The president tweeted that scalise is very tough, is in very tough shape, but he is a real fighter. He is that. We have Team Coverage this morning. Amy on the scene in alexandria, virginia, with new details about those terrifying moments on the field. Good morning, amy. Reporter george, good morning to you. You know, it was almost this exact time of day yesterday when in a matter of moments this field here behind me went from a group of congressmen who were gearing up practicing for their big game tonight to an unthinkable, horrifying scene. [ gunfire ] shots ringing out on what was a quiet morning at the ball field. The Team Practicing early. At least 20 republican congressmen preparing for their annual Charity Baseball game against the democrats. I thought it was a construction site dropping a very large piece of metal, and then the next thing i heard was run, he has got a gun. Reporter the lone gunman sending a bullet into the left hip of louisiana congressman and Republican House m
Terrifying moments right here on gma and congress vowing to play that game tonight in front of thousands. And good morning, america. First pitch at that congressional baseball game will be tonight. A live look at Nationals Park. Thats where the lawmakers have promised the game will go on, playing in honor of the victims of yesterdays shooting and robin will speak to one of the congressional staffers shot in a moment. You also sat down with Gabby Giffords. Yes. As well. Of course, she was the last one, the last victim of congressional violence, the former congresswoman and she and her husband have a great message of unity for both sides of the aisle. New developments overnight. What we know, the gunman has been identified as 66yearold James Hodgkinson from illinois. He was shot and killed by police. And authorities are now poring over his social media accounts filled with posts attacking President Trump and republicans including congressman Steve Scalise. Scalise, a republican from loui
Of strangers form a human chain saving swimmers trapped in a rip current. Dozens of Good Samaritans pulling them ashore. The heroes whose quick thinking saved lives. And we do say good morning, america, on this hump day. What day is it . How about that image . I almost said hump day. Hump day. How about that image. All those people quick thinking to save a family trapped by that rip current. I mean, what quick thinking it was and you know what, they did. All of them got out safely. So incredible. Such a powerful image of selflessness working together and they are all heroes. Well hear from them later in the show. But we will begin with that breaking news out of washington. President trump is defending his son don junior after the release of those emails. Theres been a lot of smoke about the trump teams willingness to work with the russians to defeat Hillary Clinton. These emails, the first flames. They are now the subject of intense interest from four separate investigations, including
And americas top athletes taking center stage at the espys overnight. Michelle obama glowing. The chicago cubs getting a champagne celebration with bill murray and the words Jarrius Robertson says he lives by inspiring so many. Good morning, america. I just won an espy. Good morning, america. I just won an espy. Good morning, america. And good morning to our buddy, jarrius. Good morning, america, as we come on the air right now we are getting the first images of President Trump in paris. There he is coming off air force one with the first lady. Yeah, melania visiting a Childrens Hospital just a few hours ago and the president set to meet with french president Emmanuel Macron on his Third International trip. Yeah, this is going to be a tricky one. The president is not popular in france and remember that first handshake he had with the french president. There you see it right there. Who could forget it. They held on. In fact, the french president said it was a moment of truth and wanted
The chicago cubs getting a champagne celebration with bill murray and the words Jarrius Robertson says he lives by inspiring so many. Good morning, america. I just won an espy. Good morning, america. I just won an espy. Good morning, america. And good morning to our buddy, jarrius. Good morning, america as we come on the air we are getting the first images of President Trump in paris. There he is coming off air force one with the first lady. Yeah, melania visiting a Childrens Hospital just a few hours ago and the president set to meet with french president Emmanuel Macron on his Third International trip. This is going to be trick y the president is not popular in france and remember that first handshaky had with the french president. You see it right there. Who could forget it. They held on. In fact, the french president said it was a moment of truth and wanted to show he couldnt be bullied but di invite him to paris and trying to escape the controversy at home but will take questions