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skyfox is headed to bwi marshal airport in maryland. there were reports that a bank that's adjacent to a garage, there was a bomb threat. police understand are on the scene. in the garage. that garage was shut down completely right now. just as a precaution, but it is not affecting air travel. we'll keep you adapted >> meanwhile, today was supposed to be the day senate republicans had the new healthcare plan. >> we want you guys to talk about this, tweet us 5at630. use hash tag. majority leader mitch mitch mcconnell called off a vote when he determined there simply was not enough support. he's hoping they will get to this vote some time before the
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august recess. >> let's before you know in sarah dash ceo of the alliance for health policy a nonpartisan group, and talk a little bit about this. thanks for coming in. >> what do you think looking at the bill that we have now and whether or not mitch mcconnell wil will be able to get the votes? >> it's really hard to tell. they're walking a tight rope. because they're trying to find that compromise between the most conservative people and moderates concerned about what could be significant impact on coverage and services is to provided to people who need healthcare >> there seems to be philosophical divide within the party. do you think the divide got wider when president trump tweeted out early if republican senators are unable to pass what they're working on now, they should immediately repeal and replacet
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rand paul, senator -- where does this put things now? it's the exact opposite of what we were hearing from mitch mitch mcconnell who was trying to wrangeled everybody together >> this isn't a new philosophy, we heard this a few months ago when some of the more conservative members wanted to do a full repeal and followed by replace bill. i think the challenge they have is do they really have the votes to do a full repeal. in order to do a replacement that matches the same numbers that were in the affordable care act, it would really not be able to do that with 50 votes in the senate. >> let me ask you here, mitch mcconnell came out, i guess, it was yesterday or couple days ago. there was
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entertaining the idea of working with democrats, which some people kind of laugh at that and say that's kind of the point of this. but do you think that there is some combination ground? have you heard from either . both sides of the aisle worked on it hard over a number of months, held numerous hearings. went out into the country and heard from from researchers from patients, and they passed bill because they decided it was important, we may not be there, but the politicians, you know, at some point, they may decide that the only way to get su something through is to work together on a bipartisan basis >> i know americans are waiting to hear. sarah dash ceoo alliance for health. thanks so much. i want to mentioning i'm
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louisiana senator holding a town hall today in baton rouge 20 minutes into the town hall got a lot of backlash saying you need to vote against this horrible bill. it's going to be interesting to see if they get the same feedback >> this was the campaign promise of the president, it's affecting people who did vote for him >> republicans >> it's kind of a tricky situation >> today is the first full day of president trump's revised
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>> hey i know you're buying groceries right now, but -- (laughing). >> so i understanded that whether you were running, there were six women who were running, and that was really exciting and inspirational to you. explain why. >> no better time to run for offers, number of organizations out there to support women to run for operation, whether it can be she can run, or merge america, a lot of support out there. i think once women finds that, then they're more inclined to go for it. >> when you hear some of the things that are our current president says about women, and, you know, or tweets about them, obviously, it has been in the news, recently with the msnbc host, do you think that actually drives more women to get involved, and perhaps, you know, has that yourself also been a reason? >> absolutely, it is the best response because you're saying you know, maybe all of these ho
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about us, but we'll do something that will really make an impact. that's represent our constituents again in a meaningful way. >> we're out of town, but do you have plans now to maybe get into state politics, federal politics? >> right now i'm really concentrating four year term and the sit it cows ill, i'll put my energy into that. >> erica spell, thanks so much for coming. >> thank you for having me. >> to respond to president's mean tweets? we were mentioning, i'm sure you've heard about this, tweet us, let us know what you think. we'll be right back. >> we talk the upcoming season special event they definately want you to know about. >> plus, bikers against bullies, local motorcycle riders making a difference for kids who are victimized. >> save grilng
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says don't bother her one bit. scarborough sent a tweet, shows the president takes things so much more personally, when it comes from women. >> both sides of the aisle says the president's tweets are getting in the way in the business of running the country, heard from number of republicans, house speaker paul ryan, however, wisconsin governor scott walker came out about 30 minute ago and said he wants the president to continue tweeting. >> and i think that create some diversity across the country, as well, some divisiveness. kevin cork is addressing this story and has more from the white house. >> the commander in chief is tweeting about critics on msnbc morning show, calling it fake news. but it was the tweets that he dropped on thursday, mocking anchors micah, and joe scarborough, that continues to dominate headlines. >> it is unbelievably alarming that this psi
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easily played. he is so easily played by a cable news host. >> the president's inner circle saying he has the right to take on the cable news critics? it is incredible to watch people play arm chair psychologist, outwardly ridiculing the president's physicalties, mental state, calling him names, then all the sudden fainting shock when he wants to fight back and re defends himself. >> bipartisan backlash. >> stop, stop, the disrespect. >> i think it is so blatently sexist, i don't know that there is any question about it. >> it is certainly not helpful. and it is not presidential. the president needs to stay focus the, we have agenda. >> healthcare topping the agenda, the president tweeting this morning, if republican senators are unable to pass what they are working on now, they should immediately repeal, and then, replace at a later date. senate majority leader mitch mcconnell is hoping to get a revised version to lawmakers, before the
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>> so how do you think voters feel about the president's tweeting? well, according to our latest fox news survey, 71% of those polled say it is actually hurting his agenda. at the white house, kevin cork, fox news. all right, live look at the white house tonight it, appears president trump may disbands the council on women and girls, president obama created the councils nil 2009 to focus engenderer quality, to have open lines of commune minimum case with women. council has not been functioning since the trump administration took over, evaluating whether to keep it, it initially appeared senior white house counselor, kellyanne conway was going to oversee it, but the status of the offers is still in question. well, a controversial nra ad is taking heat from both sides of the aisle tonight. five at 66:30, coming right back. back.
