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The images are so terrifying it so unpredictable and it was difficult for anyone to do anything to stop it. They put their lives at risk every single day. People know that in las vegas and it will be more to the background of this specific shooter. Mark the president faces a very difficult trip to las vegas on wednesday. He has the delicate and difficult trip to puerto rico tomorrow. Just remind us of whats on his agenda this week. Kevin President Trump now has been to meetings or he will welcome the Prime Minister of thailand as well as the Prime Ministers wife. The first lady will accompany him for that. A series of Top Republican elected officials all front the country are gathered here in washington. Ofwill meet with a series republican governors, including the governor of kentucky later this afternoon and then this evening, he and the Vice President will host a Congressional Republican reception with republican lawmakers. They have really try to keep the focus today on the tragedy
The killing of 50 people last night and outdoor Music Festival in las vegas and active quote pure evil. The president praised First Responders who stepped into harms to help the dying and the wounded. The speed with which they acted is miraculous. And prevented further loss of life. People were 500 wounded. The suspected gunman has been identified as 64yearold stephen paddock. Attack from a the room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Word on a motive. Islamic state has claimed responsibility for the attack above the u. S. National Security Council says its not aware of fact to support that claim. Steve scalise is offering his prayers to the victims of the las vegas shooting. The Louisiana Republican was seriously wounded at a congressional based practice in june. He returned to Congress Last week. He tweeted that he and his wife are praying for the victims of this unspeakable violence in las vegas. The u. S. Supreme court today opened a highprofile turn with the case about em
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