Unwavering commitment to make sure that the special counsel cannot be fired, that this investigation cannot be a victim of political interference. The president has indicated that he is averse to hearing about russia or considering its threat to this country. That aversion certainly sets back his ability to defend this country against the russian threat through sanctions and other means and deterrence that will assure that russia is made to pay a price so they do not do it again. In conclusion, let me just say that aversion must be overcome. We need to send a signal, as we did by passing sanctions, that we will take action against russia to stop it from interfering again in this election, that we will make sure that russia is made to pay a price, and that our constituents know that we will insist on a fair and independent investigation without political interference, passing legislation that is bipartisan. It has been offered by republicans as well as democrats, including myself, and i
Backlash. Why the mom who filmed it is coming to that womans defense. And Family Affair. The socalled shib sibs taking home a medal but another american pair facing a devastating fall. Plus, the new fallout over doping. And good morning, america. We hope you are well this tuesday morning. Another emotional day in florida. The teens there heading to their State Capitol. This as family and friends gather to remember the victims of the massacre. They will not be forgotten. Also yesterday the shooter, nikolas cruz, appeared in court. Abcs Adrienne Bankert is parkland with more on this and the Students Mission going forward. Good morning, adrienne. Reporter good morning to you too, robin. It is another day of funerals and another day of fighting for gun reform. The studentlid Movement Never again has moved well beyond florida, but their next step is to meet with those state lawmakers. This is not a field trip. This is a student movement. Reporter students from Marjory Stoneman douglas high
Report being witnesses to this. The suspect we are told by nbc news, suspected of jumping out of his home depot truck after ramming through people yelling, allahu akbar, and was taken to Bellevue Hospital in new york. There are reports he had some type of faux firearm, a thing that looked like firearm, and there were gunshots. Police shot him, and took him into custody according to our reporting. Our sister station in new york reports the suspect is in the hospital, is expected to survive, but is very much in custody. Not clear whether the suspect was acting alone, whether he had help. We expect an update from investigators, a 5 15 News Conference is scheduled 10, 15 minutes from now. Well bring it to you live when it happens. So, a suspect in custody. At least six dead. At least 15 hurt. This incident in a very busy part of a very busy city lower manhattan. For now, wendy and leon, back to you. All right, thank you, scott. Thank you, scott. And dont go anywhere because our live covera
Overseas. Hes heading to asia this friday. Hell be gone for about two weeks. This is something the president is going to continue watching from the white house. We know that the white house is going to keep watching as well. They are going to continue briefing the president throughout the evening as necessary, and we could expect to hear from him on this sometime tomorrow. Guys, back to you. Blayne alexander, thank you. Bike paths, restaurants, shopping malls, all soft targets. Unprotected places. Packed with people where you and your family are vulnerable. Police protect these places with patrols and extra officers are brought in for events that draw big crowds. Drills are held for emergency workers to practice responding to emergencies at soft targets. Federal, state and local governments worked together to find people plotting attacks, but the best line of defense is often you. If you see something unusual, you should Say Something to police. Our Team Coverage continues [000 01 58;0
Northwest d. C. With fishes links to the hirl ic if issue links to the hirl fictitious links to the Hillary Clinton campaign. He tried to recruit others to release the sex slaves and he recorded a give to his family and telling them he loved them if he didnt survive. We learned he was heavily armed. An assault rifle, pistol and a shotgun with numerous rounds of ammunition according to the affidavit. Today he was ordered held without bond again. But welch will be back in federal court on friday to face a preliminary hearing. Again, we may learn more about his possible motivations. We also did ask his parents who came here from North Carolina for todays hearing. We asked what they believe may have motivated him, whether he had Mental Health problems but they didnt want to answer the questions. That is the latest from federal court. Reporting live, stephen tschida, abc7 news. Alison thank you. If you would like to see all of our reporting conspiracy theories, the dramatic arrest, just log