member benjamin lynch says they are planning a counterprotest tomorrow. >> we want to make absolutely clear any white supremacist or neo-nazi types looking to come to this event tomorrow, that's not happening in berkeley. we're going to defend ourselves. >> reporter: that is precisely what has some berkeley residents worried. >> it's just going to create another situation where berkeley ends up in the news for all the wrong reasons. >> reporter: lynch said should things escalate tomorrow, he won't rule anything out. >> it will be up to the fascists. if they're nowhere to be seen, guess what? no violence. if they're here attacking berkeley, then the movement should defend itself. >>> a federal move that could impact a maker -- have an impact on silicon valley tech firms that involves the h1b visas which enable highly skilled workers to come into the united states. the government is now suspending what is known as expedited processing for those visas. the next six months under that expedited system companies could pay a fee to find out quickly whether a potential employee is eligible fo

nationalist group by the southern poverty law center was confronted by several groups of unpermitted counterprotesterschp investigators now id-ing more than 100 individuals allegedly responsible for this capitol chaos who could now all end up in court. and the chp tells me that none of the individuals they're recommending charges against have been notified. the d.a. will ultimately determine whether they file formal charges. the timeline for that is not set. in sacramento steve large, kpix5. >>> a san jose woman who was in a small plane that crashed in riverside last week has died. stacey pierce had been in critical condition for nearly a week. she'd been battling serious burns and lost both legs in the crash. surveillance video shows the moment the plane crashed into a riverside neighborhood last month. it happened minutes after taking off from a nearby airport. pierce's husband says that she will be greatly mis them >> she was the love of my life and i can't even wrap my head around going forward without her, but we have four kids, so i'm going to stay strong and support them through all this. >> fi

supporters urged state legislators to work with the white house and some of the rallies featured counterprotesters. four people were arrested in washington state when clashes between supporters and protesters got a little bit rough. president trump's explosive t topic on today's "meet the press." chuck todd will have an interview with chuck schumer, also speak with senator marco rubio and former director of national intelligence james clapper. chuck's going to join us for a live preview in just a few minutes right near studio. >>> we take a live look at union station. beautiful sky this morning, but i don't think windbreakers or fleece is going to cut it this morning. >> cold. >> however, we do have a big change, it is on the way, amelia is tracking we're going to be back up into the mid-60s. >>> burgundy and gold make a big move. what the future holds in store for head coach jay gruden fios is not cable. we're wired differently. maybe that's why we've been ranked highest in customer satisfaction by jd power 4 years in a row. and now you can love fios too

by any means necessary is planning a counterprotest. >> to stand up to trump's hate and berkeley lives up to its promise of being a sanctuary city. >>> trump administration is reportedly considering separating families who cross imlegally into the united states according to reuters. part of the reason to discourage mothers from migrating with kids. parents could be kept in custody awaiting deportation and children with department of health and human services. did he tension of children is currently barred under a court ruling. >>> consulate offices. booths are defense centers. formed partnerships with nonprofits and law schools. spending $50 million to beef up legal aid to migrants in the united states. announced a new 24 hour hotline to report raids. it's posted on the website. >>> contra costa county restored water supply to homes in clayton. were cut off by a slide that blocked the road last week. able to use the water for bathing, flushing toilet and for animals to drink. residents asked to keep drinking bottled water. hillside is still moving. >>> check on the weather and rain. me

group called the traditionalist worker party was holding a rally, when a much larger group of counterprotesters showed up, and violence broke out. they have completed its investigation for potential prosecution of 106 people. the charges range from unlaw enforcement assembly to assault with a deadly weapon. >>> in berkely, police are asking for help to identify several people involved in fights last weekend. investigators say the fights typically lasted only a few seconds, and took place right in the middle of the crowds. berkely police arrested ten people at the scene, but said they couldn't safely arrest the people seen in these pictures. if you recognize any of them, berkely police would like to hear from you. >>> bridging the gap between law enforcement and the black and latino communities. that's among the series of conversations at barbershop forums. >> reporter: station 33 barbershop in oakland played host to this latest discussion. the first topic? mental health. >> law enforcement should not be healthcare providers, and particularly they should not be our mental healthcare providers. >

counterprotesters also showed up at most of those rallies, but there were no major incidents. >>> a groupking to end immigration detention is calling on authorities to stop the deportation of a man from napa. he was taken into custody and activists say it was because of minor crimes he committed 15 years ago. abc7 news was in richmond this morning, where dozens of people rallied in support of martinez and others detained at the facility. >> there's anywhere from 150 to 300 people each day, and they're paid -- the facility is paid a per diem rate of probably around $115 per day, to hold people for immigration and customs enforcement. >> they're asking i.c.e. to close his case so he can stay in the u.s. with his wife and daughter. >>> still no explanation tonight for a startling accusation that former president obama wire-tapped him during his run for the white house last year. but concern is growing amongst republicans and democrats alike. >> reporter: in what may be his most controversial tweet yet, president trump pointing a finger at his predecessor. terrible. just found out that obama

