He apoyped dana boente to the acting attorney general. Angry accusations from the white house all this over President Trump immigration ban executive order. Take a look at statement from the white house last night saying that sally yates betrayed department of justice by refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens ever the united states. Yates said in memo monday she was not convinced that trumps order temporary halting the refugees was lawful nor defense was consistent with obligation to always seek justice and stand for what is right. Yaits was appointed as Deputy Attorney general in 20125 current attorney general nominee senator Jeff Sessions as whether attorney general says no if president wants to do something unlawful. If the president has views that want to execute are unlawful should attorney general or deputy general say no. I believe the attorney general or Deputy Attorney general has an obligation to follow law and constitution and give independent legal at vice to the the president. In general say no . So again really a controversy here over he whether the attorney general did the proper thing or not. But regardless, she is out ever a job now. 62yearold dana boente. Sworn in last night. He did say he would uphold President Trumps travel ban. He will lead the Justice Department until senator Jeff Sessions is presumably sfwhorn by the senate. He is up for a final confirmation vot Judiciary Committee today. And presumably that goes through and then it would move on to a full confirmation vote in the senate and probably sometime in the next few days. Live at the department of justice, im melanie alnwick, fox5 local news. And 4 33 is the time now. Happening today senate Judiciary Committee will vote on senator Jeff Sessions to lead department of justice as attorney general vote is set for 9 30 this morning sessions could be confirmed by full senate by thursday. Meantime one group hopes to stop that con fir nraition happening and the womens march on washington will hold a rally outside the Senate Judiciary hearing and calling on the committee to block sessions because his background shows hes stood against civil rights and minoritys and women and theyre also behind the sevingt education. And President Trump is expected to announce who he wa the court. He september a tweet monday saying he would reveal nominee today. Front runners federal Appeals Court william prior, neal goresich and Thomas Hardman theres been an opening on the Court Following justice antonin scalias death. The former president says he does not agree with discrimination based on faith or religion. He says its expected so Many Americans are exercising their Constitutional Rights to assemble and organize. Developing right now police are serving for a gunman that shot and skilled a than on walters lane in District Heights at the bp gas station. Police dont know if the shooting is random or if it was targeted. It appears to be a robbery, though, the victim was not employee at the gas station. And in wash to be d. C. , Police Released i picture of a man suspected of kidnapping a georgetown cash. It happened broad daylight 3400 block o streets northwest. The suspects vehicle is described as light gray or silver suv. Hundreds were on hand for metros proposed budget meeting theyre fating a 300 million deficit and trying to figure outweighs to close the gap. Metro proposed budget would shiingtly raise fares on buses and Rail Services and parking as well. Some bus lines entered and some metro trains may not run as often. Many say eliminating bus routes would leave thousands of metro he riders without alternative options for transportation. 4 35 on this Tuesday Morning. Michael thomas checking in with you for a forecast today. Again were seeing its cold out there. Extremely cold. Bundle up as you head out the door. Colder than yesterday morning drier conditions overnight. Were tracking a little system just off to the north. Close enough that the National Weathe afternoon issued whats called a potential winter commuting hazard. This is them saying were not expecting snow in morning but if it happens to surprise we end up getting light snow it could cause problems on the road. The good news is the little piece of energy were watching sliding through the pan handle of maryland and West Virginia looks like it wants to swing and take a turn north before it gets here. Again that is the feature were watching and watching it closely because of temperatures. Temperatures in the 20s for most of is 27 martinsburg and 29 dulles at d. C. At the freezing mark and then 27 this morning in gaithersburg. So ill leave flurries in the forecast through at least 10 a. M. And after that point we really start to warm it up through the 40s and yes even into the low 50s later on this afternoon all right that a check of the forecasts. Airport erin has a check of roads. 36 a live look 66 sutly road, eastbound traffic flowing were at speed gains vileville to the beltway without any as we forward things along to lorton route 195 new york volume increasing and not adding slow downs to the commute. South of that point fredericksburg to stafford were in good shape. Moving over for a look in maryland, 270 as you you make your way past shady grove. Volume increasing and 70 down to truck scales and again from urbana down to bement way in nice shape. Same story once you get to the beltway. Problem free outer loop past New Hampshire and metro gearing up for 5. Back to you wisdom and maureen. Fox news morning, trump it up porters call for nationwide boycott of all starbucks cover he khaipz and products. And kyle shen ahan suffered through a stressful 30 minutes during the super bowl session in houston. Youll see why. And a live look across the region. Time now 4 7. Temperature. Return of the mack mack im smooth like that every other