Right behind this. But we have to get through this first. Youll be here every step of the way. Ginger, thank you. Were going to turn next tonight to the political Storm Brewing in washington. The president back at the white house today and back to twitter, taking aim at his own Justice Department, tweeting about the, quote, deep state. And so, we asked tonight, does the president really believe there is a Shadow Government out to get him . Abcs senior White House Correspondent cecilia vega beginning another year at the white house. Reporter President Trump kicked off 2018 with a tweet storm today, attacking his own Justice Department as a deep state secretly working to undermine his presidency. He also lashed out at Hillary Clintons longtime aide huma abedin, suggesting she should be punished for her handling of certain government emails. The president tweeting, jail. Deep state Justice Department must finally act. Also on comey and others. What did the president mean when he said the deep state Justice Department . And does this Administration Believe that the deep state is a real thing, that there is thisShadow Government out there actively plotting to sabotage him . Ah, look. The president finds some of those actions very disturbing and he thinks that we need to make sure if there is an issue, that its looked at. Reporter does he believe the entire Justice Department and its more than 100,000 employees are part of this deep state . Obviously, he doesnt believe the entire Justice Department is part of that. Reporter the president stoking the Conspiracy Theory of a Shadow Deep State as special counsel Robert Muellers investigation into possible russian collusion closes in on his inner circle. And he has been publicly encouraging the Justice Department to investigate the clintons and some of his other political enemies. The departments Inspector General now investigating the fbis handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe. The president tells the New York Times hes, quote, uninvolved with that investigation, but he adds, i have absolute right to do what i
want to do with the Justice Department. So, lets get to cecilia vega, live at the white house tonight. And cecilia, another president ial tweet getting a lot of attention today, as you know. The president tweeting, quote, since taking office, i have been very strict on commercial aviation. Good news, it was just reported that there were zero deaths in 2017, the best and safest year on record. And cecilia, a lot of folks today saying it seemed like the president was taking credit for the lack of plane crashes. Reporter yeah, david, and we did the fact check. An American Carrier hasnt had a fatal plane crash in nearly nine years. So, this zero deaths figure isnt related to his own policies. As for that claim of being strict on commercial aviation, he did endorse privatizing air traffic control, but david, that idea fell flat with lawmakers here. All right. Cecilia vega at the white house again for us tonight. Thank you, cecilia. The president had also been watching what would happen with senator orrin hatch of utah, the longest serving republican senator in history, revealing today he will not run again. Hatch announcing he will retire. He is the chairman of the powerful Senate Finance committee and had worked closely with the president on the new tax bill. Speculation now focusing on
whether mitt romney will run for the seat. Romney was once considered as a possible Secretary Of State but since has become a frequent critic of the president. Late today, President Trump tweeting congratulations to senator hatch, saying, quote, i will never forget the beyond kind statements he has made about me as president. We turn overseas tonight, and to iran, protesters taking to the streets again tonight, nearly a week now. Clashes with authorities turning deadly. And President Trump tweeting in support of those protesters, even as irans Supreme Leader is now blaming enemies for provoking the unrest. And some authorities now warning of the death penalty. Heres abcs chief Foreign Correspondent terry moran. Reporter today, in iran, streets on fire. Protesters clashing with police, banks and public buildings attacked. Some in the crowds chanting revolutionary slogans. Down with the dictator, they cried. And now a hard line from irans Supreme Leader, who claimed enemies of iran for bringing the unrest. While a prominent judge warned some protesters could face the death penalty. President trump has strongly supported the protesters, tweeting, the people of iran are finally acting against the brutal and corrupt iranian regime. The u. S. Is watching. And at the u. N. Today, u. S. Ambassador nikki haley echoing the president. We must not be silent. The people of iran are crying out for freedom. Reporter its the sixth straight day of these protests. Hundreds arrested. At least 21 killed. The largest demonstrations since 2009, but back then, it was millions in the streets. Now, its tens of thousands. Still, the world seeing images like this, a young woman in a cloud of tear gas, her clenched fist raised high. What sparked these protests . Iranians we talk to say its the economy, the Nuclear Deal Many hoped would spur growth and raise their incomes. It hasnt. And now, theyre desperate and angry. David . Terry moran, great to have you with us. Next, to north korea tonight. In a new years address, kim jongun saying a Nuclear Launch button is always on his desk. But also offering to have a die
