Seconds. We have to build the wall. We have to stop drugs from pouring in. We have to stop people from just pouring into our country. We have no idea where theyre from. President trump tackles immigration. When does construction begin . As soon as we can. As soon as we can physically do it. Within months . I would say in months. And you ask one way or another, as the president has said before, mexico will pay for it. I have said that mexico will never pay for that [ bleep ] wall. Massive inferno in washington state. A large blaze ripped through a construction. The dow opens this morning above 20,000 for the first time after reaching a market milestone. Is there going to be a fireworks display . We have hats but no fireworks. Fans are mourning the death of beloved actress Mary Tyler Moore. This has been a pretty good life. It has been a wonderful life. Absolutely terrific. President trump attends a gop retreat in philadelphia today. The city center will be filled with protesters. The hi
Moments ago. That is not air force one there. He is behind that section of the terminal building there, the president is in town for day two of the annual Congressional Republican policy retreat. Just about 30 minutes ago, that the president lifted off from joint base andrews in maryland. Vice president mike pence arrived in philadelphia, earlier this morning. And demonstrators are making their voices heard in center city this noon. They have gathered in protest of republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care act. And as you can imagine, police are out in force to make sure everyone stay safe. Good afternoon, im jim donovan. Im jan carabeo, Eyewitness News reporter greg argos kicks off our team coverage. Live here, the loews hotel where security is tight for President Trumps First Official visit in the city. Greg . Reporter jen, jim, correct, very tight security here off Market Street. Ill step out of the way here and show you the live pictures here, in front of the loews hotel, as y
Were going to pursue new trade deals to create higher wages and more opportunities, for american workers, bringing back those have any of sent words made in the u. S. A. Reporter but he says his first order of business will be dealing with the Affordable Care act. Our legislative work starts with repealing and relaying obama care. Reporter now trumps motorcade took him to the identify entrance at least, so it is unclear whether the president even saw hundreds gathered here to protest him in center city. Many as you can see right here near 12th street and filbert, but our joe holden was in the thick of things all afternoon seeking with many of these protesters near city hall. The lets go to him you this for that part of the story, good evening, joe. Reporter greg, good evening to you. We are joined by a fresh round of protesters out here, and there was as i mentioned about hundreds. We can a count thousands at this point, right now, official word from Philadelphia Police as they believe
Tracy, the barriers are set up in front of the loews hotel. As for the president expected to speak later today. Hes expected to talk at a lunch at noon. Theres gop retreats. This is an annual policy retreat. The goal will be to lay out what they want to achieve and how they will go about doing it. Topics on the agenda, health care, particularly the Affordable Care act. The gop has said they want to repeal and replace it. Theyll also be talking about national security. There will be a full day of talks starting at 8 30 this morning. Heres a look at folks in attendance. Of course, as i mentioned, donald trump will be scheduled to arrive in philadelphia late this morning, 11 30 to get here at the loews hotel for that noon lunch where hell be speaking to the crowd. The v. P. Will be speaking and the british Prime Minister theresa may will be speaking and 7 00, where Peyton Manning will be in attendance. Of course, we will be talking about some of the lawmakers in attendance for the gop ret
Were watching the schuylkill expressway, the center city area, montgomery drive, by the 8 00 hour, once the president ial road closure starts to really kick in, its going to be very slowgoing, in and out of center city. Now, we have an accident Chester County at Pottstown Pike and n lenpy crossing. No problems with that. Lets look at travel speed, traveling northbound at the schuylkill expressway. 10 minutes and problemfree. Ill get you around the road closures. Back to you, ladies. Right now, philadelphia is preparing for President Trump, the new commander in chief. His visit is causing road closures, septa changes and protests. We have complete team coverage. Nbc10s katy zachry has more on the protests and the impact on your commute. We begin with nbc10s matt delucia live in center city. Matt, the president is only one the big names in town. Reporter thats right, the president is expected to arrive at the loews hotel here at market. Hell be speaking out to the gop gathered here in th