day. Good to know. All right. Back if a moment return of the mack snoet afoot and lighthearted i take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me, the long brown path before me leading wherever i choose. The east and the west are mine. The north and the south are mine. All seems beautiful to me. 4 40 time to look at the stories youre engaging with on social media. Holly joins us with what is hot on the web. First up the white house released a statement denying it plans to do away with lgbt protections for federal workers after rumors of such a draft was making rounds. Washington post reported a draft to roll back protections was circulated in the white us and last night Trump Administration assured a public that barring lgbt discrimination in the Government Workforce the law barring it would remain in place. And they state ban and suspension of refer ugee program bhoked visas for interpreters that risk lives helping troops on the battle fields. Many say they feel betrayed by the order President Trump signed on friday. And next up, Trump Supporters are planning to hit starbucks in the pocketbook. Theyre calling for a boycott of the coffee chain after starbucks ceo said the company planned to hire 10,000 ref ufwees at locations around the globe and here in the u. S. Many say star becomes should be be hiring American Workers boycott starbucks is trending online. Some are encouraging people to support local coffee trains in pro treingt. And finally it is got a slipup you want to make right before playing in the super bowl. But for 30 minutes yesterday defensive coordinator kyle shan ahan searched for his play book during a media the culprit was not from the new eng tland was long time an Francisco Examiner art spanner the 78yearold columnist accidentally miss took shan ahans backpack as his own. It was returned and all order restored. I smell a rat. Do you buy that . That means no. That had to be the most papic stricken of shanahans life. Im not a big man but im going to put money on the patriots now. 42 is the time. The president says latest executive order will help improve the opportunities for Small Business owners. And local mom says kids are getting shortchanged when it comes to physical activity and she wants to change that. A live look across reepingon, 4 42. Oh, man, no meany as loued. Not on this Tuesday Morning the back stabbers why am i so devastatingly handsome, im in a fragrance. Ad, and my sweethearts gone sayonara. This scarf, all thats left to remember. What she washed this like a month ago hows a guy supposed to move on know you can save today for whats important tomorrow. Bowen today on fox5 news morning a baiing shakeup at the Justice Department over the the acting attorney general is firdz hours after she refused to defend the president s executive order. Subfreezing cold air will greet you as we head out the door this morning. You want to bundle up the kids before sending them to the bus stop. Good morning to you thank you for joining us im maureen umeh. Its is tuesday, january 21. We have a quick School Closing to tell you about. Page County High School is closed today and its all because of mechanical issue. Keep that in mind. In the meantime lets check in with mike thomas and erin como is doing traffic and weather on the five. Lets talk to you and force is kids to bundle up a little this morning. Absolutely, its last day of january. You can believe months gone by. This time of year it should be cold and kids should be bundling up. Thats what we have this morning. Also tracking snow out west. Again were watching to see if this holds together as it comes out of the mountains and affects us later this morning. Lots of mixed signals here its something we have to keep an eye on. Off to the north and west, thou, hagerstown theyre getting a burst of heavy snow around the pan handle of maryland. Maybe road issues that way. Locally were fine. Were hoping we stay that way through the morning rush. 32 Reagan National and dulles and bwi in 20s and quick look at the 7 day forecast. Well go through all of this in ten minute. All right. Thats a quick check of the for quaingt. Erin como has traffic now with erin como. Thank you, mike, 4 37 now the good news for Tuesday Morning relatively calm start all the green behind me and problem free secondarys and mcclain and great falls and ill let you know if slow downs happen to pop up this morning if you wake up and get ready on the rolled all green in Southern Maryland and problem free brandywine and rosaryville and looking great 10 from for the washington. Problem free upper marboro. Suitland parkway is cruising now and southbound 295 none of the red we see on the p metro gearing up for traffic on time. Lets keep you moving this morning, maureen, wisdom, back to you. This morning the country has a new acting attorney general President Donald Trump appointed former use attorney dana boente hours after firing sally yates. She was fired after refusing to enforce the travel ban. Live from the Justice Department with the new details, melanie alnwick. Mel. Good morning, guys, angry accusations from the white house. Some saying this is something out of a reality show. Lets show you statement from the white house last night saying that sally yates betrayed the department of justice by refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the united states. Now yates said in a memo monday that she was not convinced that trumps order temporarily halting u. S. Ref uge program and entrance from lawful nor defense consistent with the departments obligation to always seek justice and stand for what is right. Sally yates was appointed Deputy Attorney general president obama. Back in 2015 current ag nominee senator Jeff Sessions asked glaits confirmation hearing whether the attorney general should say no if the president