eun, aaron. >> aimee cho for us downtown d.c. thanks. >> it's scrambling to get the tax plan passed. the president wants to sign the bill by christmas. but republicans may not have the votes. >> news 4's meagan fitzgerald is in the newsroom with more on why the tax plan is hanging by a thread at this point. >> aaron and eun. what a difference a day makes. it looks like president trump was on track to make good on his campaign promise to cut taxes and put more money in your pocket. the tax cut plan would be his first legislative win of the year. but that's in real jeopardy this morning. here are the issues. florida senator marco rubio threatened to vote no unless the bill gives american families a bigger tax credit for children. utah senator mike lee is undecided and tennessee senator bob corker doesn't support the plan. they can afford to lose two votes. but they think rubio will come around. >> a i think senator rubio will be there. >> republicans are concerned about mississippi senator thad cochran who missed votes because of h

>> aimee cho, thanks for that update. driving there live. you know it will pick up. >> check out the major party foul. a tractor-trailer spilled its load of vodka on a busy on ramp to 95 just outside of philadelphia. >> it took crews ten hours to clean it up. upright the tractor-trailer and reopen the road yesterday. you could start a party is what you could do. as you can imagine, traffic was terrible. no word on what caused the tractor-trailer to overturn. >> a lot of martinis died on that hiy. >> very sad. >>> we're two months away from the start of the olympics. there's concerns about the athletes' safety. u.n. ambassador nikki haley suggested that u.s. participation in the winter olympics was still up in the air. >> there's an open question. it's always about how we protect the u.s. citizens in the area. >> more confusion at the white house briefing where press secretary sarah huckabee sanders said no official decision has been made. she later tweeted the u.s. athletes would participate. the games will be held 50 miles from the north ko

aimee cho is bundled up for us this morning. aimee, i was going to ask how you're feeling but i think we kind of know. it's miserable. >> reporter: yeah. you guys, how did you guess? it's not great. i have been warmer. i can see my breath. can't feel my face. all things considered, it's a way to deal with the cold is staying prepared. that's the name of the game. especially if you want to keep your house safe. plumbers say if the temperatures drop below 20, which is what we're seeing here, you want to make sure to take steps to keep your pipes from freezing and bursting. one way to do that is to keep warm water dripping through your pipes during the day. it allows the heat to circulate through the pipes. keep your thermostat set at a steady temperature and do not leave any doors open. >> if there's any kind of wind or breeze or anything that's coming in, you're losing a lot of heat out that door. >> reporter: now, you also want to keep your car prepared ahead of time and put an emergency kit in there and good items to include are

. >> aimee cho is live at goodwill with a look at how you can donate this holiday. aimee,od not only does donating clear out the clutter in your house, it gets you a tax deduction. really a win-win situation there. the goodwill in arlington is ramping up for their end of year rush. i have brendan hurley here from goodwill. >> good morning. >> folks are looking to donate. what are some of the items most useful to goodwill. >> anyone that people can bring that is in good condition that, someone else might want to buy, the types of merchandise we're looking for. a simple question is, would someone in my family want this? if not, it's not a good thing to give. it's for free job training and -- every donation benefits the community. >> that's awesome. such a great cause. the end of the year, people are trying to get the tax deduction. what are tips people can follow to have a smoother experience when they're donating. >> try to come early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the lines are weekends. we recommend trying to come in before new year's eve if you can. w

aimee cho riding around fairfax county. what can we expect to see throughout the morning aimee. >> the trucks are under way. you can tell by the white lines on the roads. the vdot trucks with the brine solution on the roads. very important to get the treating process started early. keeps ice from forming on the roads as you're commuting into work this morning. even though they are -- still be careful and watch out for slick spots, especially in the shaded areas and bridges. they're asking for your help. if you're in a neighborhood where you park on the streets, all park your cars on the same that makes it easier for the trucks and the plows to get through. we'll continue to monitor the road conditions. eun, chris? >> great reminder. thanks, aimee. >> chuck and sheena have been warning us about the chance for a few snow showers tonight into tomorrow. >> some of the other agencies are preparing for trouble that they could run into pretty soon. >>> wsse went out to look at potential pipe and water main problems as the temperatu

