Rahel. It doesens of state troopers wearing their casual clothing as they got ready to take a three hour bus ride, down to washington d. C. , to become part of history. With the profession and personal gear for four days, new jersey state troopers pack up for a special mission to washington tc but they will be helping to provide security at president elect trumps inauguration. We dont have our specific assignment yet, we will be given that upon our arrival in d. C. Reporter at least 25 groups after replied to the National Park service for permits, and Security Forces expect a Record Number of protest groups. Experts redick more than a Million People will be at nations capitol and more than a third will be protesters. Security forces will be about 30,000, strong, with more than 3,000 officers coming there Police Departments throughout the country. That includes, ocean city, somers point, atlantic it the i, hid will township and wildwood and new jersey state police. They will call upon c
But he began the question answer session with a thank you to all of the journalist who covered him over the years. President obama spoke to reporters in a pack White House Briefing room, his 39th and last news conference, as commander in chief. It doesnt work if we dont have a well informed citizenry and you are the conduit to which they receive the information about what is taking lays in the house. Reporter president explained his decision to cut short sentence of chelsea hang , the Transgender Army intelligence analyst, who leaked classified documents will be released from prison in may. I feel very comfortable that justice has been served and that a message has still been sent. Thank you, everybody. Reporter there are questions about how media will operate with president elect trump takes over on try, and questions, if the new administration will move reporters out of their base in the west wing. I want to do some writing. I want to be quiet and not hear myself talk so darn much. I
Likely stay dry during the day. A little shower or two is possible first thing this morning. Then clouding skies for the rest of the day. Temperatures that are warm to start with for this time of year. Will climb into the 50s for much of the region today. 26 degrees. Normal low temperature. Look at this, no sign of cold weather like that. 39 degrees in the suburbs. New jersey at 38. 37 in Lehigh Valley. Low 40s in delaware. That 42 degrees in philadelphia will crime. Even though the skies will be mostly cluedy, 44 degrees at 10 00 this morning. Might see a few breaks of sunshine. Showers take a break. Normal winter cold also takes a break this afternoon. 50s for new jersey. At the shore 50 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Break it down hour by hour when i come back in ten minutes. First Jessica Boyington has first alert traffic. Starting on vine street expressway this morning. We have been open all week so far. Not dealing with construction. Typically ties it up between broad street a
With several events including a wreath laying ceremony and a public concert at the lincoln memorial. This is a look now at the u. S. Capitol, where president elect trump will take the oath of office at noon on friday. It will happen on a huge platform on the western end of building. Security will be very tight. Nearly 100 demonstrations are planned this week. The National Parks Service Received five times as many applications for demonstrations than normal. Officials are planning for between 800 and 900,000 people less than the 1. 8 million who turned out for president obamas first inauguration. Trumps team is working to boost turnout by posting ads on facebook and twitter. Meanwhile, the Senate Continue to hold hearings on president elect trumps cabinet choices. Het, education, labor and pension is considering tom price for health and Human Services secretary. Democrats are expected to grill price about his plan to replace obama care. Also happening now, the Senate Environment committ
Former First Lady Barbara Bush are both in the hospital. He has phenomena and in the icu. Barba barbara bush was admitted for fatigue. President obama offered prayers today. They have dedicated their lives to this country, they have been a constant source of friendship and support and good counsel for michelle and me over the years. Earlier president obama talked about his legacy and the new administration and what would be his last News Conference as president. He wrapped up answering questions a short time ago. George spencer is live in the breaking news center. The president spoke for about an hour this afternoon answering those questions, and he told reporters he has cordial talks with president elect donald trump. Obama said the president elect should move forward with his own vision and values. The current president does not expect an enormous overlap. Obama also talked about the middle east. He said a peaceful moment in the mideast may be passing. And the president talked about