wants to do something unlawful. If the president wants to execute views unlawful should the attorney general or Deputy Attorney general say no. Snoyr believe the attorney general or Deputy Attorney general has obligation to follow law and constitution and give independent legal advice to the president. Thats exactly what sally yates was doing yesterday upholding her principles here and getting replaced for it. 62yearold dana boente was sfwhorn last ni pledged to uphold the travel ban saying in his opinion its legal and properly drafted. Hell lead the Justice Department here until the new attorney general senator Jeff Sessions is presumably confirmed by senate. He has a final vote in the senate Judiciary Committee today and then would go on to a full vote in the senate presumably in the next few days. Live had you at the Justice Department im melanie alnwick, fox5 local news. Melanie, thank you very much. 4 50 is the time now and former George Washington employee will face a judge in alexandria. He was accused of having Illegal Drugs on him while meeting proingtty tut. George Washington University made headlines when they hired morton last september hes islamic extremist who he hired to help experts 12udy extremism and learn how they are be recruited. A mother wants to extend recess for children. Recess time at lake ridge elementary. Right now they have 15 minute recess and she started change. Org to include pe classes and it has hundreds of signature. Town hall meeting next month with Prince WilliamCountry School board chairman. New developments in the case of journalist jailed and charged while coughing inauguration. And fully legalizing marijuana in the free state movement. And a live welcome across the region, 4 51, 0 degrees. Back in a moment. Back now at 4 5 new information this morning on Rolling Stones def nation lawsuit. A judge ordered the woman at center of case known as jackie will have to surprise. University of virginia chapter of a fraternity is suing Rolling Stone offer a article. Members of that fraternity it is alleged gang raped a student known as jackie. A judge ruled yesterday the woman will have to comply and provide documents in the case and fraternity is seeking 26 million in damage. President trump latest executive order will impact small buzzes and directive aims to cut regulations for small abouts and would require Government Agencies that want to enact regulation to identify you two other regulations that would the eliminate Small Business owners who bhet president and applauded action saying they appreciate having a president with a business background that understands problems and concerns. Theres renewed push in marijuana to legal lies and tax marijuana. Pair of bills announced yesterday to make lighting up legal. Pro pot lawmakers want to bypass and have Assembly Vote on the bill. They would pay excised taxes. Sales of pot will be taxed at 9 the same rate as alcohol. Efforts to legal lies marijuana use in maryland failed in the past. 4 55 mike thomas talking about cold weather. Yes. Chilly, chilly start to this Tuesday Morning last day of january here in 2017. Lets get the kids off to the bus stop on time, shall we . Looks like most go back to school after delays yesterday and 24 then 33 degrees and ill leave flurries in the forecast early and i think most of that will stay north of the d. C. Area and after school, 45 and not seeing things and will be breezy. Breezes help warm us up later this afternoonp into the lower 50s. Daytime high here in the district. By the time we get tomorrow keeping r50s around one more day and crash at the end of the week. 46 degrees. Will he see shadow. Maybe, maybe not 4 friday and saturday lots of sunshine and cold temperatures high of 9 and next system were watching is kind of sunday evening to monday. Rain, snow mix possible and details still very kind of limited on that storm. Well have to watch it as we continue to move through this week. All right. Thats a check of the forecast. Erin como has the roads. Thats right, 4 56 now tag a live look 395 by duke street i like what im seeing light volume north and southbound side whether headed to the mixing bowl or pentagon cruising without problems. 14 street bridge and freeway looking good inner loop at 414 as you make your way to wilson bridge and quiet there and nice conditions across the legion bridge as well. Problem free coming to 95. And southbound traffic wide on norm of that point in maryland as you come to riverdale and also looking good in northbound traffic moving along long fine as you get outside the beltway at green belt. I like what im seeing there as well. Ep he well keep you post the if more volume picks up or anything changes. No delays with the real lines and green around the entire strep of the beltway. Any questions erinfoxdc on twitter lets keep you moving this Tuesday Morning back to you wisdom and maureen. President trump shakes up liedership at Immigration Enforcement agency. And organizers of womens march are planning to rally against confirmation of trump cabinet nominee. And were headed to break with a live look across the d. C. Region. 4 37 it feels like ice out there. Freezing. 0 degrees. 4 57 is the time. More fox news morning after the break afoot and lighthearted i take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me, the long brown path before me leading wherever i choose. The east and the west are mine. The north and the south are mine. All seems beautiful to me. Today on fox5 news morning, youre fired, youre hired. Those words from president tendon as he replaces acting attorney general when she refused to enforce his executive order on immigration and refugee ban. A live look outside freezing cold air will greet you as you head outside this morning. But, mild temperatures expected to move in by the afternoon. I hope. Lets