dialogue now with south korea. Today, south koreas president welcomed the move, offering to meet next week. Back here at home, and to new developments in the deadly ambush that targeted Police Officers in colorado. Four Police Officers and two civilians were injured and Deputy Zackari parrish was killed. Tonight, new details, and new images from inside the home. It turns out the gunman was streaming the whole thing. But we are not going to show the actual video. Abcs Clayton Sandell from colorado tonight. Reporter tonight, we are learning more about the moments just before a gunman ambushed colorado sheriffs deputies. I need s. W. A. T. Right now. Reporter in Social Media Livestreams obtained by local station kcnc, 37yearold Matthew Riehl is seen making incoherent rants to 911 dispatchers early sunday. At one point, wearing a gas mask. We are only showing you still images, but he even livestreams the moment he starts shooting. We have one deputy down inside the apartment. Reporter neighbors found themselves in the line of fire. So, this is where it happened . Yes. Reporter Farook Patail was shot in his bedroom when the suspect opened fire. Very loud, very quick . Yeah, its not one shot, its like reporter several bullets breaking windows and blinds. Putting a hole through his closet door. The bullet still lodged in his shoulder. And tonight, three of the four officers who were also shot and wounded are now out of the hospital. But now a community is mourning 29yearold Deputy Zackari parrish, none more than his wife and two daughters. It means so much to hear your stories, because thats what im clinging onto right now. So, i want to hear about him and i want to soak it in. Its okay, momma. Its okay. Just be happy, okay . Reporter and david, the Sheriffs Department here asked that those Livestream Videos be taken offline. They were, but detectives now have them. They are now evidence. David . Clayton, thank you. And those reassuring words from her little girl there. Were going to turn next here to the desperate search for two sisters missing from outside
austin, texas. An amber alert going out for a 7yearold and a 14yearold after their mother was found dead in their home. Police believe they may be with a man who lived in that home. And abcs marcus moore is in texas tonight. Reporter tonight, the fbi assisting texas police in their urgent search for two little girls believed to be with this man, 44yearold terry allen miles. Our concern and our focus is bringing these two girls home safe. Reporter 7yearold lulu banderamargaret and her 14yearold sister lili griffith, missing after their mother tonya bates was found dead new years eve in their round rock home outside austin. Indications at that time is that it was a suspicious nature. Reporter police say they were called to the family home twice on saturday when a coworker and boyfriend suspected something was wrong. On sunday, they found bates body. The girls, gone. We believe they are not with terry allen miles willingly. Reporter texas authorities asking for the publics help tonight, issuing an amber alert for the girls, who they suspect are with miles, their mothers roommate. Police releasing this picture of the car they may be traveling
in. Police say they are investigating possible sightings in new mexico and colorado. David, as authorities search the roadways for that gray car, police in louisiana tell abc news that back in 2011, miles was charged with attempted murder in the beating of his thengirlfriend. David . Marcus, thank you. And we turn to another family tragedy, in fact, two families lost. The parents and their children all dying in a holiday plane crash. Their Charter Plane crashing just after takeoff in costa rica. One family was from florida and the other from new york state. And heres abcs Kayna Whitworth with what weve learned tonight. Reporter investigators in costa rica now looking into whether strong winds or Mechanical Failure were factors in the fiery new years eve plane crash just moments after takeoff. It beared to left and it nosedived right in front of us. Reporter nobody survived. 12 people killed, including two american families. From tampa, mitchell and leslie weiss and their teenage son and daughter. Not having her in our lives is going to be its unfathomable. Reporter and from scarsdale, new york, irene and Bruce Steinberg and their three sons. The only comfort from talking to our other friends is that they were all together and they will be together. Theyll be together forever. Reporter also killed, their tour guide, 33yearold amanda geissler. The plane, registered to costa ricas nature air, which has had a solid safety record, but just four months ago, another Nature Air Flight crashed, killing two people. David, the pilot in this latest crash was delayed earlier in the day because of strong winds. And tonight, costa rican Authorities Say that american investigators are joining them tomorrow. David . Kayna whitworth with us tonight. Kayna, thank you. And from afghanistan tonight, the u. S. Military reporting the death of an American Service member. Four Service Members were also injured. The loss during a Combat Engagement in the Eastern Province known for isis activity. There is still much more ahead on world news tonight
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