however, a short while later, scuffles broke out with counterprotesters. >>> meanwhile, vice president pence hit the road telling small business owners in coal country that his boss will go back to the drawing board on health care.d r long. >> h promise? george stephanopoulos is we kick off with david wright at the white house hi, paula. hi, dan.p after telling support. but tens emboldened by this. california. fistfights and mayhem at >> reporter: a protester flag-waving trump supporters beat him up. the mayhem caught on camera.l m. the california hig athi safety reasons. as the white house vice president mike pence was >> we will end the obamacare ve. [ applause ] >> reporter: the president seconded that on twitter. predicting obamacare will explode. and we will all get together and piece together a great health care plan for the people. do not worry. former obama administration officials say, that partly depends on him. when he says, this thing is going to explode, is part of that in his power? >> it's a little bit like inheriting an overseas war and deciding you'll let the soldiers

some featured counterprotesters.rested in washington state when clashes between supporters and protesters got a little bit rough. and president trump explosive tweets are likely to be a big part of the meet the press. chuck todd will have an senator marco rubio and former director of national intelligence, james clapper, chuck will join us coming up in the 10:00 hour this morning. >>> maryland governor larry hogan wants to change the redistricting process according to the website. hogan is rallying support for a bill that would set up an independent nonpartisan committee to hand that will process. democrats opposed a plan because they have dominated state politics. it is one of hogan's primary goals as he gears up for the 2018 governor's race. >>> well, no doubt about it. you are going to need the hat, gloves this morning if you want to try to stay warm. but a big change is on the way. amelia is tracking how we'll be back in the mid-60s. >>> good. burgundy and gold make a good move. jay gruden and the new addition co

some featured counterprotesters. four people were arrested in washington state when clashes between supporters and protesters got a little rough. and president trump's explosive tweets will be a big topic on today's meet the exclusive interview with chuck schumer. he's also going to speak with senator marco rubio and former director of national intelligence james clapper. chuck's going to join us for a live preview coming up at about 10:15 this morning. >>> larry hogan wants to change the redistricting process according to to the del mar now.com. set up and dependent committee to handle the project. democrats opposed the plan because their lawmakers have used redistricting to dominate state politics. redistricting reform is one of hogan's primary goals as he gears up for the 2018 governor's race. >>> the time right now is 9:05, no doubt about it, going to need the hats, maybe the gloves this morning. big change is coming. amelia's tracking how soon we're going to be back in the mid-60s. >>> burgundy and gold make a b

counterprotesters used pepper spray on the marchers, who responded with punches and kicks. two people were treated tat scene for minor injuries. four people were arrested. >>> severe thunderstorms are sweeping across the south this weekend. this is what remains of the assembly of god church in northern louisiana, destroyed by powerful winds. severe storm watches are in effect across several states tonight, with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and hail. >>> another arrest has been made in connection to last week's deadly attack in london. a 30-year-old man is in custody in birmingham, england on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. police have also revealed the attacker sent a message on an app just before his rampage, but the message is encrypted. >>> in iraq, the battle for mosul wages on. iraqi forces are trying the drive isis out of densely populated western mosul. the terror group's last stronghold in iraq. this weekend, pentagon officials confirmed the u.s. was involved in an air strike in mosul that is under investigation. jonathan vigliotti is followi

mike: coming up at 5:00, we will show you what happened with a man, a counterprotester started heckling maryland congressman haskins during his remarks at the rally. mike carter-conneen, abc7 news. q: thank you very much. we want to take a closer look at this with chief it will -- chief political correspondent scott thuman. this is the second time one of his cabinet members has possible ties to russia. scott: that is the michael flynn had to step down after the president expressed confidence in him and it was revealed he had conversations and misled the vice president about those conversations he had had with the counterpart from russia. so now what we are dealing with is whether or not jeff sessions while a senator and possibly as a surrogate for the trump campaign had conversations that might have been not only improper but omitted during that testimony where he was under oath at his confirmation hearings. what took place during those conversations? were they casual? did they have any sort of implication as to what may happen between russian and u.s. relations if donald trump were to

. >>> groups have also planned a counterprotest to the pro-president trump rally, that starts at noon at martin luther king jr. civic center park in berkeley. >>> matt barnes back on the warriors team for the second time had his court date pushed back until june. the coach believes barnes will be playing in the nba finals. he's facing assault charges while he was playing for the sacramento kings. police say he was involved in an altercation at a bar in manhattan back in december. his court date is set for june 27th. barnes was signed by the warriors on thursday. >>> et i will unt earens are ef ur i. the ening eimunder el is ips ent. esen ectic the en. . >> the ur will i you us eis itsen the ed i. theest identification uk will einep are iic also nl. the, be eed uld ins. tzing 9sdsment a&e m grk gruflg oinktsds cents cents sw sgrumg squhrlg auflg chblg much fl of 6b8g9z of course. 69sds >>> now your accuweather forecast. >> we have more rain on the way. in fact, scattered showers around right now, mixed in with some sunshine and fog. here is live doppler 7. a lot of this is falling unde

