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Projects from Environmental Concerns and protests. Now the protests are back. We want to make sure that the earth and the water is protected, and under these actions, its not going to happen. Reporter this lastminute protest drew hundreds to the white house. We are fighting for water, for life, we stand. Reporter protesting pipelines they believe worse than Climate Change and threatens the water supply of the local tribe. Obama rejected the the keystone pipeline. We want to make a change. The time is now. This pipeline would neither be a Silver Bullet for the economy as was promiseded by some, nor the express line to climate disaster proclaimed by others. Reporter it was a victory for environmentalists december they had another one. A Construction Permit was denied until the pipeline Environmental Impact was looked at more closely. The executive orders trump signed today could derail that all. We cannot back slide. They threaten our communities of color. Reporter they kept chanting. Welcome to your first day, we will no go away. Reporter and singing. [ singing ]. Keep in the ground. Reporter they dont expect President Trump to reverse his stance. We continue showing up, even if its scary, even if people threaten us because they do because if they dont see us, then its easier for pretend we dont exist. Some democrats and many republicans have long side those pipelines would create jobs. Today canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the decision. That wasnt the only news President Trump made today on the environmental front. His administration also barred staff at the Environmental Protection agency from awarding any new grants, or contracts. John henry with us in the studio tonight to talk about that. That move has some local environmental groups worried yes they. Reporter yes they depend on that for projects. This river at sunset, its a view that is hard to pass up. Theres an amazing amount of wildlife thats out t made it her mission to protect this river. Thats why her groups disappointed by some of the latest news to come out of the white house. This could impact our progress for achieving fishable rivers. Reporter over the years the anacosta Water Society has gotten over a Million Dollars for things like restoring the habitat, preventing pollution and educating the public about the river. Without access to those grants in the coming months or possibly years, its not sure how it may approach certain projects in the future. You know, any pause or any changes in funding from the e. P. A. Definitely would have an impact. Reporter and its not just this society, either. The e. P. A. Also distributes money to the state which can then pass those funds off to whatever project they choose. Maryland has received 900 million for multiple environmental progress Chesapeake Bay but at this point the state hasnt gotten the chance to talk to the Trump Administration about its plan. Either way the watershed society hopes this isnt the start after new. Environmental protection doesnt have to be at odds with economic growth. Reporter they have not commented on their plans for the e. P. A. That is second official briefing today, press Secretary Sean Spicer took questions about a repeated claim that he lost the popular vote because millions of people voted legally illegally. There was a study that showed 14 of people who have voted were not citizens. Theres other studies that have been presented to him. Its a belie election that is did not present any evidence of fraud in the 2016 election. There are calls tonight from the members of the president s own party, to knock it off. I would urge the president to knock this off. This is the greatest democracy on earth. Youre the leader of the free world and people are going to start doubting you as a person if you keep making accusations against our electoral system without justification. Republican Lindsay Graham says its inappropriate for the president to claim voter fraud without proof. Tomorrow President Trump is expected to roll out executive actions on immigration. According to our News Partners at the washington post, that includes enabling construction of his proposed border wall and cracking down on sanctuary cities. Tonight a short video clip from Inauguration Day is still getting a of attention thanks to that. The video shows alt right leerd Richard Spencer being punched in the face during an interview. Some people have defended the punch because of his record of hateful speech. Were asking, is it ever okay to punch a neonazi. Reporter you can call it the punch heard around the world. The creator of the term alt right sucker punched by a masked attacker right there in the middle of the street on Inauguration Day. The reported moment ricochetted across the world at the speed of twitter. I can feel it coming in the air tonight. Reporter in dc the punch has already penetrated pop culture. You can find a Richard Spencer punch at this bar. The headache from this one comes tomorrow. Hail trump, hail our people, hail vict being a neonazi but being surrounded by nazi salutes in november had people asking is it ever okay to punch a neonazis. Some people said yes, that it has a robust place in our