Intelligence services and their top two officials. Two off u. S. Intelligence determinedmi that they actually ran thatha computer hacking operation and remember, those Cyber Attackstt of the democratic nationalatna Committee Headquarters ins i washington leaked internal emails embarrassed hillaryhiary Clintons Campaign and forcedore the dnc chair woman to quitan tq her post during the democraticut convention. In addition to those sanctions t 35 Russian Diplomats who work wk at the Russian Embassy here inin washington or the russian russi consulate in San Francisco san o they tonight have beene bee expelled. They have and their and the families three days now to to leave the united states. Tates. Also as of noon friday ay russian compound in maryland mal and new york have been ordered closed. Cl and despite donaldos trumpsru calls that you heard to moveov on, many people we talked toalkt today here in washington say s they support president obamas a actions tonight. Tight i think we sho
Perimeter. Thousands of extra officers on guard. We take you inside the command center and the massive operations to keep the millions prepared to watch the ball drop safe. Talk to me baby were counting down to the Biggest Party of the year, Ryan Seacrest is here live in times square only on gma. As we get ready to rock new years eve taking you behind the scenes for the very first look at the times square crystal ball as its lit up for the start of the big party. Youll be naomi crazy crazy hey, good morning, tminus one day till new years eve and final look at the preparations in times square where millions of people are expected to watch the ball drop. And there is the famous crystal ball weighing in at 12,000 pounds. Its got 32,000 l. E. D. Lights which are about to get turned on for the very First Special treat and turn those on before the big drop. See it only here on gma. Theyve been doing this since 1907. Theyll be charging the batteries as we speak. New york city, by the way, tak
The pain of losing a loved one is impossible to forget. When one man heard about the murder of a d. C. Yoeg da instructor trish is that mccauley he thought about his own daughter. His daughter charn niece milton was 27 years old when she was killed last year. She was walking home from work when she was struck by a bullet meant for someone else. He believes witnesses are reluctant to come forward because he believes the suspect might quickly be out on the streets quickly. He understands why his loved ones are urging the judge to keep her accused killer Dwayne Johnson locked up. Im not saying we should get rid of the percentees of the justice system, that is why we have judges, but after a judgment has been given the order must be executed. Johnsons next scheduled Court Appearance is january 13th. Today we will learn how the tsa plans to keep you safe staying in town. This morning they will hold a briefing about how many people they expect to fly this new years weekend. They will also di
Like temperatures. Its already chilly, feeling 24 in gaithersburg, 31 in the district and 27 in leesburg. I will be tracking out your morning hour by hour coming up in ten minutes but for now i will send it over to jack taylor wtop. Thank you and frng a. If you are headed out this morning you are in great shape. Off to a decent start beltway inner outer loop in virginia, nothing in your way. Maryland state police heading out of frederick on 15 southbound headed down toward the split at 340 we have a new reported crash sor9 do be caref just in case that is the normal path of travel, you may find something in your way, its about the only thing we have happening so far early in morning so take it easy out there developing right now sanctions against russia are taking effect. This is the action president obama promised in response to allegations that russias government interfered with the november election. The sanctions target Vladimir Putins inner circle, 35 leave the u. S. The state dep
Around the clear spring area and along 70 this morning out by Washington County, but for most of us its a completely dry day today. We will be noticing the winds pretty much from start to finish. Our winds out of the west at 10 miles an hour, im tracking gusts across the area from about 15 to 25 miles an hour. Notice the temperature, 38 degrees, but when you factor in the winds here in washington it feels more like 31, the suburbs starting out for the most part with feels like temperatures coming in in the 20s, feeling like 25 in gaithersburg as w 7ro as frederick, feeling 19 degrees in west chester. I will be showing your your morning planner and kpauk expect hour by hour. We will send it over to jack taylor for now. Good morning. 270 southbound will be the hot spolt for now. The map itself loots good, inner outer loop through virginia and maryland everything is open for now. Leavi a vehicle fire and the southbound lanes were temporarily blocked while they battle that fire. 270 southb