aimee cho is riding around northern virginia. she's going to have a look at preps. >> stafford county later this morning to begin searching for pamela butler's remains. the d.c. woman disappeared in 2 2009. jose rodriguez cruz said he buried her body. they closed the garrison exit starting at 10:00 this morning. rodriguez cruz pled guilty to killing butler earlier this year. >>> hundreds of people gathered at the lincoln remember a man as fun-loving. he was shot and killed by u.s. park police last month. the family is still looking for answers demanding transparency throughout the investigation. police say they followed his suv after a hit-and-run accident on the gw parkway near reagan national. officers tried to stop him but they led him on a chase. he was shot three times in the head after that chase. through the tears, friends and family honored him at last night's vigil. >> my dearest -- angel. full of love, you always expressed that happiness. >> his family says he was unarmed and fbi is now investigating that case. >>> it's

hopefully, today is the last day and i can relax after that. >> in northeast, aimee cho, news 4. >>> right. well, buying a gift is one thing, but if you want them to get to your loved ones by christmas, you may want to use simple wrapping and rush those gifts to the post office. take a quick look at your screen. today is the final day to ship by first class mail. tomorrow, by priority mail service and friday, it's the last day for it to get there using priority mail express. all right. chuck, as people start heading out to the post office and wrapping up that christmas gift giving season, boy oh, boy, it's amazing when you think about how warm it's going to be today than what we're in for. >> perfect day to stand in line outside. take your long lunch break, enjoy it everybody. sunshi f boot. but the clouds come back in tomorrow, then we get typically chilly to finish out the week. looks like a really high chance for rain this weekend. particularly saturday and monday. not looking like a pretty christmas. may not be that cold until the day after christmas. right now, 42 in washington.

news 4's aimee cho is bundled up in northwest this morning. aimee, i'm going to be your mom for a moment. you don't have a scarf on. your neck is exposed. you got to be freezing out there. >> it's okay, susan. i've got a lot of layers on. i have the headband and the gloves. a lot of tights on. don't worry, i'm good. it is pretty rough out here. not going to lie. it does feel like zero as chuck was mentioning. the rough temperatures, not only do you want to stay warm, you want to keep your house warm. plumbers say when the temperature drops below 20 degrees, that's when you run the risi risk of having your pipes burst. you can leave cabinets open to allow the water to circulate through the pipes. keep your thermostat at a steady temperature and keep the heat trapped inside your house. ff you don't want to leave any doors open. >> if there's any kind of wind or breeze or anything that's coming in, you're losing a lot of heat out that door. >> reporter: if your pipes do burst or freeze, rather, do not use a blowtorch, hair drier should do the tric

i'm aimee cho hitting the stores to find out what cool gifts you can buy coming up. >>> a reminder toune in later today for the ellen degeneres show. >> ellen airs here at 3:00 followed by news 4 at 4:00. [ splash ] [ horn sounds ] dang! ok, i gotta run. hey, wait, there's something i need to tell you- dang. dang! dang! dang. dang. see zero in a whole new way. get zero down, zero deposit, zero first month's payment, and zero due at signing on select volkswagen models. now with the people first warranty. >>> if fur trying to get all your packages out today. >> aimee cho has tips to check off the last minutei the stores this holiday season, first of all, have no fear, you are not alone. >> i just literally started today in person. >> we took a trip to walmart to check out last-minute gifts. >> we're ready for the holiday season. >> the store manager showed us options. for the little ones x action figures and sporting goods, always a classic. >> for the little kids, you can't go wrong with a nerf set. >> he says pajamas and slippers make good gifts. for adults, the high tech toy

