And the fallout from trumps twitter attack against two cable news hosts. Is the president undermining his own agenda . Our powerhouse roundtable takes that on, plus our look ahead to trump and putins facetoface meeting. Well ask the president s Homeland Security adviser will trump confront putin about russias election interference . Everything you need to know as these debates rage in washington from the white house to your house, we take on the moments that mattered this week. Announcer from abc news, its this week. Here now, coanchor, martha raddatz. Good morning. And happy fourth of july weekend. It is a critical time for the president s agenda. One of his Signature Campaign promises to repeal and replace obamacare with Something Better on the line and in serious trouble with the plan put forward by Senate Republicans in critical condition. Every american has a stake in what happens next including the citizens of ohio, the ultimate swing state, a big reason donald trump is president
About the media this weekend. We are alive. Here are the president s golf course in summer retreat. Leland still grappling with repealing and replacing about my care. They have to make a deal on the budget. House Budget Committee chair, congresswoman diane black. All ahead on this Independence Day weekend of americas news hq. President trumps twitter account is joining quite a lot of hits today. Peter doocy is live with all the details. Hi, peter. More than 132,000 people have arguably treated tempting posted by real donald trump three hours ago which is an edited video version of the wwe World Wrestling entertainment clip that shows trump ottey slamming Vince Mcmahon where his head has been replaced with the cnn logo. Not in any specific personality, that cnn is out with a statement accusing the president of inciting violence. It is a sad day when the president of the United States encourages reporters. The president had never done so. The Trump Administration officials are scoffing a
Office. The Holiday Weekend is here without a senate deal on healthcare moderates and conservatives are searching for a way forward and hammering out a new bill. Americas news headquarters starts right now. We begin with President Trump. He showing no signs of backing down. In his ongoing battle with the media. And one News Organization specifically. The president perjuring his viewed as a wrestling smacked down in a controversial new tweet. In a speech last night he continued his attacks on the media while also honoring our nations veterans. The president marking his first fourth of july as commanderinchief by noting the bravery and sacrifice of those in uniform. You shed your blood, you poured your love, and you bared your soul in defense of our country, our people, and our Great American flight. Your loyalty to our nation is measured not merely in words but in deeds, you race to gunfire, stare down enemy forces, and ran past the gates of hell. To fight until win for america, and you
They are out of town for the holiday recess, but work continues behind the scenes. Heres the president legislative director on fox news sunday. Where are we with health care . We are getting close. The American People know that obamacare is failing. They know rates will skyrocket. They know insurers are flea markets. Last year alone, 83 insurers left the market. People know this is a dramatic situation. The president this week is making calls to members to try to get this package across the finish line. Heather mike emanuel life rest in washington. My, where do things stand now . Hello. Theyre analyzing a couple different versions of the Senate Health care plan. One includes amendment from mike lee and ted cruz. It is called the Consumer Freedom act which will allow plans that do not meet all of the obamacare requirements. That should make some insurance premiums a lot cheaper. Theres also a push to split, repeal, and replace. We try to get 50 of 52 and the present to agree on a combin
Ed to. Griff one of the three is john waynes granddaughter. 15 years all three females are in the top 20. If you havent heard of them yet you will love them. Ainsley thats called barbecue. Imagine your granddad is john wayne. The stories she knows. Steve if you are in miffed town manhattan today Beautiful Day as they take the stage and doing sound check. Stop by 48th and sixth avenue. You have a great show and great breakfast as well. Ainsley it was raining in new york. Griff raining elsewhere. Steve thats our lead story. A fox news alert. President trump has declared a state of emergency for the state of louisiana Tropical Storms turns bearing towards the coast with a lot of the rain. Ainsley thousands of people filling up sandbags scrambling to evacuate ahead of what could be the first hurricane of the season. Storm surges and life threatening flooding is expected unfortunately to slam new orleans as early as tonight. Griff this as several gulf states remain on high alert. Rick reich