Interest, the president elect is stepping down from the company that owns this tower in new york that has his name and all the other companies and buildings that say trump. His reaction today was furious to the unverified report that Vladimir Putin may have something on him. Of America Donald trump. Reporter denying that russia could have anything and hinting that intelligence leaked that report and media first points. I think its a disgrace that information would be let out. Its all fake news, phony stuff. It didnt happen. Sick people and they put that crap together. Mr. President elect buzzfeed and cnn. You are fake news. Reporter made news about conflict of interest allowed as president but profits from d. C. Hotel building. Reveals sons take over, he gets limited information and no new foreign trump deals. Ivanka trump steps down. Says he hopes after eight years they have grown the organization. If do a bad job i will say youre fired. Conceded russians stole Democratic Party emails. Claims that Vladimir Putin will stop the attacks when its trump in the white house. Russia will have much greater respect for our country when im leading it than when other people have led it. You will see that russia will respect our country more. Reporter other nations too said the president elect. But Donald Trumps lack of respect for some in the news media and for u. S. Intelligence was obvious here today just over as president and commander in chief. Thank you. More on the way donald trump reignited his war with the Intelligence Community today. Used a nazi germany comparison in a tweet this morning and again during the News Conference. President elect is angry that the website buzzfeed which published a dossier of unverified information suggesting that russia has information on him. Cnn reported existence of the file but didnt publish it. That the intelligence agencies aloud any information that turbed out to be so false and fake out. Thats something that nazi germany would have done and did do. Its not clear how buzzfeed obtained the dossier but the information in it circulating for months. Contains some obvious errors. Intelligence chiefs went to trump tower to deliver official report. Summary was prepared in case the briefers needed to draw a distinction for trump between analyzed and unvetted disinformation. And while trump faced the media, his pick for secretary of state faced tough questions in congress. Rex tillerson is his name. Defended his record about russia and talked about terrorism and big oil. And history made at hearing for trumps nominee for attorney general. Jay gray continues our coverage. Reporter as busy day on the hill and as process continued, was a times heated. Tension and tough questions from both sides of the aisle. Started with early display of diplomacy before taking Relations Committee and the world. Rex tillerson calling radical islam, china and russia most serious challenges if confirms as secretary of state. I know america holds all the aces but need to draw them out of the deck. Reporter but its perceived friendly relationship with russia as ceo of exxonmobile drew attention from rubio. Examine whether thats a good idea or not . Is that correct . Yes, sir. Let me ask you this question, is Vladimir Putin a war criminal . I would not use that term. Protesters briefly interrupted the proceedings. Oil is dead. He took a stronger stance on Climate Change than the president elect saying the risk is Strong Enough to warrant for attorney general. We need someone who will look out for all of us. John lewis, civil rights icon challenging the nomination along with senator cory booker. I pray my colleagues join me against this nomination. Making first in history to testify against a colleague for this post. Easier go for elaine chow, tapped to be the next secretary of transportation. Thats latest. Maryland delegate from Prince Georges County has resigned and many fear it could be tied to the wideranging bribery and corruption probe still unfolding. Bureau chief Tracee Wilkins is live in annapolis with strong reaction from lawmakers. Reporter here we are dealing with opening o Legislature Today and folks were talking about corruption and whats happened in Prince Georges County coming up to annapolis. While Michael Vaughn who has served 13 years the delegation said resigning because of health issues, president of the senate said its because hes about to be arrested. Michael vaughn has resigned, apparently going to charge him. Reporter vaughns seat was empty in the house chamber, about an hour before, submitted letter of resignation, citing health issues. Thankfully recognized whatever he did was wrong and prepared to pay the price and not drag this out. Stepped up and resigned. Reporter sat on the house economic matters committee, delegate who voted yes on 2013 bill allowing liquor sales in the county could Face Criminal Charges for accepting bribes and influencing the vote. Bill. Not charged or named in the investigation. Our committee, no one does anything illwill, i dont and can speak for rest of my colleagues. Reporter will campos is charged with misusing county funds and accepting bribes he funneled through nonprofit organizations. Its disgraceful and were extremely concerned. And more information will be forthcoming, its ongoing investigation. Senator Victor Ramirez was a mentor to campos, had this to say about the arrest of his good friend. Im not going to comment. Reporter baker says he cant believe there are politicians still breaking the law after jack johnson was arrested for his pay to play scheme. If youre going something wrong be worried, well come after reporter said dont force folks under investigation to resign, its up to individual politician to do the right thing. Will campos abruptly stepped down shortly after the investigation began. Reporting