culture. Indiana jones did it. And so did captain america. But others stood up for spencer. During violence against speech even the most detestable disgusting variety,. Is it ever okay to punch a nazi in the face . Only in selfdefense. Reporter and a rabbi told me he believes the battle against hate must be won with words and votes, not fists. The public cant be ple the spencer has filed a Police Report with mpd for assault. No one has been arrested or charged as yet. We wanted to get your thoughts on spencer and whether you think its okay to punch a nazi in the face. Enter the wusa 9 Facebook Page to join a lively conversation that is ongoing. Well share some of your responses later in the newscast. To Prince Georges County where police are urging anyone who sees this man to call 911. Ronald sims has been charged with attempted firstdegree murder murder. Hes accused of shooting at a woman at a School Bus Stop this morning. This is another incident of domestic violence. Sims is considered armed and dangerous so if you see him, dont approach him, call police. And in dc, police are searching for the man who shot someone outside a liquor store within throwing distance the victim ran to the parks Center Field Gate and collapsed in front of people lined up for a job fair. That job fair has been rescheduled for next tuesday. That beloved grandmother vivian marrow will be laid to rest on friday. Her family and friends wont rest until her killer is brought to justice. She was in her wheelchair headed to the story and hit by gunfire apparently met for someone else. Neighbors say one week into the investigation theyre wondering where the police are. For the first seven days you saw them and they had an empty police van over there for a couple of days at least. And now theyre gone. Just as i knew they would be. Now a response from the Neighborhood Police commander. He tells us they are close to solving this case and theyre using undercover work to develop leads. Will make sure all the costs are covered. A plea deal is on the table for the man accused of shooting inside a dc pizzeria. Police say edgar wells went to comet pingpong to investigate the debunked Conspiracy Theory known as pizzagate. That is the fictitious story involving emails from Hillary Clintons Campaign Chair and a child sex ring operating under the restaurant. Officials are not providing more details about the plea. Hes due back in court next month. A local cab driver praises john elway and doesnt realize hes along for the ride. That moment caught on camera is priceless. Wakeup weather for wednesday, more like march or april. A chilly start but 40s and 60s pi noon. Well talk about winter as well. The maryland terrepins at home. Well see about this one. Stick around. Could stress keep you young . Tomorrow on wake up washington, how stress can be good for you. Plus, the most exclusive forecast in town. Weather and traffic together on the nine, see you in the morning. A local act of kindness is going viral tonight. Its a tip nearly 7 times the amount of the bill. But it was the note that was left with the tip that is grabbing attention. Rosalynd works as a waitress at the busboys poets on 14th streetment she visiting for President Trumps inauguration left her a very generous tip. Look at that. 450 on a 72 tab and then there was a note on the check that reads we may disagree on certain issues but if everyone would share their smile and kindness like your beautiful smile, our country will come together. We may have different opinions and disagree on certain issues, but the fact that he still accepted me as, like, an equal or person of value, it says something. Okay, not all hope is lost. Rosalynd says she doesnt know the mans name but shed love to be able to thank him. Plans to use the money to pay her bills really cool there. So nice. So a local cab driver got the surprise of a life tom when he chatted it up with his favorite Football Player ever when he was the back seat passenger in the car. You have to look behind you to see who is and his reaction, priceless. Reporter heres a lesson for cab drivers. Take a good look at who gets in your cab. Its a lesson sam snow learned when he people got in his cab on Inauguration Day. I was what . Reporter some of the passengers took notice of snow, more specifically his Pittsburgh Steelers jacket. They chatted him up and who was the best quarterback. You think john elway was number one. Number one. Reporter thats john wilway. A great quarterback. Reporter the best qb is something people cant fwrae on but in in cab, consensus. John elway is the best. I didnt know john elway was back there. Reporter did i forget to mention that . It took snow a while to realize it himself. If you know who he is. Turn around. Hello. Are you serious . Come on, man, john elway. I got to take atu picre. Can we take a picture together, man . He was in my cab reporter and while he had elway in the cab he couldnt let him go without taking a few jabs afterward hes a steelers fan. Great, great, its all the business. Oh, yeah, they hit me. Some celebrity has been in my cab. Reporter for this cab driver it was the ride of a life time. The ride was free. He gave me the biggest tip ive had in my life. He got that picture without the sunglasses on. All right. Have you seen this red panda. How could you miss it . Peace sign and took off. They saw is sonny around 5 00 p. M. Yesterday but when they went to check on her this morning shes like im out of here. Doesnt she have an enclosure. Back in 2013 something similar happened. A young red panda slipped out of the enclosure. She got caught. Theyre escape artists i guess. So cute. Out there, running around. All right, so Something Else we have to find. Something that has been very hard to track down the past few days sun. Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Almost a perfect date. If you like late march or early april weather in january, i know these folks here do. The three degree guarantee, 49 today. Leslie. Look at you. Worked out well. Loo top. Add ten to that and go 59 tomorrow. 47 right now. Temps not moved much. Dewpoints well above freezing so no one will get below freezing tonight. Winds are gusting to 17, so still breezy overnight. Bus stop temperatures really pretty comfortable for january. 36 to 48. Thats not bad. Much warmer tomorrow, 50s, around 60. We are tracking a cold front for thursday. Actually blasted through early thursday morning. Starts mild and temperatures fall in the afternoon. So when you see my 55 on my sevenday, dress for 45. Colder on thursday and friday. People on facebook, when is the big snow, when is a snow . Thats all i got. Flurries on friday, thats it. Some good news for ski resorts, snow at the divide over the weekend. 55 on thursday. Below average, 41 on friday, upper 30s saturday and sunday. And again friday. Tomorrow morning just clear. Look at the temps, 39 in hagerstown, 42 downtown. These essentially are average high temperatures for us. By 8 30, 90, upper 30s, low 40s. By 1 00 were 55 downtown. These numbers may be low. 57 in culpeper, 54 in cumberland. Now, by evening were still in the low to mid50s. Clouds come in tomorrow night. A late shower as the frontal system approaches. This is not going to make a big difference and then after that temperatures fall thursday afternoon. Dont be deceived on early thursday morning when its in the 50s. 55 by 1 p. M. Tomorrow. A morning shower on thursday, better chance i think wednesday night. 55, but then falling. Low 40s on friday, maybe a flurry. Its so sad. So sad. Cold over the weekend, maybe a flurry sunday night into monday, and then back 40s on tuesday. All right. Tang on rutgers. Terps in dominating fashion battling rutgers. The wizard going for 14 straight home wins. The celtics came. Announcer now wusa 9 game on sports brought to you by exfin ti. The terrapins, i know your Approval Ratings are higher than mine. This is my sports cast here. Taking on rutgers which forces the university of new jersey, a team that is won one game in the big ten this season. But not an opponent you want to underestimate. You have to know the team. When was the First College Football Game played in rutgers . 1950, i dont know. 1915. 1790. . George washingwa new jersey. Reporter where in new jersey. I have no idea. Reporter throw something out. Um, um, um. I dont know what the answer is. In maryland. Reporter what College Sport was born at rutgers, what was it . I dont know. Fencing. Fencing, okay. Reporter what is their mascot. The rutgers tigers, a lot of tigers in new jersey, the answer is it doesnt matter, who cares. To the actual game now and mello frumable who is getting work done. Loss pass, long 3, 17 points, three 3s. Mello plus one. Maryland up by five at the half. You had us so nervous. It was a little bit after nail biter but they do bring [ laughter ]. 6765. Fear the turtle. Less that ten miles to the south, wizards going for 10 straight at home. Wiz up 9. To the third, wall, going to put up, morris with the follow through. Turnover here. And then powering down, ill see your two and take two. And then look at this. Bradley beal to close out the night. He had 31 points, including these two. This team is rolling, havent been doing this well since 1989. 123108 the final. They won did they win or lose. They won. I didnt mean to do that. They won. They won. Guess who won up here . Ovechkin taking them to the ice. Across the northern border tonight. What are the caps all aboot . Not so well. Ottawa senators, 30. So we have the hometown teams, the ones that played in town, made it happen. Nice. You might have a future. Yes. He knows he does. Well be right back. Reactions to our facebook question, is it okay to punch a nazi in the face . Christopher says its never okay to physically assault someone over philosophical differences. Usually violence is not the answer but ill make an exception for this trash can. Hes not a nazi, hes white nationalist. One similarity is its okay to punch both in the face. Join the conversation any time on the wusa Facebook Page. One more day of rain and you might be on the receivingnd i think were okay tomorrow. Sunshine, showers late tomorrow night, early shower thursday. Temperatures will fall. It will be winter again. It has a pulse. Maybe a flurry friday, and flurry on sunday. One day. You know who can come out of their shell, start to walk around . The turtle. Thanks for coming in. Thats it for us tonight. Bye, everybody. Captioning sponsored by cbs