live in alexander, aimee cho, news4. >> thanks, aimee. such a shame. >>> well, as people head back to work, we are dealing with a blast of cold weather. meteorologist chuck bell joins us now. this final week of the year will be a cold one. >> yeah, even though 2017 is warmest year on record, it is going to come to end on frigid note. the cold air is here to stay for quite an extended period of time. 34 now at national airport but a light wind out of the northwest has the lynde back down into the upper 20s. current temperatures still mostly hovering near the 30 degree mark. 35 quantico. 33 in fredericks berg. if planning out your day, the high today is 37 at national airport. right around 2:30 around as late as 3:00 this afternoon. few more clouds coming in over the early night hours with temperatures upper teens and lower 20s by the time you get wednesday morning started. this is just the beginning. it's going to stay real cold through new year's eve. extended forecast coming up. >> thank you. despite the cold, no snow in our area fo that

aimee cho is live for us with a look at how you might be able to cash in. good morning, aimee. >> reporter: hey, guys. good morning. today could be a good day to try out your luck. check out these numbers here. $306 million for the mega millions and $384 million for the powerball. but i hate to tell you this. your chances for winning are smaller than normal. that's because mega millions recently changed the rules a couple months ago. they changed the range of numbers people could win from. changes the odds to 1 in million. basically impossible to even more impossible. they did this to make less winners but bigger jackpots. kind of a double-edged sword there. you never know. there is that sliver of a chance. the mega millions drawing is tonight. the powerball is tomorrow. two chances to win it big. we'll be bringing the winning numbers on news 4. guys, back to you. >> thanks, aimee. so she's saying there's a chance. >> it's 5:09 now. if you think it's cold outside now, just you wait. >> yeah. wait until 2018 gets here. it's going to be even colder than it is

>> aimee cho live for us outside the wilson building in downtown d.c. a former student is taking the reins as the new superintendent of alexandria city public schools. the school board selected dr. gregory hutchings jr. as the next top educator. he graduated in 1995 at tc williams. he spent the past five years as a superintendent at shaker high schools out of cleveland. among his priorities, closing the achievement gap, making sure k access to the resources they need. >>> now to decision 2017. we have the results of one. recounts in races for the virginia house of delegates. the republicans still hold the seat. the recount finds tim hugo beat donte tanner by 99 votes. the district straddles freairfa and prince williams county. >>> i've seen this once before. >> star wars mania. watch out for yodas and chewbaccas. if you see an ewok, let me know. it's a movie da debut and fans are dressed for e occasion. th (bell rings) - so, what are you in for? - well, according to this discipline slip, i was allegedly talking during quiet time again. but, there were n

you can find it at aimee cho 4.s, back to you. >> the way goodwill describes it, it really does make you feel good about getting rid of your stuff. >> aimee, thank you. >>> a present that brought his parents to tears. you want to stick around and see the gift that this former uva athlete surprised he pops thequestion. >>> the newest member of the royal family made her debut at the church. she joined the family at the annual church service in sandringham yesterday. markle showed off a curtsy there. greeted people alongside prince william and kate. >> that's not bad. the new girl is in there. >> she's having a third baby. >> everybody is talking about the baby. >>> anyway, queen elizabeth mentioned markle in her annual christmas address by welcoming new members of the royal family. yesterday, also marked the 60th anniversary of this, the queen's first televised address. >> wow. i think kate might be thankful for a little attention somewhere else, you know what i sneen all the question. a lot of people like to make wav

i'm aimee cho hitting the stores to find out what cool new gifts you can buy coming up. >>> he's handsomea lot of things. talking about idris >>> 6:24 right now. if you're trying to get your packages out today but still people on your list, there's still time. >> we have tips to get the last minute gifts done. completed. >> if you still need to get to the stores this holiday season, first of all, have no fear. you're not alone. >> just literally started today in person. >> we took a trip to walmart to check out last-minute gifts. store manager paul hill showed us options for everyone. for the little ones, action figures and sporting goods are a classic. >> for the little kids, you can't go wrong with a nerf set. >> he says pajamas and slippers make good gifts. for adults, the high tech toy like a drone or video game. >> the hottest new gift again, the nintendo switch. this is an awesome item that everybody is loving. >> according to hill, some of the best gifts don't have to be the fanciest. >> the traditional, the board games and apparel. >> just walking into the store can be a little ov