live. In Montgomery County police say a fight involving young people and bamboo sticks led to deadly stabbing inside a mall. Two People Killed at westfield wheaten. Pat collins has been talking to shoppers. Reporter 3 15 in the afternoon, a double murder inside a popular mall. What do the shoppers say . Its not the kind of scene you expect to encounter when you go out to buy a new pair of shoes, the westfield wheaten mall. Two young a fullcourt press by Police Looking for murder suspect. Will this affect the way people shop . I dont think we can be protected from random acts of violence and hate, just be ready to do what we can when it comes up. Wife doesnt feel safe unless im with her. Disappointing. From chicago and lived in new york city. Theres violence everywhere. No fear of security. Business as usual as far as im concerned. Reporter double murder yesterday happened near the hollister clothing store. Police say a group of four young men busted up this planter at nearby restaurant and used bamboo sticks in a fight with another young man. That man had a knife and ended up stabbing and killing two members of the bamboo group. Outside the mall and inside today increased security patrols. Police say the murder came as result of a fight and doesnt present much of a threat to everyday shoppers. We dont believe based on this specific event theres any impact on safety for the shoppers or people in the outlying neighborhoods. Reporter police have identified one of the murder victims as Angel Alfredo panetta gomez, they say hes 22 years old from silver spring. Suspect in the case is still at large. Live in wheaten, pat collins, news4. Right now on storm team4 radar tracking showers moving southwest to northeast. Rain moving into the metro area. Well have rain until about 11 00 p. M. Or midnight and after that comes to end. Temperatures around 47 and only wet roads out there. Wait until you see how mild it will be tomorrow. Coming up in full forecast, tracking hour by hour. And looking ahead to weekend could be dealing with freezing rain. One of the big issues leading up to Inauguration Day, how the secret service is preparing for anything. The socalled bathroom bill getti a lot of attention as 2017 legislative session opens. Coming up bill sponsor explains why its top priority as democrats warn need to stop it before it drives businesses away. And around here when you turn 75 we like to make a big deal out of it. Always wins. Especially in my business. With slow internet from the phone company, you cant keep up. Youre stuck, watching spinning wheels and progress bars until someone else scoops your story. Switch to comcast business. With highspeed internet up to 10 gigabits per second. You wouldnt pick a slow race car. Then why settle for slow internet . Comcast business. Many people are wondering tonight whether president elect donald trump will get out of his limo and walk part of the parade route on Inauguration Day as some other president s have done. Always a big question. Secret service says no matter what he decides theyre ready. Mark segraves talks to the special agent in charge about security measures. Buffer zones outside all the sites as well as parade and motorcade routes. Guardsmen and secret service and Homeland Security investigation agents and physical barriers and controlled checkpoints to screen everybody coming into the event. Be using metal detectors and bag searches at checkpoints. As at past inaugurations tight security. Tighter than when Warren Harding was sworn in. 1921 the first year president rode in limo. He wanted the top down. Over the years evolve this is one of the last convertibles used. Today rides in cadillac known as the beast. Old convertibles were cool but nostalgia aside, secret service use the latest technology. Whether its ahard top convertible doesnt matter. If he decides to get out and walk. Secret service will provide the coverage. Its president s choice to walk the route or not. Were prepared to provide a secure environment for him and other participants. As for where hed like to see the president , he has a clear choice. Rather have him in the beast than the convertible. News4. For everything you need to know about Inauguration Day search trump transition in the nbc washington app. In annapolis and richmond state legit latures back in session. Reporters in both places. Ju a bathroom bill thats controversial. Reporter a revenue shortfall looms large, state workers stripd of promises pay hikes and Opioid Crisis grows but bob marshall sees bathroom bill as top priority. When you alter the relationship between boys and girls, men and women and think its not radical, thats important to a lot of people in my county. Reporter require people to use the restroom that corresponds to gender at birth and require School Principals to notify parents if child asks to be recognized as opposite gender from birth. Democrats say. Require men with a bull beard, transgender mem, who transitioned from female to male have a full beard, deep voice, mens clothe, shaved head. Under his bill telling them go i think thats more of a problem than a solution. And bill opponents warn could drive away business like the hb2 did in north carolina. Dont need to lose businesses but maintain a Strong Economy and be inclusive. Governor mccullough may have something to say about the bathroom bill and his promise to veto it in state of the mmonwealth address. Reporter this is the opening day of the maryland general assembly. I believe can Work Together on every issue with respect to the environment, education and transportation. Also our top priorities. There is a lot more that unites than divides us. Reporter democrats are planning to challenge veto of a bill that requires state to obtain sources. We have battle with the governor about override of a veto. Reporter