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the only way we save our country and our freedom is to fight this violence of lies. with a clenched fist of truth. i'm the national rifle association of america and i'm the safety place. >> it's a controversial ad for sure but the nra is standing behind it. it's been receiving a lot of criticism even from gun owners >> lauren demarco has reaction. >> they use their media to says 98 real news. they use their schools to teach children that their president is another hitler >> the national rifle association titled the violence of lies have been feud nearly 5 million times. some say it's calling for civil acquire >> used the x president to end adverse the resistance. make them protest, scream, racism and sexism and seen
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nobodibia and homophobia >> maybe i should go home and hide >> that's crazy. >> i think that it's just another sign of how divided we've become >> on the national harbor, most agree the video is powerful but reaction to it is mixed. >> they did a great job. it's definitely, we'll get a strong reaction pro and against, the people pro will go ahead and join >> it's comical, it's a fear based. using things that happened and blowing it out of proportion, i don't see that in america >> i agree with the ad 100% and i think that if some of the major cities that had such high crime rates would allow people to carry firearms, you would see the -- i think you would see gun violence go down >> the only way we save our country and freedom is to fight this violence of lies with a clenched fist >> civil rights activities with the black lives matters museum wrote the add is an
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me against them. >> absolutely. >> mentality. >> absolutely. >> really tough for people to watch that. >> absolutely. the ambush shooting on a gop baseball practice in alexandria is led to changes for all members of congress. they will now be reimbursed if they buy bullet-proof vests and security training, house members were use general office funds to pay for security equipment like bullet-proof vests, glass and other safety measures to keep themselves safe. . do you have plans on the 4th of july perhaps? >> i'm keeping those to myself. >> that's fine. you're entitled to that. it's going to be a low key party at the white house, we're going to tell you what the tmp
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days away from 4th of july. >> big crowd is expected to show up on the national harbor tuesday to watch fireworks and attend the concert on capitol hill. security will be tight. they're making preps. that include preventing any vehicle attacks bike we've seen recently in europe. >> we will be prepared. we don't talk about that specifically in public, because you know, people who may want to do harm to the district of columbia are also listening but we're aware of the potential threat of the vehicle attacks to any of the events that we have in the city. we have prepared in-depth to make sure that doesn't happen in
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our. there are no credible threats aimed at the district but police want you to be alert and aware when you're out there at all times. they always say if you see something, say something. >> that's the most important thing. >> a lot of people seems are pretty good about that around here. things are called in, we hear about them, of course, and sometimes end up covering them. people are pretty good about it >> i agree with you. july 4th will be a little more mellow this year at the white house. the trumps are inviting armed service members and families for a picnic on the south lawn. later that evening, white house staff and their families will be invited to watch the fireworks there. the activities will all takes place after president trump returns to the white house monday from a golf trip at his new jersey club. no doubt a lot of you guys have plans. rest of dc has an epic party planned. cbs is hosting the capitol 4th concert. the annual
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parade will march right down constitution avenue if you have never been, head out, check out it's always lot of fun and i know typically here on fox 5 we show they do the preconcert to practice. we sometimes give you a little sneak peak on fox 5. i'm guessing you should tune in and we will give you a look at that. >> it's always fun to see the sneak peak. it's funny because every year, i always watch it from here. this career, i won't be here. of >> don't rub it in, sarah. >> for those of you who will be here for the 4th of july and you're not heading out of town. we got a pretty picture for you. if you are not heading to the beach, here's a live look, this is rehoboth beach. look at the ocean. it looks beautiful and there is plenty of space out there >> which is never the case at rehoboth beach. take advantage right now. because that is a very busy beach >> maybe it's the, you should leave thursday, so
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announcer: today on "tmz" -- harvey: ok, we think, we're pretty sure we know the names of beyonce and jay-z's twins. there is a document that is a smoking gun. >> joe and mika responded to donald trump this morning. >> the ratings are probably better than they have been in the history of the show. >> do you think they should take all of this? >> do you think i would be if trump dissed me? i would be talking to lebron james tomorrow. >> he did make reference to eric comba nay. >> he's putting
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