This noon, a bouncer at a local bar has now been charged in the murder of the bars manager. And Officials Say that smoke detectors saved an entire family from a house fire in Delaware County. But the big story on action news is the final countdown to donald trump taking over the white house. In two days president obama will hand over the reigns, crews are hard at work ahead of fridays main event and the bleachers are going up and barricades are in place to protect trump and the crowd at the inauguration. Stephanie ramos is joining us live now. Reporter sara, president elect trump was in washington last night but plans ongoing back and forth from d. C. To new york until the eve of the nomination. Donald trump at the first of many inauguration festivities at our Nations Capital with running mate mike pence. The black tie gala passed with nearly 200 foreign diplomats. Across the way protest evers gathered outside of trump hotel including a man that tried to light himself on fire. And the
President elect was front and center and he toasted his cabinet picks, including his pick for secretary of state, rex tillerson. He goes into a country and takes the oil and goes into another country not dealing with the politicians right he will be so incredible. More than 50 Congressional Democrats are planning to skip the inauguration and trumps Senior Adviser is calling on them to rethink their decision. She has seen trumps inaugural address that calls it a beautiful speech that makes good on the promises he made on election night. And stay with action news for continuing coverage of trumps inauguration on friday. Brian taff and Sharrie Williams are reporting live from the Nations Capital starting this afternoon at 4 00. And action news has up to the moment updates on social media too. We are at facebook. Com 6abcactionnews on twitter. We are at 6 abc. And if you are in the d. C. Area friday or saturday, share your experiences with us using 6abcaction or email us at jointheaction 6
And her goal is to send a message to donald trump and the administration. The first day of the new administration in office is to tell them we have a voice, we see you, we are watching and not going away well hold you accountable for the next four years. Buses and cars will be loaded with not just women but men as well. Headed to the capital with signs like these. Many dont feel included and are troubled with a trump presidency. There are a lot of things on the table from womens rights to gay rights to the rights of people of all different faiths and the list goes on and on. There are certainly those in the area that are headed to the inauguration to protest the Election Results and others are traveling to witness theist historic event as a trump supporter. Im delirious over it. One of the most exciting things. On november 20th, donald trump will be the president. He has accomplished things in the Business World even before he was president. With companies keeping their jobs in america
Year and still going through the justice system. The most prominent one the case of lisa weston from 2011, serving life for the cruel exploitation for four mentally challenged people. Forcing them to have sex with men and forcing them to fight with each other and stealing their social media. This is something thats that flown against the radar and i think that is nationally. Money could, look for major Ongoing Operations in this area that many believe is too low profile for far to long. Im vernon odom, channel 6 action news. Thank you. We are following developing news out of houston, texas, where both former president , George Hw Bush and his wife barbara are hospitalized. Bush sr. Was in the icu and had to under go a procedure after experiencing respiratory issues and the aide says the former first lady went to the same hospital after not feeling well for two weeks and that move was precautionary. Meanwhile, president elect donald trump is less than 48 hours from taking the oath of of
People really watched the debates and we had debate watch parties and it was involved for the students on campus and now we finally got to inauguration and well see how it plays out the next four years. Its a windy day here at the capital and we spotted rays of sunshine but hopes that the weather cooperates but at this point rain is in the forecast. From washington, d. C. , Sharrie Williams, channel 6 action news. Many people from the tell wear and Lehigh Valley is getting ready to head south for the inauguration and the womens march the following day. Gray hall caught up with some of them live in south philadelphia with more. Reporter good evening to you monica with can tell you that thousands are headed to d. C. For the inauguration and some are supporting the new president and others will be there in opposition. Im going to be there for the swearing in and im going to be dancing at the inaugural ball nobody is ruining that for me. Helen is working with the Republican Party for 40 ye