maryland faces a revenue shortfall, requires cutting half a billion dollars from the budget. In the coming weeks will be coming here asking for pull funding for public education. Chris gordon, news4. Coming up next weeks inauguration bring supporters to protesters to the nations capital. Report how one d. C. Hotel is trying to accommodate guests on opposite ends of the plus youll get twentyfour month, nointerest financing. Hurry, the new year Savings Event ends january 16th. With havertys, your home can be perfect, even when life isnt. I love him so much, 75 years been lucky to have him. Youre the best jimmy, good bless and have fun. Willard scott. Havent seen him in a while. No. Glad to hear from willard, what a privilege it was to have worked with him for about ten years when i first got here. What Great Stories you have. Good lord, cant tell them all. Doug didnt want to miss this special occasion, out west on ski trip disguised as conference. Hey doug. How are you . Reporter guys im great but vance got to tell you this, happy 75th birthday obviously but i have not seen the mountains at all since ive been here, snowing, winter storm warnings and yesterday your birthday and back on the air today and look at this, get this kind of a shot and trust me thinking of you whole time because i know exactly what youre doing. Sure you are. What you would do. I saw a couple of guys on harleys, in a garage actually. Thought about you then. Then went to distillery last night and thought about you then. Tell it all. Tequila but quickly forgot about you after that point. Just wanted to say happy 75th birthday. Im in brekken ridge right american meteorological society. Let you know that. But glad to be part of this with you. I hope youre here another 15 years. You told me maybe once. Remember that . One thing i can promise you doug is wont be 45 more. And congratulations on being out there at stations expense. Thats cool. Way to work it. Very clever doug. Why doug is living it up, Amelia Draper is here doing the heavy lifting. Thats right. Nice warm temperatures today. Got more changes coming. Exactly doreen, 40s today, 50s tomorrow. Vance happy birthday. Going around the station saying first time i did the weather and said jim vance back to you. I thought thats pretty cool. But going to do that in two minutes again. Radar, showers out there, ending at midnight. Enjoy tomorrow. Mild, in the mid60s, and mild friday but weekend cold in the 30s and wintry mix in the forecast. Because of that its storm team4 weather alert day. Looking mainly dry for Martin Luther king jr. Day. Showers come to end, cloudy overnight tonight and more clouds in the forecast tomorrow. 7 00 a. M. , around 47. Then by lunch warmed to 60, and and getting off work still mild at 59. And dry start to finish. Commute is looking good. Recess for kids, its spring. Have your lunch outdoors or walk to lunch, exercise is looking great. Tshirt weather. So many people taking advantage of the mild air. Looking to weekend, heres saturday, Road Conditions slushy and icy, still potential slush out there. Going continue to refine as we get new information but looks like maybe snow, sleet and freezing rain early on saturday and wintery mix especially freezing rain throughout the day. Sunday maybe rain and freezing rain back in the evening with high of 39. Vance, back to you. Thanks, its a pleasure to throw it to you too. Inauguration could be interesting to local catering to supporters and protesters of the president elect. How theyre making sure everybody is happy. First time taking questions from the Donald Trumps first news president elect was a lot like his News Conferences as a candidate. Fiery and unpredictable. Supposed to be about his plan to avoid conflicts of interest. But his anger at media and Intelligence Community became the headline. Chris lawrence with details. Donald trump is furious over some of the unsubstantiated allegations that have been made public and u. S. Intelligence report on russian hacking. Two u. S. Officials tell nbc news that briefing materials for trump and obama contained information about potentially damaging but unverified allegations that russia has compromisi compromising information on mr. Trump. Originally circulating among his opponents at republican primary but passed on to u. S. Intelligence agencies. Investigating but enough to lash out at buzzfeed and cnn. Go ahead not you. Can you give us a chance . Youre attacking our news organization, can you give us a chance as far as buzzfeed, a failing pile of garbage, i think theyll suffer the consequences, already are. As far as cnn going out of their way to build up it mr. Trumps outrage overshadowed the reason for todays News Conference, supposed to outline plans to prevent conflicts with vast business holdings. President elect announced he will turn over control of the company to his two adult sons. Don and eric will be running the company. Theyre going to be running it in a very professna not going to discuss it with me. But ethics watchdogs have been urging him to create a blind trust or fully divest from holdings as other president s have done. Donald trump refused to do it so. His daughter ivanka taking leave of absence from the country and from her business, her husband will be working in the white house and wants to set up in washington. Do you feel more confident in president elect trump after todays press conference . So far most say less or your opinion has not changed. You can vote right now on nbc washington facebook page. While huge may be a word weve come to connect to president elect donald trump, seems some of his srt inauguration accommodations. One channel here in washington says its almost full for next week but not just trump fans checking in. Half coming for the womens march on washington. Barbara harrison w