This is going to be a huge celebration, a major show of American Military might, as you said, but some out here neither Lincoln Memorial wonder showing off American Military might is striking the right tone on independence day. Ask for maybe a sort better word, and you shall receive. The four tanks and military vehicles President Trump requested have made their way through virginia and arrived in the district earlier this morng much to the chagrin of d. C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes norton who is worried about the stress that 60ton tanks can put on the city streets and national mall. Were concerned that the tanks could further set us back on wha we have done on the mall. Reporter speaking at an event the congres nwoman did hide her anger at what the s president ig fourth of July Celebration has turned into. Ay it robs us of the one hol where everybody comes together and doesnt even look at what your Political Party is. The white house pushing back to the claims saying the salute to a
Photos show drugs, show phones, and images of stevenson making hand signals allegedly connected to isis. There are other crimes alleged in Court Filings today as well. Feds say stevenson called 911 and threatened to shoot police at the seventh police district. Hes charged with dealing drugs. No response yet from his attorney but late today a judge ordered stevenson to be helin custody on the drug charges. Im scott macfarlane, back to you. Thank you, scott. Now lets turn to the abrupt resignation by the mayor of upper marlboro, maryland. Tonga turner saidshes been the target of ongoing racist attacks and bullyint cee wilkins has been working to learn more about what prompted her resiheation. Ss live now in upper marlboro. What have you learned about this case . Reporter well, the call came out in the town meeting yesterday. There were a lotf people w had no idea what this mayor says she had been dealing with. She is the firstam africaican mayor for the town of upper marlboro. This is th
Economic growth and expanding the towns limit. Who are we going to have in therg next thats goin to fight like that and better this Community Like that . We really ha to pay attention. Reporter in her resignation letter, tonga said i a writing to inform you that effective friday, june 21st, 2019, i will no longer be serving as mayor and president of the board of commissioners. I am truly excited about what the futuretoolds for the and what the future holds for ma we both embark on new journeys. We did ask her for comment. Today. Clined any comment but folks in this town are talking about whats happening here and a lot of people talking about trying to support her, but i am told by a number of people who know her that shes selling her home and leaving theounty. Reporting live, Tracee Wilkins, back you to all in the studio. Tracee, hank you. Weve got some breaking news sympathizer hasto oursi been ordered jailed in d. C. News 4 iteam investigators Scott Macfarlane broke this today. He jo
Burial. For more than eight years they have been waiting to take her home. Police will begin the search friday afternoon along a strep of i95 in stafford, virginia. Multiple Law Enforcement sources as well as butlers brother tell news4 that the man who admitted to killing Pamela Butler brought to a spot along i95 in the median strip between northbound and southbound lanes in Stafford County where he says he buried the 47yearolds body after he strangled her in her home in 2009. D. C. Police chief Peter Newsham would not comment on the specifics of the search but did speak about the importance of finding her body. Im just very hopeful that he takes us to a place and its a place where were able to recover her. Thats the least we can do for the reporter now, there may be lane closures northbound or southbound to help facilitate in the search. Derek butler said not only is he elated but friday afternoon he plans on being here along with Police Officers as its important to note that the land
As he decides to step down from his senate seat. I, of all people, am aware there is some irony in the fact that i am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault, sits in the oval office. And a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the senate with the full support of his party. That last reference going to Alabama Senate candidate roy moore who is facing allegations from at least nine women, including one who says that moore molested her when she was just 14 and he was in his 30s. The rnc announced this week it would again back moore in the special election. Doreen, erika . Leon, thank you. There are mixed feelings here in washington about senator frankens resignation. We sent our what people are thinking and how they are feeling. She continues live coverage tonight. Amee . Reporter yeah, erika, a lot of people we talked to tonight were surprised by the news. Most told us they were in favor of al franken stepping down. They told