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 investigation. President trump meanwhile reacting on twitter to senator schumers statement calling him quote cryin Chuck Schumer and ending with the hashtag drain the swamp. Right now the search is already underway for comeys replacement. Still ahead at 5 45 the new clues about who could be tapped to head the fbi. But first the future of the russian investigation. Thats coming up in a live report at 5 30. One day after firing the man heading that probe into Trump Campaign ties to russia the president meets with the top russian diplomat. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov will be at the white house today. Its the highest level, facetoface contact with russia since president it comes after relations with moscow have worsened in the wake of us missile strikes in syria last month. Lavrov will also meet with secretary of state Rex Tillerson today. Happening today playoff fever taking over washington. Its a huge day for dc sports fans. Were talking double playoff action its game 7 for the caps and penguins. Thats win or go home. And its almost guaranteed to be a thriller tonight at the phone booth. And the wizards, on the road will play in boston tonight in game 5. That series is tied up at two a piece. The nats will also be in action tonight as the battle of the beltway with the Baltimore Orioles shifts to dc. The os took game two last night in charm city in walkoff fashion. Mark trumbo with the game winning rbi base hit in extra innings. Orioles get the 5 to 4 win. Tonight, some of our good morning Washington Team will be at nats parkwith cup cup ojoe as the nats look to protect homefield in the series. About metro. Because of the caps at the Verizon Center and the game at nats park metro is cancelling planned track work tonight. Safetrack will continue as planned. Were monitoring a developing danger in washington state. A collapse at a nuclear site. 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Go to fiosgigabit. Com shock across america as President Trump fires fbi director james comey. I feel it every day. But at night, its the last thing on my mind. For 10 years my tempurpedic has adapted to my weight and shape, relieving pressure points from head to toe. So i sleep deeply but feel light. And wake up ready to perform. Even with the weight of history on my shoulders. Stronand restoringding a a fathers faith. Its standing tall after one surgery. Not six. Stronger is being a typical kid. Despite a rare disorder. Stronger is finding it earlier. And coming home sooner. Stronger is seeking answers. And not giving up, until you find them. Because we dont just want your kids to grow up. We want them to grow up stronger. America as President Trump fires fbi director james comey. Coverage with the fallout. The reaction and who could take his place. Good morning im autria godfrey. And im larry smith. But right now breaking news in the district. Sam sweeney is at the live desk. Autria, dc police busy overnight after someone tried to steal an atm machine on alabama avenue. Police showed up around 330 this morning. Right now they tell us they are working to identify who may be responsible. We are working to get surveilance video of this. As soon as we have it, well show it to you. Warmest day this week low 70s cloudy cooler late week w shower chances drier warmer for mothers day 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 now to our top story the fbi director out of job this morning. The white house firing james comey. In a letter to comey the president says it was necessary to restore public trust and confidence in the bureau. Democrats meanwhile quickly calling it a coverup and abuse of power. But lawmakers on both sides do share for the future of the the fbis russian investigations. Suzanne kennedy is covering that angle of the story for us live at the white house. Suzanne . Right now the search is already fbi director. Coming up in fifteen minutes the five names being thrown around as possible comey successors. 7 on your side looking into skyrocketing prices on the 495 hot lanes in virginia. We have seen prices from 20 dollars to up to 30 dollars for a one way trip on the express lanes. Transurban, which operates the express lanes, says prices are rising because overall traffic is getting heavier and fewer people are taking metro. Thats pushing drivers into the express lanes. But some comuters we spoke with say theyve had enough. Transurban says needs to keep prices high to keep traffic low, ensuring that drivers in the hot lanes can travel at 5560 miles an hour. Happening today. A push to help avoid driving distracted. Nats star Ryan Zimmerman will visit Mclean High School to speak with students on the dangers of texting and driving. Its all part of, phones down, homerun an Antidistracted Driving Campaign aimed at teens. 