Bridge when a tanker truck comes barreling toward the crowd. Police moving in with pepper spray. The driver arrested. In philadelphia, chaos. A line of police cars vandalized, doused in gasoline, and set ablaze. Fire crews racing to the scene just hours after nearby stores were looted in broad daylight. Demonstrations from indianapolis to chicago, to austin, texas, ros squared off with police. Here in new york city, this demonstration has been peaceful. Many of the people here telling me its not about being violent, but sending a message to end inequality. Come in peace, say what you have to say, black lives matter. Reporter the National Guard activated in 20 states and washington, d. C. In chicago, where trains and buses were halted, draw bridges raised after scenes like this overnight. For days thousands have filled the streets, calling for justice, after the death of george floyd. But across the country, city after city brought to its knees when peaceful protests gave way to violenc
Officers. Plus, amid the chaos, a show of unity. The powerful message in cities across the country. The police and protesters who are coming together. Ogether. Together. From abc news in new york, this is america this morning. Thank i for joining us thank you for joining us on this monday morning. One week ago today, george floyd died in Police Custody in minneapolis. Seven days later protesters have taken over the streets in major cities across the country, hoping to force america to look itself in the mirror and confront its original sin, racism. But amid those protesters are looters and arsonists. Overnight this fire burning in long beach, california. Tirds nod to that city amid reports of widespread looting. In minneapolis, a terrifying scene, a tanker trunk heading straight into a group of protesters. The driver is accused of trying to insight the crowd. Police have also issued a warning that incendiary materials have been hidden in bushes throughout minneapolis. We learned new de
Past national conventions. Saturday night at 8 00 eastern on cspan. House democrats joined Community Leaders and victims of gun violence for a late evening vigil thursday to show support for more comprehensive gun laws. This gathering outside the u. S. Capitol is just under two hours. [ cheering ] [ chanting ] no bill no break no bill no break what do we want . Internships. What do we want . Now. People over here. Now what do we want . Yeah. No bill no break [ cheering ] thank you very much for being here this evening. We have been observing a Critical Mass of people who are being offloaded here over to my left, your right. And well give them just a few more moments. To get here. But before we start this evenings program, i think it is fitting and proper as i bring forward for an invocation and hopefully an observance for the people of france who once again are experiencing the wrath of commented beings who are inflicting their notions upon unsuspecting people in such a way that it bri
To my American Family, please remain optimistic. On monday, i discussed the importance of our Law Enforcement community. Realize that us to the vast majority of our Law Enforcement officers only seek , thereect and to serve is still work to be done. There is a lack of trust tween the black community and Law Enforcement, one that we as an American Family must come together and solve. Old saying is a vital part of finding solutions the only way to know where you are going is to know where you have been. The rich and provocative history of america is to point in one of two directions, one is to realize over the past 240 years that we have had our challenges. Our nation has nearly been pulled apart. Out of the crisis of our past has come to hope for our future. In a relatively short amount of time, we have made in my estimation, remarkable progress as a nation. While i will talk about a few of the policies that will help us move forward as well as some things are simply about getting us to
On this developing story. Its been a long time. Robert the last time washington has seen allstar baseball was back in 1969. The senators hosted at rfk stadium traded the Washington Post was reporting an announcement is expected before tomorrows first pitch that the park will host the 2018 allstar game. Sources close to the organization say the nets have already been told they will host in 2018, it was just a matter of when the announcement would be made. Washington has hosted the allstar game a total of them at times and monday would be the perfect time to do it. The new commissioner will be in town. The nationals are celebrate in their 10th anniversary and its opening day. Something things coming to nets park, including opening day tomorrow. Cap Hibbett Sports and 60 minutes, here from the nationals opening day starter, lectures are. Max scherzer. Kimberly meteorologist steve rudin is in the stormwatch seven Weather Center with your game day forecast. Think monday will be the pick day