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of a mass shooting. this one at an elementary school. in about a half an hour, we expect an update from greg abbott on yesterday s shooting at rob elementary school. police say the shooter, armed with an ar-style rifle and wearing the type of vest tactical teams use, entered the school, barricaded himself in a classroom, and opened fire. police say they eventually had to break windows to evacuate other students and staffers. as investigators continue to piece together what transpired, they re learning more about the suspect himself. they have identified him as 18-year-old uvalde resident. no friend or girlfriend that we can identify. it s hard to identify what caused or sent this individual to, you know, complete this heinous act, this evil act. it shows you pure evilness with this individual going into a school, barricading himself inside a classroom, and shooting children and teachers. meanwhile, in washington flags are flying at half-staff outside the white house ....
Our nation has prevailed. While you were hopefully sleeping, congress did finally manage to count the electoral votes and officially affirm joe biden as the next president of the United States of america. As crazy as yesterday was, we cannot ignore the fact that lawmakers came back and finished the job. Of course, that came after mobs of Trump Supporters stormed the capitol, brandished weapons and forced those same lawmakers and their staffers to literally go into hiding and flee for their lives. The majority of those people who broke into the capitol simply walked out without getting arrested. Im Hallie Jackson in washington, where we are waking up to a different city this morning. I just got back from capitol hill which is now secure. Four people are dead after an insurrection incited by the president. Overnight he tr ....
Star Jussie Smollett. And they are not happy. You all know where i stand on this. Do i think justice was served . No. Where do i think justice is . I think this city is still owed an apology. Ive heard they wanted their day in court with tv cameras so america could know the truth. They chose to hide behind secrecy and broker a deal to circumvent the judicial system. Smollett was arrested last month when police said he reported a fake hate crime attack and orchestrated that attack for attention. Now the actors Attorney Says he was a victim and that false and inappropriate remarks made to the public caused an inappropriate rush to judgment. Smollett spoke to reporters earlier today. I have been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I would not be my mothers son if i was capable of one drop of what i have been accused of. Joining me, nbc news investigation ....