Them to tamp down the investigation into allegations of collusion between the Trump Campaign and russia. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth . Reporter a week ago former fbi director james comey told senators that he believed he was fired by mr. Trump because of the fbis ongoing russia investigation, which comey was leading at the time. Do you believe this will rise to obstruction of justice . I dont know. Thats bob muellers job, to sort that out. Reporter ron hosko, a former assistant director of the fbi, says while obstruction of justice is hard to prove the allegation itself could hurt the president. Dont you have to prove intent . Getting to intent to obstruct or impede is going to be very important. And it could be that they never are able to build that case in a meaningful way. However, damage could be done, political damage could be done during the process. Reporter muellers appointment a month ago to oversee the investigation drew bipartisan praise. The white house even int
We are strongest when we are unified and when we Work Together for the common good. Washington unites after an attack on congress. It appears that the gunman was motivated by a hatred of the Republican Party. He had no regard for humanity, human life. Hes no more democraore to me t on the moon. Its not just an attack against a republican or democrat. It was against all americans. Its completely meaningless at a moment like this. With we are just really pulling for our friends. A highrise Apartment Building in london is a deadly inferno. No one is expected to be pulled out alive. Two gunmen who are on the run stole another vehicle. Reports of a dirty bomb on board a container ship. Coast guard says all is clear now. All that Pittsburgh Penguins hold the stanley cup over the city. And all that matters were going to win. Members of this house have deniedet not to give in to fear. The annual congressional baseball games will be scheduled. Im not sure. Ill be the one coaching third. On cbs
This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley congressman Steve Scalise had a third surgery today as doctors worked to save the life of the thirdranking republican in the house. Scalise is one of four people shot yesterday when a gunman opened fire on republicans practicing for tonights Charity Baseball game against the democrats. Scalise, who is 51, remains in critical condition. Our chief Congressional Correspondent nancy cordes begins our coverage. Hes in some trouble. Reporter President Trump issued a sobering update today after visiting House Majority whip Steve Scalise last night. Hes a great fighter, and hes going to be okay, we hope. Reporter scalise underwent his third surgery today. Democrat Cedric Richmond is a close friend and fellow louisianaian. Its no secret that the bullet split up, and that vital organs are were hit. Reporter another victim, lobbyist matt mika, has been upgraded frogradedgraded from cn to serious, but his family warns, matt was shot multiple t
Id be talking to you right now. Reporter agent crystal griner was shot in the ankle. A 2006 graduate of marylands hood college, she was a star basketball player, known for her strength and athletic ability. A teammate told us she was very aggressive and was not at all surprised how she responded in a dangerous, highpressure situation. Retired Capitol Police chief kim dine. She is amazing, and shes a hero. She epitomized what being a heros all about. Reporter agent david bailey injured his ankle during the chaotic gun battle. Hes from brazil and graduated from North Carolina Central University in 2007. He always talked about becoming a police officer. Reporter friend rachael brooks says he just wanted to help people. As soon as i heard that, the first thing i thought was, that is definitely just like david to do. Reporter there were some other heroes too, scott. Henry cabrera, a special agent with the Capitol Hill Police department, also exchanged gunfire with the shooter, as did some o
Investigators search for a cause in that massive london Apartment Fire as the death toll rises to 17 with many more still missing. Horrendous, horrendous. It was just completely engulfed. Why some are saying that building was an accident just waiting to happen. We have all that plus the father of the american student freed from a north korean prison speaking out. The wrongway crash that could have been much worse. And queGwyneth Paltrow gets ready to host a special hour of today, thursday, june 15, 2017. This is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in Rockefeller Plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today. Its a thursday morning. Glad to have you with us. Suffice it to say, we have a lot going on in your world. Let us get started. The president is meeting with Steve Scalise who remains in Critical Condition this morning. We have the investigation into that shooting covered from all angles. And were going to speak with congressman Roger Williams and his st