he was in a group of counterprotesters that disrupted the rally with fireworks, a smoke bomb and horns. he was held on suspicion of rioting but was released. police say that case is still under investigation. >>> former prince george's county state delegate michael vaugn has been indicted on bribery charges. vaughn agreed to help pass cash. he's accused of using donations to his political campaign for his personal use. if it convicted on all eight counts he faces a maximum sentence of more than 100 years in prison. >>> we're just getting started at 5:00. just ahead, the new prediction from the national park service on when dc's world famous cherry blossoms will reach their peek beauty. >>> a man goes back to school to return library books more than 50 years overdue. >>> but first meet the people mind behind the story of a police officer who replaced a woman's stolen rosary. >>> new video today from a search for a burglary suspect who tried to hide greenbelt movie theater. prince george's county police released these images from their chopper showing the suspect breaking into a laurel h

many of those cities will seek counterprotests, but probably none bigger than berkeley. >> reporter: the plaza outside city hall is always the scene with some of the best and worst berkeley has to offer. on saturday they make way for the farmer's market. tomorrow something more. >> it's a handful of, you know, tea party types that are waving their flags, whatever. >> reporter: groups aren't sure what to expect from the march for trump support and a new administration. but the local gatherings built as the freedom march has a few hundred people expressing it on facebook. >> we are coming out, hoping we could come out in big numbers to make clear that if you're a white supremacist you're not welcomed here in berkeley. >> reporter: the police department has been making plans to keep the two factions apart and the afternoon peaceful. neither group has applied for a permit, so planning is big. >> we'll see who comes. we'll be ready and we'll prepare for a number of different contingencies. >> reporter: worse case scenario full-on fighting like the scene in sacramento last summer when whit

ed: such a display of tolerance when counterprotesters beat the crap out of protesters.man tim riley. let's start right with that. we were talking about these protests. you've seen them playing out across this country for months now, many of the democrats up in arms over losing the election and things that they're passionate about but here you see in berkeley, california, -- we can pull up some of this video, protesters showing up their support for president trump, what do you make of that, and where's the decency in this country anymore? >> there's no place for violence i think. there is a lot of anger out there, but there's absolutely no place for violence. i think as democrats, as progressives we should have non nonviolent protests. it's appropriate for us to participate and to speak our mind and to stand tall and to oppose, but it should always be done in a none violent way. ed: congressman, you took on nancy pelosi, you tried to become the house democratic leader just a few months ago and you're trying to move your party more towards, you know, jobs and talking abou

however, a short while later, scuffles broke out with counterprotesters. >>> meanwhile, vice president pence hit the road telling small business owners in coal country that his boss will go back to the drawing board on health care. vowing that obamacare will not be around for long. >> how realistic is this promise? george stephanopoulos is we kick off with david wright at the white house for us this morning. hi, david. >> reporter: hi, paula. hi, dan. the trump administration is doing its best to regroup after that big defeat on the health care. telling supporters not to worry. but tensions are running high. the president's opponents emboldened by this. his supporters are not giving an inch. [ bleep ]. >> reporter: in ohio. california. and even the jersey shore, fistfights and mayhem at pro-trump rallies, as protesters clash with supporters. [ crowd chanting ] >> all: no trump. no kkk. >> reporter: a protester allegedly pepper-sprayed one of the organizers in california. witnesses say a group of flag-waving trump supporters tackled him and proceeded to beat him up. the mayhem caught on

. >>> political attention boiled over in berkley as supporters of president trump clash with counterprotestersy. police in berkley arrested ten people and about a half a dozen others were injured. supporters of president trump were outnumbered by anti trump demonstrators. fights broke out, police confiscated several weapons including metal pipes, bats, and two by fours. officers say they're not always able to make immediate arrests without inciting further violence or injuring peaceful bystanders however they will continue to work to identify suspects. >>> trapped in the dark with no place to go. about 400 passengers in the east bay spent two hours stuck in a train and stopped in elevated tracks all caused by a dpier. the fire broke out just after 5:30 yesterday evening. it happened in an electrical substation just south of walnut creek. because so much electricity was surging through the substation, firefighters had to wait until electricians arrived before they were able to begin fighting the fire. the train finally rolled into the walnut creek station allowing people to get home after 7:00.

there will also be a counterprotest at the same location starting at noon. >>> lisa argen has your stormyorecast. >> looks pretty nice out at santa cruz at 43. this morning, we're warmer than yesterday at 50 half moon bay. that's due to the clouds. we've seen some showers. check it out from mount tam. we're looking at mid-40s in napa with fog. late day rain for the most part, becomes steady by this afternoon, near 60. >>> the news continue >>> welcome back to "gma" on a busy saturday morning. happening right now, fighting back as president trump wakes up in florida this morning. he is on a twitter tear accusing president obama of wiretapping trump tower and saying the obama administration set up that first meeting between trump's attorney general jeff sessions and the russian ambassador. this as the president and his administration are dogged by intensifying questions surrounding russia and a growing list of democrats are calling for sessions to step down. >>> also right now, gold rush. prospectors in california are hoping to strike it rich panning for gold in the area around the oroville