she served trump for three and a half tumultuous years, recently coming under intense criticism for what she said at a White House Briefing shortly after the president fired fbi director james comey. The rank and file of the fbi had lost confidence in their director. What gives you such confidence that the rank and file within the bureau lost faith in the fbi director . Look, weve heard from countless members of the fbi that say very different things. Reporter special Counsel Robert Mueller singled out that comment in his final report, directly raising questions about her credibility. Sanders told this office that her reference to hearing from countless members of the fbi was a slip of the tongue, mueller wrote. She also recalled that her statement in a separate press interview that rank and file fbi agents had lost confidence in comey was a comment she made in the heat of the moment, it was not founded on anything. Sanders briefings were often heated and combative as she clashed with the White House Press corps. Eventually she stopped doing them. The last briefing, more than three months ago. But as she took a lower public profile, she became one of the president s closest and most important advisers. She is one of the few white house aides who traveled with the president on every single foreign trip he has made, attending his meeting with kim jongun, sitting next to Prince Charles at a dinner with the president just last week in london. And jon karl with us live tonight from the white house. And jon, Sarah Sanders has three small children, as we know. She says shes moving back to arkansas. We also point out tonight that theres news about another one of the president s top advisers, his counselor, conway . Reporter a federal watchdog, david, has found that Kellyanne Conway violated, accused her of violating federal law by engaging in political activity on the job. This group has issued a report saying that she should be fired. The white house says that is just not going to happen, and they insist that Kellyanne Conway has done absolutely nothing wrong. Jon karl, thank you. In the meantime, Sarah Sanders departure comes just 24 hours after that abc news exclusive with the president. In that interview with George Stephanopoulos, the president doubling down, george asking if russia, china, a foreign power offers the president dirt on his next opponent, he said he would take it. Tonight, democrats outraged, even some republicans expressing alarm. And abcs mary bruce is on the hill. Reporter tonight, democrats are outraged, even some republicans couldnt believe it when the president said he would take dirt from a foreign power on his opponent in 2020. If somebody called from a country, norway, we have information on your opponent. Oh. I think id want to hear it. You want that kind of interference in our elections . Its not interference. They have information. I think id take it. If i thought there was something wrong, id go maybe to the fbi. But you go and talk, honestly, to congressmen, they all do it, they always have. And thats the way it is. Its called oppo research. Reporter the president defending his son to George Stephanopoulos after don jr. Set up that meeting when he was promised damaging information on hillary clinton. This is somebody that said, we have information on your opponent. Oh, let me call the fbi. Give me a break. Life doesnt work that way. The fbi director said that is what should happen. The fbi director is wrong. Reporter House Speaker nancy pelosi today called the president s comments an assault on democracy, but shes not budging on impeachment. If the president is inviting foreign interference, why is not that not grounds to move towards impeachment . What we want to do is have a methodical approach to the path that we are on, and this will be included in that, but not any one issue oh, now well go do this. Reporter the president s potential opponents. The conduct of this president is sending a signal to our adversaries around the world and fill in the blank, north korea, russia, fill in the blank. Hes sending a signal to them, hey, come on in for 2020. Reporter even one of the president s top allies on capitol hill, republican senator Lindsey Graham, says the president is wrong. I would make it real clear if i were the president , i want to make it real clear, if youre approached by a Foreign Government or a representative of a Foreign Government or anyone claiming to be a representative of a Foreign Government, they want to help you on your campaign, the answer is no. Mary bruce with Lindsey Graham there. Shes with us tonight from capitol hill. And members from congress from both parties are talking about legislation that would require a candidate to call the fbi if theyre approached by a foreign power. Reporter well, david, both sides of the aisle agree that action needs to be taken to mre vent foreign influence from our elections. Its not a done deal yet, but both sides for this legislative push that would require any candidate approached by a foreign power to immediately contact the fbi. David . Mary bruce with us live tonight, as well. Mary, thank you. We are also following growing tensions tonight after iran, after new attacks on shows shipping vessels in the gulf of o oman. One of then thattingers catching fire. The crew on both tankers abandoning ship. We do know that one of the tankers belong to the japanese. And all of this comes as the japanese Prime Minister is in iran, trying to bridge the gap between the u. S. And iran. Oil prices spiking today, and so did alarm amid this growing split between the u. S. And iran. And abcs chief Global Affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz was just in iran. Reporter smoke billowing hundreds of feet high from one of the crippled oil tankers. An explosion at sea. The crew forced to abandon ship. The 23 crew members rescued and now in an iranian port city, the iranians releasing aimages of te crew watching television. The crew from the other tanker that was attacked, a japanese vessel, also rescued and on board the uss ba s banebridge. The attacks occurred in the gulf of oman, about 45 minutes apart, the same waters where four oil tankers were sabotaged