Ofngress, it was his the th time. He was selected for his position with the special counsel ven his long resume. Today he delivered facts, but few fireworks or new revelations as he testified for more than six hours. Robert mueller in the hot seat. The former special counsel dismissing President Trumps claim his report cleared him of obstructing cejusti the president has repeatedly claimed that your report found there was no obstruction and that it completely and totally exonerated him. But that is not what your report said, is it . Correct that not what the rep et said. Laining why he did not bring charges despite some evidence. We decided we would not make a determination as to whether the president committed a a crime. Democrats endeavoring to make their case for impeachment. I believe he did uncover substantial evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors. Republicans attempting toob cast the pr as unfair to the president. The fact thaw ran it out two years means you perpetuated injust
That was also false, was it not . I would like to think so, yes. Your investigation is not a witch hunt, is it . It is not a witch hunt. Weve heard from the white house about todays hearing. Press secretary Stephanie Grisham called it an epic embarrassment for the democrats. President trumpweeting out several thoughts about his hearing. Like quote i would like to thank the democrats for holding this mornings hring end quote and just a few minutes ago he addressed reporters at the white house. Take ae list we had a very good day today, the republican party, ourc nt country. There was no defense of what Robert Mueller was trying to defend. Whether his performance was aed about one or a good one. I think everybody understands that. I think everybody what was going on. There was no defense to this ridiculous hoax this witchhunt thats been going on for a long time. Continuing our coverage of the muellh rings, were joined by mark murray. The senior Political Editor tore nbc news. What was yo
A stray shower possible today. Not likely. S id about 10 chance you will see that the mainly north of d. C. Through maryland. You guys may have a stray shower thgh the afternoon and evening. Perfect day to get out to the pool. Not going to be like that each day this week. Rain chces returning to our p ea. Thats coming u the tenday merecast. Ntime, we are following breaking news out of thct distri this morning. Three people shot on t street in northwest d. C. Overnight. Now, police sayhat this happened near the howard theater. All three victims were rushed to the hospital. To word on their condition right now, but policeay they are looking for a white audi car with d. C. Tags in connection to this case. We do have some good news this morning. Wer has been restored to thousands of people who were left in the dark in the district. Thats right. News4s derrick ward is live in the newsroom with the latest on the overnight outage. What happened, derrick . Yu know, it was about 2 45 yesterday
Puerto ricans exploded in cheers and celebrations. N today whe governor announced he will resign. He made the announcement on facebook around midnight. Protesters have been camped outside the Governors Mansion for almost two weeks, over a scandalinvolving offensive chat messages and corruption allegations. Gabez gutierre has more now from the island. It was an incredible scene. Thousands of protesters in old san juan. Demanding the governor resign. Rumors were swirling that the governor could resign at any minute, and then just before midnight came the announcement that he would be a deliveri pretaped message on social media. People gathered around to listen to that messag ould resign effective august 2nd. It was an incredible reversal. A stunning turn of events. A afterbout two weeks of unrest here in puerto rico. The governor had been under fire, and pressure had intensified for him toig res after priv gte chatroup messages were leaked. They included derogatory and homophobic comment
Testimony day. Special Counsel Robert Mueller preparing to spea publicly. How both parties are getting ready for the big day in washington. The heat finally outf here. The rain has now moved out. A nice cool night tonight. But then, yeah, youow its july, were talking another heat wave. Ill show you when in my forecast. The mud was up to both knees. I was standing in it on both knees. And toughde mud a man rescued after being stranded in mud. And wait till hear howis dogs helped save the day. Announcer news 4 at 11 00 starts now. Im going to be there for yall. First tonight, new video from ff0k grlal4nr it was held in nor of the 11yearold boy who was shot and from last week not far his southeast home. Good evening. Karon brown was one of at least eight people who have died in a shooting in the district since ghursday. Ton Community Activists came together to show support for his family and toencourage eir neighbors to put down their guns. But police weres invegating yet another act of