As he nominated him, the president elect emphasized a difference. The thing i like best, trump tweeted, Rex Tillerson, has vast experience dealing successfully with all types of foreign governments. Thats ha a ceo does, a global business. Praised from former secretaries of state, Condoleezza Rice and james baker, but he had deals with russia, accepted a friendship with vladimir putin. Worrying john mccain and other republicans. Democrats, upset that russia hacked into the election. Totally unacceptable. And it must be investigated. Reporter vow a hard look at tillerson. Were going stro to drill down to understand his relationship with will putin. Reporter but talking to putin is the new white house policy. President elect trump said throughout the entire campaign, in debates, yeah, im going to talk to p tv, we are ready to work with the u. S. , much closer than before, fighting terrorism. Former Texas Governor, rick perry, is the trump reported pick for Energy Secretary. Bill gaits tal
Fire reported around 5 this morning in basement laundry room and it has been put out. Guest were evacuated and are allowed to reenter the hotel now. This morning Fairfax Country Police chief is recovering from minor injuries after involved in a car crash in centerville. Chief edwin was stopped at a traffic light 8 40 when rear ended. Ate person who hit the chiefs car is charged driving while intoxicated. A big announcement expected it morning from president elect donald trump as he made decision on who he wants to be the next secretary of state. Chief executive exxon mobile rex tirlson surprise top choice. Donald trump tweeted he would hold a press conference in near future to discuss the business, cabinet picks and all other topics of interest in these busy timesment for more on trumps big announcement fox5 Melanie Alnwick is live on capitol hill. Good morning. Good morning steve and allison. Tillerson may have on toughest confirmation battles on capitol hill. They have concerns of po
Look at the preparations. The Task Force National capital region. Master Sergeant Aaron lovely introducing reporters to a giant 60 by 40 foot map used to stage inaugural practice to guide logistics for 15,000 military personnel. New on the map this year, the new trump hotel at 12th and pennsylvania. Yet another site that could see protests. Clearly at this point the biggest concern are the number of potential protesters. Reporter the military personnel dont do police work but can if asked. Back up to secret service, d. C. Police and other Law Enforcement. If something goes bad, its up to the Law Enforcement agency to make the first move, if you will. And only if needed will they call on the national guard. Reporter none of the milton the street will be armed. Their job is crowd control and ceremonial events. We try to instill in them historical significance of this peaceful transfer of power in our democracy. And it represents to our country and really to the entire world. Reporter nea
Moving around. Most of them are heading this direction right over here. We have the Dupont Circle metro and a lot of people are eager to get home and get to a warm place. Also a lot of businesses around here not too many people shopping. We found a food truck at Franklin Square pa along a stretch where theres usually a smorgasbord of them. Lined up from here all the way to that corner. So probably 20 of them. The one truck here today picked up what little business there was to be had on this cold windy street. As for his competitors theyre not making money. Even some of them that are out and about arent bringing in the bucks. Zero bucks on the street. Thats for sure. At metro center we found a few more vendors but not a lot of customers. The people say in the inside. Its affecting civilians a lot. The cold has people scurrying to get indoors. The coziest spot for a lot of folks, home. We checked out restaurants and bars. Heard the same story. Business is way down lots of empty tables a
Happy White House Correspondents’ Dinner Weekend! In addition to those events, there is plenty more to do including a new exhibit and ballet at The National