35 percent of teenagers admit to texting while driving. One out of every five fatal accidents is the result of distracted driving right now. Howard county police are asking for help to find a stolen puppy. Becca is a fourmonthold female husky mix with blue eyes. She was stolen over the weekend from small miracles cat and dog rescue in ellicott city. There were no signs of forced entry. Nothing else was taken. The case is being investigated as a burglary. If you see becca at a pet store, a asked to call Howard County police. Ad lib weather tease low 70s cloudy cooler late week w shower chances drier warmer for mothers day 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 coming up postpresident ial speaking about Climate Change and embracing the climate. The outfit thats raising some coming up postpresident ial postpresident ial chic. Mister obama speaking about Climate Change and embracing the climate. The outfit thats raising some eyebrows. John live tease on caps q live welcome to maxx you. You are whimsical, vibrant, statement making. We see what makes you unique. So we have something for everyone, at a price thats just right for you. Maxx you. Maxx life. T. J. Maxx thieves trying to take off with an atm. Q mccray is live in soutehast. While shock still sets in over the firing of fbi comey, the search for his replacement has already begun. Sam sweeney tracking this from the live desk. Larry, the immediatte question now, what comes next. This is uncharted territory. The next pick will be scruitinzed like no other. Both republicans and demorcrats saying this morning comeys successor must have unquestionable credibility, zero connection to trump professionally or politically. As we know, the president treasures loyality, but in this case, he is going to have to find an outsider. Former Deputy DirectorAndrew Mccabe immediately became the temporary director. He could be made permanent, but he is also under review for his ties to clinton. His wife received Campaign Funding from a clinton fundraiser in 2015. Some of the names being floated. Rudy guiliani but he would face an alomost impossible senate c would like to see Hillary Clinton in cuffs and an organge jump suit. Another name who may have a better chance. Former nyc Police Commissioner ray kelly. Whoever is next would only need a simple majority. 51 votes in the senate. Comeys firing lighting up social media still this morning. Let us know what you think on twitter abc7news. Well get the pulse of america and the dmv coming up in the 6 oclock hour. Now to what everyone is getting ready for this morning. A huge sports day ahead here in dc. Double playoff action in the nations capital. The wizards looking for a road win in game five tonight. And for the caps its a winner take all game seven on home ice. This morning the caps team and fans know their season is on the line. So can they knock out those pesky penguins once and for all . John gonzalez is at the Verizon Center john . Now to the other big playoff match up tonight the the celtics in a pivotal game five in boston. The series is all tied up at two a piece right now. After back to back blowout wins at the Verizon Center the wizards have proven celtics guard Isaiah Thomas at home. But the question now can they do it on the road . The wizards will need to win at least one game in boston in order to take down the celtics. Tip off is at eight tonight. The battle of the beltway shifts to dc tonight. The nationals trying to pick themselves up after losing their second straight to the orioles in baltimore. Last nights game was a nail biter that ended with a walk off hit by orioles slugger mark trumbo in the 12th inning. Os win 5 to 4. Tonight good morning washingtons cup ojoe will be at nats park and will hopefully help wake the nats up after dropping back to trumbo in the 12th inning. Os win 5 to 4. Its 5 and time for a check on weather. Warmest day this week a check on weather. Warmest day this week low 70s cloudy cooler late week w shower chances drier warmer for mothers day 80s return next week today mostly sunny becoming mostly cloudy cloudy cooler late week w shower chances drier warmer for mothers day 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 right now at 5 xx another good morning washington giveaway. Weve got four tickets to Cirque Du Soleil coming to Eagle Bank Arena in august. Call 7035287334 and be the 7th caller and you will be the winner of those tickets. More Cirque Du Soleil tickets we are also giving away 100 in safeway mommy bucks. Thats coming up at 6am. Former president obama speaking out about the environment and opening up. His shirt . This outfit at a summit in italy last night had a lot of people talking on social media. Mister obama decided to keep things casual. Nixing the tie, and showing some skin there. Some online saying. Maybe one button too far. But to be fair it was 80 degrees and very humid in milan. Kidd oshea in the now. Can tv politics top the drama of real can tv politics top the drama of real World Politics . Kevin spacey thinks World Politics . Kevin spacey thinks so, saying the new season of house of cards is crazy house of cards is back at the end of may on netflix do you hesitate to tell people your age . Gayle king says youre being silly if you dont share trumpcomeythe z2cpsz zi0z y2cpsy yi0y the white house for answers. This morning, suspicions rising on both sides of the aisle. First, first, larry and attempted smash and grab an southeast d. C. What a mess over there. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] q it is a mess, larry. This is what it looks like when you try to rob an atm and failed