Im christine romans. It is 4 00 a. M. In the east. 1,500 Service Members on the ground in iraq paving the way for the war on isis. They are the first to arrive since the president ordered more troops to arrive. They are there to advise and train iraqi forces. They are not there in a combat role. We have new information on an air strike that may have wounded the head of isis, abu bakr al bagdadi. Coalition and iraqi forces did launch air strikes in two parts of iraq targeting isis leaders. There is still no confirmation that al bagdadi was injured in either of those attacks. A militant group has pledged obedience to isis. Up until now, they had attacked on the egyptian government. Our Senior Correspondent arwa damon is in turkey with more. Good morning. Reporter good morning, christine. Lets try to sort through the muddyness surrounding the air strikes. Arwa damon in Southern Turkeys shot is down. In just a couple of hours, president obama has his first oneonone meeting with xi jinping.
Together. I suggested to joe that we would like to host the entire Republican Team down at the democratic club. Probably some of them have never stepped foot in that building. Ive been in it one time. But we want to have them for dinner. Well have both teams together and have a time to be with each other and reflect upon this day. And to share some food and drink and get to know each other a little bit better. So joe, im hoping that you guys, their schedules allow them to attend. We look forward to the game tomorrow and continuing this great tradition. Bill im going to bring my food taster. We will be there. Well take a few questions. Have you discussed any additional security measures for the game today in light of what happened . I checked with the Speakers Office and checked with the chief of the capitol his police. They both assured us plus my staff has checked with the nationals security personnel department. Its going to be a very secure facility. Its designed to be secure. Weve
The alexandria chief. Thank you, chief. Were not going folks, were not going to answer any questions at this point because as the chief pointed out, this is an active, ongoing investigation. We call it crime scene hot because were collecting information and evidence. It would be premature for us to respond any further. In an hour and a half, we will come back together and give you an update on what we can speak to and perhaps answer some questions at that time. Were done right now. This is a stable situation at this point. Theres no additional threat. We consider this incident to be a closed incident under investigation. Thank you very much. Well be back in an hour and a half. Thank you. Youve been listening to both the chief of the Alexandria Police department as well as the Capitol Police chief of Capitol Police. Heres what we have so far. They got reports that nine minutes after 7 00 this morning of an active shooter at simpson park on monroe in alexandria, virginia. At that time re
Have become obstructionists, even their new motto resist, and i guess its a pretty accurate motto. We are here to talk about the dignity of work and the greatness of the american worker. Its called earn while you learn. I know the name apprentice. [laughter] put your name at the top of his list and the statue of liberty started shaking her fist and the eagle will fly steve live from new york city in hoboken can, new jersey we are marking flag day the 14th day of june with janice dean live. She is about, ladies and gentlemen, to unfurled the World Largest free flying American Flag. Abby you have seen the biggest flag . Brian biggest flag in our nations history i believe is at the smithsonian they used to fly over mchenry. Steve there is a big one there actually there is another big one that they unfurl on flag day on the George Washington bridge. She is going to go up in a hot air balloon and unfurl. Abby she is excited. Brian brian she didnt know why she was in a basket. Steve today sh
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