last month. Today, the secretary of state wasting no time in pointing the finger at iran. This assessment is based on intelligence, the weapons used, and the fact that no proxy Group Operating in the area has the resources to act with such a high degree of sophistication. Reporter u. S. Officials say mines attached by magnets were likely used in the attack. And the u. S. Navy has spotted an unexploded mine on the hull of the japanese oil tanker, which could provide further evidence as to who placed it there. There are elements within the Iranian Regime that do not want the u. S. And iran to ever come to the bargaining table. Lets get right to Martha Raddatz, live in washington tonight. And martha, you were just in in iran, interviewing the foreign minister, who said there would be dangerous consequences if. You know, david, i asked the foreign minister specifically about what he meant by consequences, and he told me he would rather keep President Trump guessing. But in this case, david, it is the attacks themselves that have escalated tensions. David . Martha raddatz, who continues to monitor this major story. Martha, thank you. And next tonight, to the images right here in new york city late today. Actor cuba gooding jr. Turning himself into police. What the oscar winner is accused of, and heres abcs linsey davis now. Reporter actor cuba gooding jr. In hand cups tonight, charged with a misdemeanor, forcible touching. A sharp contrast from just moments earlier, when the oscaraward winner smiled and waved while turning himself into new york city police. The 51yearold known for this signature line in jerry maguire. Show me the money. Reporter now accused of grabbing a womans breasts sunday night at this new york city bar where he appears drinking and singing in this video obtained by tmz. The 29yearold accuser claims he was intoxicated and assaulted her. Allegations gooding denies. He told tmz there is video proof that hes innocent. Theres a tape that shows what really happened. And thats the most important thing. Was there any groping involved . Nothing. Reporter goodings says hes surprised prosecutors are moving forward with the case. Theres not a scintilla of criminal couple ability that can be attributed to mr. Cuba gooding jr. Reporter gooding entering a plea of not guilty today. His lawyer says that hes reviewed more than two hours of Surveillance Video from that d toting thatpark a nig mem. Theyaged wit susp kli spread through the neighborhood, so did the anger, spiraling into violence. At least 36 officers were hurt. And heres abcs steve osunsami. Reporter this was the violent scene, the streets versus memphis police. They have a group thats gathers and theyre pushing against squad cars. Reporter people were angry based on what they heard, that a young black man was killed. They were throwing rocks and bricks at police and riot gear. A total of 36 officers were hit and six of them had to be treated at a nearby hospital. Police tonight are identifying the man who federal marshals were trying to arrest, who was shot dead. They say that 20yearold brandon webber, seen here on his facebook was wanted for allegedly shooting a man five times in mississippi in june 3rd and say when the marshals found him last night, he was driving the victims stolen car. While attempting to stop the individual, he reportedly rammed his vehicle into the officers vehicles multiple times before exiting with a weapon. The officers fired, striking and killing the individual. Reporter police point to this live video he posted to facebook before the marshals came, saying that the police were never going to catch him. Webber had been arrested before for weapons possession and drug dealing, but he was also a father. State investigators are now looking into whether the federal marshals broke any state laws, but at this point, theres no indication, david, they did anything wrong. David . Steve, thank you. We are also following potentially dangerous thunderstorms from d. C. To philly, new york to boston. Two people strougt by lightning outside pittsburgh a short time ago. This walmart truck jackknifing in the rain in philadelphia. Drivers plunging into flooded roadways in massachusetts. A second round of rain moving across the northeast tonight. So, lets get right to rob marciano, tracking it all for us tonight. Hey, rob. Reporter hi, david. A nice break from that hea rainhi just across the hudson right now. Lets look at the radar. D. C. Got it about an hour ago. Baltimore, youre getting hit right now. Philadelphia, youre next. Potentially 60pl 60plusmileperhour winds. The back side will give another round through pittsburgh before the morning. Everything dries out. Well look for breezy conditions tomorrow. Severe weather across new mexico. That expands into the high plains and the Severe Weather threat this weekend shifts back to the central u. S. David . Rob marciano with us tonight. Thank you, rob. And a surprise twist tonight in the Corruption Case against congressman Duncan Hunter and his wife, margaret. Theyre accused of using Campaign Funds to pay for vacations, to birthday parties for their children. Heres abcs chief National Correspondent matt gutman tonight. Reporter tonight the stunning reversal have you spoken to your husband . Reporter margaret hunter, the wife andral of her husbands congressional bids, walking into federal court and pleading guilty to using Campaign Funds for personal use, like a family piggy bank. Prosecutors say she and republican lawmaker Duncan Hunter took more than 200,000 over several years to supplement their upscale lifestyle. More than 10,000 for an italian vacation. Money for clothes, uber rides, their childs birthday party, lavish meals with friends, even air transportation for their pet rabbit. Her admission to a single count of conspiracy now potentially opening the door to her testifying against her husband. Lock him up reporter who had repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. But at one point, appearing to blame his wife. She handled my finances throughout my entire military career and that continued on when i got to congress. She was also the campaign manager, so, whatever she did, that will be that will