Basis. Reporter this morning a tweet from the president , contact your rep and tell them you support the bill. The president got a standing ovation during his white house meeting with Freedom Caucus members, some of the most vocal conservative holdouts. The president was very gracious, but nothing new came out of it. We want President Trump to have a successful agenda, but in order to get to yes, we have to bend the cost down. Im hopeful that we can find a way to yes. Reporter the day began with an uphill climb. 30 republicans decided or leaning no as democrats are digging in. He may be a great negotiator. We clearly are not ready. Reporter for the white house, there is no plan b. The only focus, sell this bill. Theyd debate will continue tonight as planned. Theyre saying that they hope theyll have enough votes to go ahead with a vote on the house floor, but no guarantees when that will take place. Were still learning new details about that deadly attack in london, including the suspec
The police are taking it seriously. And obviously theres a federal component to it that weve got to Pay Attention to. As a parent, im extremely concerned about the rhetoric thats been causing acts of violence against our school. The spray painting of swastikas at burning tree, now these threats. Its making me feel unsafe about my child at public school. I would like there to be cooperation with certain classes of crimes with i. C. E. To have a criminal such as a sex offender whos preying on children removed before a conviction. Reporter ahead well hear how 18yearold Henry Sanchez million endsed ended up at sch in Rockville High School in Montgomery County after being stopped and detained by i. C. E. At the texas border. We are learning new disturbing details tonight about this crash overnight on the beltway in maryland. Cruiser. Hes now charged with dui. Our Prince Georges County bureau chief Tracy Wilkins joins us now live from Police Headquarters with reaction from the police chief.
Contact your rep and tell them you support the bill. Republican Thomas Massey tweeting hes changing his vote from no to hell no. The president got a standing ovation during his white house meeting with freedom kcaucus members. But for some in that meeting applause does not mean votes. The president was very gracious, but nothing new came out of it. We want President Trump to have a successful agenda, but in order to get to yes, we have to bend the cost curve down. Do i think it gives the president a loss . Absolutely not. When you look at this, were going to get to the finish line because the president s committed to get to the finish line. Moderates and conservatives are committed to get to the finish line. Reporter the day began with an uphill climb, 30 republicans are voting no. Trump may be a great negotiator. Clearly youre not ready. Reporter for the white house, there is no plan b. The only focus, sell this bill. Tonight there is no guarantee on when that vote will take place. A
Repercussions for those republicans who dont support the jbill . Can you imagine if e repeal and replace of obamacare that republicans have been talking about for years doesnt pass because of republicans . Listen to what the press secretary had to say about that today. This is something that weve talked about. Youve taken a bunch of these free votes when it didnt matter because you didnt have a republican president and you got to vote for repeal and go back and tell your constituents Something Like 50 times, well, this is a live ball now. And this is for real and were going to do what we pledged the American People and keep our word. He believes not just him but the members of the house and the senate have an obligation to fulfill the promise and pledge they made to the American People. Reporter the white house maintains that they are confident the bill will pass. In order to avoid a vote at 3 a. M. Tomorrow morning it has been postponed noting this should be done in the light of day,
From capitol hill reporters that there have been sightings of Reince Priebus steve bannon and budget director Rick Mulvaney all heading into speaker ryans office before this 7 00 p. M. Meeting. So, what if it doesnt pass tomorrow . Will there be repercussions for republicans who dont support the bill . And think about it, what if repeal and replace of obamacare that republicans have been literally talking about for years doesnt happen because of republicans . Listen to what the press secretary had to say about that today. This is something that weve talked about. Youve taken a bunch of these free votes when it didnt matter because you didnt have a republican president and you got to vote for repeal and go back and tell your constituents Something Like 50 times. Well, this is a live ball now. And this is for real and were going to do what we pledged to the American People and keep our word. But the members of the house and the senate have an obligation to fulfill the promise and pledge