news4's aimee cho is giving us an inside look at this program.ven, eight! >> reporter: if there's one thing you can count on in this dance class -- >> one, two! >> reporter: -- it's that everyone here has some serious style -- >> stomp! clap! >> reporter: and some silly smiles. >> up by your ears! >> reporter: do you like dance class? >> yes, ma'am. i haven't had much dance class. >> reporter: the class, made up of spunky, special needs dancers -- >> can you point those feet? >> reporter: they learn how to bend down low. >> good job, annie! >> reporter: and stretch up tall. all with a little help from their older buddies. >> it's so much fun. this is my favorite part of the week, coming here and just being with all the kids and >> dancing is food for the soul. you can express through movement and it's freedom. >> reporter: not only is the class free for the kids -- >> are we ready? >> reporter: the older students raise money to buy their shoes and costumes. >> i know how much dance has done for me, so just be able to share that with the world and

aimee cho is live now in northwest with more on what that stay warm. how are you doing out there, aimee? >> reporter: hey, guys. good morning. cold. not going to lie. let me tell you, it is pretty brutal out here. chuck has been saying the temperatures and windchill makes it feel like zero. it certainly does. d.c. is hunkering down, activated their cold emergency plan last night allowing for extra shelters to be open like the community of christ church behind me in northwest. this is in effect until tuesday. it's time like these you have to be mindful of the homeless and anybody else vulnerable, such as the elderly or pets. d.c. wants you to call 311 if you see anybody who looks like they need help. mayor muriel bowser talked about the importance of staying v vigila vigilant. >> neighbors need to check on neighbors. not only for people on the street, but neighbors who may be in their homes without heat, who may be turning on stoves to stay we just want to remind everybody, unfortunately, during the winter months we see more fires because of those types

aimee cho is riding around northern virginia.oing to have a look at preps. >> stafford county later this morning to begin searching for pamela butler's remains. the d.c. woman disappeared in 2 2009. jose rodriguez cruz said he buried her body. they closed the garrison exit starting at 10:00 this morning. rodriguez cruz pled guilty to killing butler earlier this year. >>> hundreds of people gathered at the lincoln

aimee cho live in northwest for us tonight. thank you. and that brings us to storm team 4 meteorologist somara thre go out and get the tree. just love the smell of a fresh tree in your home. >> and it's dry out there, no rain, and we're not worried about freezing conditions which we might get as we head into next week. that's one thing -- or next weekend. that's one thing to keep in mind. might want to get tree this weekend. but things are cooling down. we're going to talk about that. we've got this awesome visual. look at that. >> beautiful. >> that's just outside the station there. absolutely gorgeous. he turned on cue. i'm just digging it. let's go ahead now and get a look at the four things you all need to know. we've got a few sprinkles that we could be seeing tonight. i'll tell you, though, i wouldn't let it dictate my night. i'd say 2:00, 3:00 a.m. in the morning we might see a chance for sprinkles. otherwise dry. then we've got some mid-week rain. that's going to be the real rain talker as we go through the middle of the week. we'

at the department of corrections, aimee cho news4. >> maybe how far ridden in the new metro railcars, this he are sleek and comfortable, but some homeowners say it's loud and heavy. it's such an issue metro is digging into what the problem is. >> reporter: the transit agency admits some trains are increasing vie brakes levels above metro standards. a woman in neighborhood says the shaking cracked her floors, separated her drywall and knocked puktsdis off her wall. they weigh more than their older cars. >> came through one day and one of these fell. >> reporter: is it every day? >> every day. >> reporter: in recent letter metro said none of the increased vibration levels are enough to cause any structural damage. >>> well, with new year's eve around the corner, you might want to plan about how to get around, and the good news is metro will stay open late to ring in the new year. our transportation add automatic tuss letting you know what you need to know. hey adam. >> reporter: hey, aaron, three extra hours of metro rail service coming up for new year's eve. it's happening on sunday an

