Congressional aide. The 62yearold republican married father of two serves the seventh congressional district. It was last weekend it was reported that congressional aide30 years younger had claimed unwanted romantic overtures and eventually meehan paid her a settlement on the taxpayers dime. Well earlier today, he n the speaker of the house paul ryan he will not run for reelection later this year leaving that seat open no doubt be a parade of democrats. Congressman hi meehan told our own jeff cole about that relationship. I have feelings that were generated in that. Ive said an attraction. Reporter so did you have romantic feelings for this woman . Good i did not have romantic feelings. I was relationship that was a very professional relationship. Reporter now tonight we did get a statement from the National Republican Congressional Committee it says in part we must hold ourselves to the highest possible standard especially while serving in congress. So far no confirmation from congres
Congressman pat meehan denied any wrongdoing. Well torque night, hes announ r reelection following explosive allegations of Sexual Harassment and a claimed payout to a forme. The 62yearold republican married father of two serves the seventh congressional district. It was last weekend it was reported that congressional aide30 years younger had claimed unwanted romantic overtures and even her a settlement on the taxpayers dime. Well earlier speaker of the house paul ryan he will not run for reelectiont seat open no doubt be a parade of democrat congressman hi meehan told our own jeff cole about that relationship. I have feelings that were generated in attraction. Reporter so did you have romantic feelings for this woman . Good i did not have fee. I was relationship that was a very professional. Reporter now tonight we did get a statement from the National Congressional committee it says in part wehe highest possible sd especially while serving in congress. So far no confirmation from con
President refuses and today he scrapped a planned visit to the white house. Speaking in center city, President Trump said it was a mutual decision. Unless mexico is going to treat the United States fairly, with respect, such a meeting would be fruitless and i want to go a different route. Tonight, the president is floating the idea of a 20 import tax to pay for the wall but that would leave American Consumers footing the bill paying higher prices for cars, produce and alcohol. Tonight President Trump is back at the white house pro protesters marched through center city hours after his departure. Nbcs drew smith is live in center city. Drew, what is the situation on the ground . Reporter jacqueline, jim, this is something we havent seen all day Market Street is open to cars and pedestrians. While theres just a couple protesters on the street, police are wrapping down their day and most people have gone home it has been a long day for police. For the most part they called this a successf
Teens. Thats a Strong Enough with those gus. We have some wind advisories. Sasaki through the forecast for today. Well have some sunshine. The clouds will build as we head for the afternoon. If it will be breezy its cooler this afternoon 3 its the driver two is possible with a chance for peace a lightning strike. Small that chance widens. Again not looking for a lot to the we could see some light rain and the possibility for some light rain. The rest looks fine. Our temperatures began to climb as we head towards the weekend between our then her we have to get through the land and possibly some lightning bolts our mobile app as this weather changes get alerts on our mobile app kron4 dot, and our kron4 at. Above did his because of the dry conditions and when it, ted expels fire danger. Why is interstate 80 hercules to burke left mark an update on the wild fires that have been burning across San Diego County. All Fire Evacuation are now listed. So far Fire Fighters have the biggest fire c
As a divisive symbol in the state. We dont need any more talking. All the points have been made. The governor has spoken. The flag ought to come down. So this at the same time lawmakers are prepping to start a special session to pass the stayed budget. They are expected to vote on whether to add the flag issue to the agenda. Long time charleston mayor joe riley has led the fight to remove the flag for several years, dating back to 2000. He led a march from columbia to charleston calling for it to be removed from the dome. The flag was moved from the dome to another place on the Capitol Grounds and he spoke with my colleague Andrea Mitchell last hour. The flag is going to be moved. Its unfortunate that such a horrific tragic event is the reason, but its going to go. Its going to go in a museum. Nbcs krigcraig melvin has been following this story in Columbia South carolina. Craig, we can see the flag over your shoulder. This is the point of controversy for so many lawmakers. Explain wher