Good morning, everybody, im aaron gilchrist. Were 25 hours away from the swearing in of the 45th president of the United States, donald j. Trump. Were already seeing major changes across the city. We want to show you live images coming in from the National Mall this morning that will be crowded with people at this time tomorrow. We can also see rain at this time tomorrow which is prompted a revision to that no umbrella policy for tomorrows inaugural events. Small umbrellas that collapse will be allowed on the parade route as well as the National Mall. Lauren rick ets is here with the timing on that rain. Good morning. Good morning, guys, we are going to have rain tomorrow. Im glad they kind of revised that policy. Those small tote like umbrellas allowed tomorrow and thats all youll need. It looks like well see light showers. Its going to rain out there today but well get sunshine and nothing showing up on the radar. Clouds trying to break up. You can see north of baltimore getting suns
Good morning. Im barbara harrison. We begin with the meeting between donald trump and president obama. We are live at the live desk. Pat . I think we are having an issue with pats microphone but we can tell you that the president elect trump has arrived here in washington, d. C. And is making his way to pennsylvania avenue. For what will be the start of the transition of power. Hes going to meet with president obama to talk about Inauguration Day, of course. Can be a tense meeting of what many consider bitter political rivals but the president said he is committed to a peaceful transition of power. The white house says the trump team will start working with federal agencies this week. That, of course, includes way transition of power. And what could very well be a bit of an awkward meeting given the very different takes and approaches on politics and governing this country. Another sign of change. Vice President Biden and Vice President elect pence will meet at the white house and not
Meteorologist. Warm out there. Its beautiful. Weve got plenty of sunshine out there. Looking good. My goodness. This live camera just gorgeous. Sunshine warming things up. 50s is where were going to stay today. Well see the temperatures drop later on tonight when the sun goes on ending up in the 20s and 30s overnight. Its breezy out there but the n plenty of sunshine. Looking good. You can see by our graph forecast, temperatures in the 50s. May feel a little cooler with the breeze, were getting some gusts. And then 20s and 30s during the overnight. Weve got your National Christmas Tree Lighting forecast. Well let you know exactly to expect and what to wear on your way out the door. Guys . Theres a complicated story playing out right now. The metro board is considering a proposal to cut hours, operating hours every week. News4 transportation reporter adam tusk is there. Hes been tweeting about this. So far he says a proposal to end service at 1 00 a. M. On fridays and saturdays and midn
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The country this week. Well tell you what to expect. Breaking this morning, reports that nfl superstar Peyton Manning will announce his retirement tomorrow as we head into the next chapter fresh off that super bowl win with the Denver Broncos. And polar plunge. From fallon to von to gaga and now dreyer. Dylan gets ready for a chilly dip this morning in chicago. Why shell be freezing for a reason today, sunday, march 6th, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Welcome to today on this sunday morning, im erica hill. Im craig melvin alongside sheinelle jones. Dylan dreyer in chicago for the annual polar plunge for Special Olympics. Were going do that live on television this morning. Should be interesting. That chilly. Our top story this morning, though, is the president ial race and those Super Saturday results. Donald trump notching two more big wins in the south, kentucky and louisiana. Ted cruz, strong showing as well taking kansas and m