This is not intended as a departure from the strong commitment to facilitate lasting peace agreement. We want an agreement that is a great deal for the israelis. Great deal for the palestinians. Those opposed to the deal says the u. S. Is no longer acting as mediator for two state solution. You have made it difficult for the United States to act as an unbiased broker in any peace negotiations. When everybody warns that this is a bad idea you might want to give credence that this could be a bad idea. The ranking republican senator says it shouldnt matter. If you allow someone to say all right have it my way wher should not be in the position of the country. Benjamin netanyahu praised president trumps move and a dire reaction from the Palestinian Authority president. Mahmoud abbas said that trumps decision will lead us in to wars that will never end. President trump says democrats are to blame if there is a government shutdown. Congress has until friday to pass a spending bill. Developin
Now, it was eight years ago when the case was closed for nearly eight years until a new witness came forward this year and police were able to arrest Jose Rodriguez cruz. Multiple sources tell news4 that cruz led police here to stafford county, virginia, along this stretch of i95 where he says he buried the young womans body. I spoke with police chief Peter Newsham today. While he would not comment on the specifics of the search, heres what he had to say about the importance of finding butlers body. I know that its very important for the family to be able to recover pams remains. Its extremely important to them so were working Attorneys Office to see if we can make that happen. Reporter he plans on being out here friday afternoon when the search begins. Its important to note that the landscape here has changed dramatically in those eight years, so police are hopeful, hopeful that they will be able to recover those remains. Thats the very latest. Leon, back to you in the station. Thank
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
And on friday they will begin that search. Police think Pamela Butler might be buried here. Earlier this year, when Jose Rodriguez cruz pleaded guilty, they were happy to have justice but they were still left feeling empty because her body had not been found. What we want is to bring her home and give her a properly burial. Reporter now the family and police hope to bring her home this week. Police will begin the search friday afternoon along i95 in stafford, virginia. Multiple Law Enforcement sources as well as butlers brother tell news4 that Jose Rodriguez cruz, the man who admitted to killing Pamela Butler, brought police to a spot along i95tw where he says he buried the 47yearolds body after he strangled her in her d. C. Home in 2009. The specifics of the search were not discussed. Its very important for the family to be able to recover pams remains. I know thats extremely important to them so were working with the u. S. Attorneys office to see if we can make that happen. Reporter
Other big story tonight more than two dozen members of Congress Calling for senator al franken to resign. Seventh woman accuse him of Sexual Misconduct, and the senator says he will make some sort of announcement tomorrow. Live on capitol hill with the very latest tonight. Reporter jim, sarah, there are now 25 senators here on capitol hill who are calling for senator al frank he ends resignation after yet another woman came forward today alleging Sexual Misconduct by him back in 2006. Many are speaking out publicly. I want to read you some statements and tweets that came out today in response. The first one from democrat kisser continue jillbrant, released this statement, quote, while senator franken is end tight told have the Ethics Committee conclude its review i believe it would be better for our country if he sent clear message any kind of mistreatment of woman in our society is not acceptable b else serve. There was also a tweet today by senator maisy herowni of hawaii. Calling al