be looked at, too, im sure, but i didnt do it. Reporter the trial, david, is set for september. Now, duncan alleges that this entire case is politically motivated, that the department of justice went after his wife to get to him. David . All right, matt gutman reporting in tonight. Thank you, matt. And there is still much more ahead on world news tonight this thursday. The new lawsuits against amazon tonight, claiming alexa may be recording your children and storing what they say. Also, the scene from italy tonight. American amanda knox pushing through the cameras there. Her stunning return. Why shes back in italy in the first place. And actress jessica biel tonight on vaccines. Shes now clarifying her position after meeting with anvax n our exclusive tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, what weve now learned tonight. Youll want to hear this, with so many praying for the return of that cathedral. Were back in a moment. So that this team, can inform this couple, that their payment will arrive faster than this guy. Hey. So whether im processing claims due to this fine gentleman. car engine starting or suggesting premiums for this young lady. Ai can help change everything at this company. Expect more from ai. Ibm watson. 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Parents now claiming that the company is listening to children without permission and storing what they say. Heres abcs adrienne bankert. Its everything you love about alexa made just for kids. Reporter tonight, there are some new privacy concerns about alexa devices in millions of homes. Twin lawsuits in california and wa azof recording millions of children without their consent. Alexa, play some music. Reporter this comes after another Consumer Group raised another privacy issue, recently demonstrating in this video how a child can use the echo dots remember me feature. Alexa, remember my phone number is reporter the campaign for commercial free childhood says that data was left on the device even after they deleted the recording two different ways. I was shocked. The fact that amazon keeps that information is extremely concerning. Reporter these new lawsuits alleging amazon has built a massive data base of millions of voice recordings cob tanning the private details of millions of americans. David, in a statement, amazon says they have strict measures in place to protect users privacy and security, and they have enhanced protections for families. David . Adrienne, thank you. When we come back, President Trump reveals his new plan for air force one. What it would look like. We have the before and the after here. Also, news coming in on notre dame tonight. And actress jessica biel now clarifying her stand on vaccines tonight after some strong opinions and after meeting with antivaccination advocate robert f. Kennedy. F. Kennedy. Were back in a moment. Points toward things like complimentary maintena or for vehicle accessories. And with fordpass, a tap can also get you 24 7 roadside assistance. And lock your vehicle. Only fordpass puts all this in the palm of your hand. Fordpass. Built to keep you moving. 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Shes been invited back to speak at an event for the italy innocence project. Actress jessica biel is clarifying her stance on vaccinations in the wake of the meezings outbreak. Shes facing criticism for joining antivaccine advocate ropd f. Kennedy jr. , opposing a strict vags nation bill in california that would make it more difficult for children to receive medical examine moneys. Beal posting today she supports giving families the right to make educated medical decisions. Air force would could be getting a new look. President trump wants to replace the blue and white look. It includes a red, white and blue paint job. It wouldnt be ready until 2024. And game six of the nba finals tonight. The raptors one win away from clinching their first nba tithes against the warriors. The warrioring plays without kevin durant who revealed he underwent surgery for a ruptured achilles tendon. The warriors move to San Francisco and if into the billion Dollar Chase Center next year. 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We saw the stained glass, we walked up the stairs to see the great organ still intact, too. This is it. And tonight, that restoration, well under way. And well never forget seeing the statue of the vir min mary that sat atop that pillar since the 14th century. No one has been able to sort of look at it at eye level until this moment. Its a privilege. Reporter and a privilege this saturday for that small group that will be allowed in, to pray, to offer thanks that the cathedral is being saved. And that symbol, the cross, that survived. Shining despite the fire. Reporter still intact. That mass this saturday at Notre Dame Cathedral. Thanks for watching here on a thursday night. Im david muir. I hope to see you right back here tomorrow. Until then, have a good evening. Good night. This is it. The final home game for the warriors at oracle arena. And it is bound to be emotional. Just thinking about t so man community, bits much more than just basketball. They care about social issues. Theyre just as good off the court as on the court. All right. Lets take a live look at oracle arena from sky 7 on this beautiful thursday. Its a good day for a win, right . Absolutely. A great day for a win. Thanks for joining us. Live inside oracle arena. This building may be as loud as it has ever been in 47 years. As the warriors play their final game here tonight. It is a mustwin situation in game six against the toronto raptors. Everything is on the line. The warriors, they need a huge effort. Special when i kevin durant out. Klay thompson, he is expecting a fever pitch in this building tonight. I speck our fans to be as loud as theyve ever been. Especially kevin bringing the spirit he would bring to the fight. The competitiveness. I know our fans would do that. We deserve it. For what he gave the team. The organization. For these fans that have endured plenty of tough seasons, to close it out to win an nba final in the last season here. To win the last game here. To send to us a game seven with a chance