Them to tamp down the investigation into allegations of collusion between the Trump Campaign and russia. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth . Reporter a week ago former fbi director james comey told senators that he believed he was fired by mr. Trump because of the fbis ongoing russia investigation, which comey was leading at the time. Do you believe this will rise to obstruction of justice . I dont know. Thats bob muellers job, to sort that out. Reporter ron hosko, a former assistant director of the fbi, says while obstruction of justice is hard to prove the allegation itself could hurt the president. Dont you have to prove intent . Getting to intent to obstruct or impede is going to be very important. And it could be that they never are able to build that case in a meaningful way. However, damage could be done, political damage could be done during the process. Reporter muellers appointment a month ago to oversee the investigation drew bipartisan praise. The white house even int
Id be talking to you right now. Reporter agent crystal griner was shot in the ankle. A 2006 graduate of marylands hood college, she was a star basketball player, known for her strength and athletic ability. A teammate told us she was very aggressive and was not at all surprised how she responded in a dangerous, highpressure situation. Retired Capitol Police chief kim dine. She is amazing, and shes a hero. She epitomized what being a heros all about. Reporter agent david bailey injured his ankle during the chaotic gun battle. Hes from brazil and graduated from North Carolina Central University in 2007. He always talked about becoming a police officer. Reporter friend rachael brooks says he just wanted to help people. As soon as i heard that, the first thing i thought was, that is definitely just like david to do. Reporter there were some other heroes too, scott. Henry cabrera, a special agent with the Capitol Hill Police department, also exchanged gunfire with the shooter, as did some o
This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley this is our western edition. Congressman Steve Scalise had a third surgery today as doctors worked to save the life of the thirdranking republican in the house. Scalise is one of four people shot yesterday when a gunman opened fire on republicans practicing for tonights Charity Baseball game against the democrats. Scalise, who is 51, remains in Critical Condition. Our chief Congressional Correspondent nancy cordes begins our coverage. Hes in some trouble. Reporter President Trump issued a sobering update today after visiting House Majority whip Steve Scalise last night. Hes a great fighter, and hes going to be okay, we hope. Reporter scalise underwent his third surgery today. Rimocrat Cedric Richmond is a close friend and fellow louisianaian. Its no secret that the bullet split up, and that vital organs are were hit. Reporter another victim, lobbyist matt mika, has been upgraded from Critical Condition to serious, but his family wa
Its awesome. Reporter awesome. This is the cbs evening news mason good evening, im anthony mason. This is our western edition. We begin with the heartbreaking story of otto warmbier, the university of virginia student who was held by north korea for nearly a year and a half. His family announced that warmbier died today less than a week after the North Koreans sent him home to ohio in a coma. President trump put out a statement saying, the United States once again condemns the brutality of the north korean regime as we mourn its latest victim. Heres michelle miller. Reporter ottos parents fred and Cindy Warmbier released a statement saying their son had completed his journey home, going on to say, unfortunately the awful torturous mistreatment our son received at the hands of the North Koreans ensured that no other outcome was possible beyond the sad one we experienced today. The comatose 22yearold College Student was flown back to the u. S. Last tuesday. Two days later, Fred Warmbier