The suspect drove a truck along a wide bike path starting from houston street extending down to chambers. Where were talking about is a half mile away from the former World Trade Center site where Freedom Plaza is. He ran into a small school bus, the suspect did, once he hit claim bears street, injuring two adults and two kids. He then jumped out of his truck waving what would turn out to be a pellet gun in one hand and a paintball gun in the other, shouting allah akbar, which is god is great in arabic. Heres the truck. Investigators say he rented it earlier today in new jersey and then drove it into manhattan to commit his crime. This is the first terror attack using a vehicle on u. S. Soil since terror groups started urging their followers to use vehicles as the suspects name is sayfullo saipov. He is an immigrant from uzbekistan. That led President Trump to order Homeland Security to stepping what he calls the extreme vetting program. The president tweeted, being politically correct
Get in touch with us using the hashtag beyond100days. Im katty kay in washington. Christian frasers in london. On both sides of the atlantic they are talking about russian meddling in western democracies, but listen to the tone from 10 downing street and the white house, it could not be more different. Donald trump says he believes Vladimir Putin is sincere in his denials of russian interference and suggests moscow should be given the benefit of the doubt. Here in london, theresa may is much more suspicious. At a speech last night, she accused moscow of using social media to undermine the international order, promising to do whatever it takes to protect future british elections. In a significant escalation of the rhetoric, the Prime Minister listed a string of other russian aggressions, including crimea and the middle east. It is seeking to weaponise information and plant fake stories and photosshop images in an attempt to show discord in the west and undermine institutions. I have a v
Scale back the coverage for millions. Supporters insist it will lower premiums and keep protections in place but understand why there are skeptics. Its because the American People were flat out lied to by the obama administration. They went out there and said if you like your plan you can keep your plan. If you like your doctor, keep your doctor. Call it trump care 2. 0. A revamped version after a failed attempt in march now adding what some call a modest size pool of money for people with preexisting conditions. Republicans face chants of shame as they left the capitol for white house celebration but had no choice as more insurers leave the system. President trump this repeal and replace of obamacare. Make no mistake about it. Some senators warn there is no chance it will pass as is because its still without an official score from the Congressional Budget Office and many who voted today wouldnt say if they have read the bill. This is a fraud, this bill. Have. Including in the next ele
Northern Virginia Bureau chief Jeff Goldberg is live at the scene. Jeff, what do you know . Jeff yeah, this is in the rosalind section of arlington. This search ongoing for the suspect at a forum conduct complex on key boulevard. We are told the victim in this case suffered significant physical injuries. She is being treated for this incident today. We can tell you Arlington Police have had a significant presence here outside of the building all day today as they are actively searching for the suspect. Police have released six photos from Surveillance Video of the suspect, so please take a good look. The police definitely want people to be on the lookout for this man. Police say this morning at 9 45, a man entered the high rise and started to knock on different doors, claiming to be a Maintenance Worker. One female worker female residents in her 50s did open her door, at which point the suspect forced his way inside and then physically and sexually abused her. Brazenentire incident is.
80s return next week today mostly sunny becoming mostly cloudy this afternoon. Seasonable. Highs 7075 winds n 5 mph tonight mostly cloudy. Lows 4855 winds ne 5 mph thursday mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs 6468 winds ne 5 mph developing now. Washington still waking up in shock after the white house fires fbi director james comey. Thats our question of the day do you agree with President Trumps decision . Tell us at wjla dot com slash vote now. This morning replacement, as another big question looms what comes next. Suzanne kennedy begins our Team Coverage live at the white house. Were getting new and very strong reaction overnight democrats and republicans. Sam sweeney is at the live desk sam . The firing imediately immediately setting off alarms for democrats. Senate mintority leader Chuck Schumer speaking out and even suggesting a coverup. And this morning even some republicans admit comeys firing will raise eyebrows. Others are calling for a special prosecutor to take over the russia i