aimee cho news4. >> aime, thank you. >> all right tracking the first chance of snow. friends in texas are getting snow. >> we want to know how much and when. >> yes, erika just mentioned texas, look at how far west this snow reaches. texas along the gulf coast, alabama and heading in this direction. so we are our first snowfall in the forecast to start your weekend. at least not during the week day so relieve a lot of the headaches that could have put monday through friday. here's the look locally. we are dry. winter weather advisory for most of the area expecting that accumulating snow that extends up towards philadelphia. this will stay offshore center of the storm. but track has shifted a little bit just enough to give us higher snow chances and also increased coverage across the area. for friday we'll be watching the snow later on this evening and then by 11:00 p.m. soma accumulating father south and east. tomorrow i'll show you the timing and what to expect coming up. >> all right. thank you, sheena. >> the roads looking a lot different later tonight when we see

live for news4 aimee cho. >>> the also major delays for commuters this morning. blue and orange lanes had major disruption, this means silver were only. and we are always working for you when the weather changes. you can find all the information about protecting your family, home your car on your nbc washington app. also storm team4 forecast, 24 hours a day. >> now earlier breaking news, in the hospital after a car crash on centerville road near frying pan road. chopper 4 was over the scene. you can see significant damage there it is right there. fairfax county police say the suspect assaulted a juvenile, stole a truck, led police on a chase, crashed into a van of people, and a salted two officers. the suspect has not been identified, but police say he will face multiple charges. >> and memorial service has been set up for a ruston couple allegedly killed by their daughter's boyfriend last week. held saturday in herndon. the suspect a 17-year-old, allegedly killed scott fricker last weekend before shooting himself. says the suspect has been battling mental health

he's just 18 years old, his best friend talked to our aimee cho and says this is an unbearable loss. >> my best friend. a brother. he's a good son, he's good to everybody. >> he was a 2017 graduate of wheaton high school there. there's a go fund me page set up in his honor. >> very sad. >>> now to a warning ou of hyattville. a man was attacked by a man he thought was there to help him. >> he carried a fake badge and drove what appeared to be a police cruiser. justin finch is live in hyattsville with more on this. in palmer park, actually in prince george's county there. justin? >> reporter: aaron, the victim in this case had the presence of mind to get out and snap a photos of the car's tags. they're hoping that his mugshot now and evidence you're about to see will turn up other possible victims. this attack was called in early sunday morning in 2100 block of guilford road. the suspect here, michael bs bell of upper marl bow borrow. he's being held on charges of rape and posing as a police officer. he is accused of stopping a young man in in. his 2007 crown victoria, which looks like

aimee cho is live for us inside the market in d.c. ey're ready for customers this morning, i would imagine, aimee. >> reporter: hey, guys. good morning. yes they are and i'm ready. i've got my tickets. we're inside the market in northwest. they're named one of the luckiest lottery retailers in c. as you take a look at this wall, you can see each white paper represents a winning ticket they told. 2500, 2500, $5,000. lots of lucky folks there. if you're looking to buy, this could be the place to do it. just a heads up, your chances of winning are smaller than normal. if you can believe such a thing. that's because mega millions just changed their rules a few month ago. they changed the range of numbers people could pick from. that changed the odds from 1 in 250 million to 1 in 300 million. so from basically impossible to more impossible. that's because mega millions wants less winners but a bigger jackpot. a double-edged sword. we can cling on to some hope. the drawings are tonight and tomorrow. we'll bring you the winners on news 4. >>

>> reporter: aimee cho, news4. >> i love that. >> fantastic!> all right, hey, let's get a final check of the weather. >> yes. >> as people are wondering if there's going to be some spots out there. >> there is. there definitely is. exit ramps. even when you walk outside your door, watch your footing. temperatures will only rise to around 40 degrees. the winds will dry us out. the winds pick up after about 9:00 and we're going to have windchills in the 20s today. tomorrow maybe some rain-snow mix early on tuesday morning. otherwise, next chance comes wednesday. temperatures are going to be only in the 20s to near 30 degrees, but it's going to be windy. windchills in the teens all day on wednesday. wednesday's going to be really cold. westminster, maryland, got the most with 6.2 inches. >> and 2.2 at reagan? >> 2 exactly. record-breaking. >> that's it for "news4 today." >> ank you for joiningth mom,on my car insurance of money by switching to geico. i should take a closer look at geico... you know, geico can help you save money on your homeowners