in washington d.c., doug luzader, fox 5. >>> president barack obama has wrapped up the g-20 summit saying he and world leaders have put the global economy back on track. he disputed reports that the final statement showed that the summit had failed. >> it is puzzling to me that the reporting is all talking about conflict when the communication reflects a hard- won consensus. >> the president is now in japan. it is the 4th and final stop on his 10-day trip to asia. he arrived early this morning and is getting ready for another economic summit. >>> a fox 5 follow-up. an exclusive now. we learned a former georgetown university basketball star faces serious drug charges. charles smith was wounded on landsdale way in bowie. smith was charged yesterday with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. he was released after posting a $250,000 bond. >>> police are investigating a deadly shooting in the district. the victim was found after 3:00 this morning in port circle park. police are looking for a gray colored vehicle, possibly a chevy tahoe. police have shutdown several streets in the ar

in washington, doug luzader, fox news. >>> more now on charlie rangel. found guilty of 11 ethics violations yesterday. he was convicted on charges related to financial and fundraising activities. the 80-year-old representative has spent half of his life in congress. you'll find out his punishment tomorrow. he could get a slap on the wrist, denied or face fees. >>> and jack johnson and his wife leslie johnson appeared in court. wire taps caught a prominent liquor store owner and his wife discussing laundering millions of dollars and bribes to public officials and even immigrant smuggling operations. he and his wife were being detained awaiting a trial because they are considered a flight risk. they donated to johnson's campaign. >> mr. johnson is the county executive and major business people. i think he knows quite a few of the business people. >> at the heart of the scandal is a program called the home fund. johnson is accused of taking payments from developer so they could get federal money from the program. johnson and his wife charged with witness ta

we'll find out more about what doug luzader has to say about the president's party though facing this big problems here at home while the president is abroad. >> reporter: the president is making some news during this visit to asia but it's competing with real drama here in washington. president obama this morning welcomed to indonesia. indonesians see this as a homecoming for the president who spent a few years here as a boy. it's one more stop on a lengthy tour of asia, coming after a stop in india where the president completed some diplomatic ways. >> i look forward to indonesia becoming a member. >> reporter: a sol caino -- a volcano is erupting and disturbing the air with ash. and nancy pelosi is fighting to hang on as democratic house leader after republicans take over next year. some democrats are circulating a letter to pelosi urging her to step aside. many of us want the chance to run again and reclaim the seats that we lost on tuesday, it reads. and we fear that republicans will further demonize you. >> there are people out of work today and members of congress and they are

we get the latest from capitol hill and doug luzader. >> reporter: a tax should get a portion of the auto bailout back today. but gm still has a long way to go. gm is red for the big stage, showing off new offerings at the los angeles auto show and showing off new independence to wall street investors. >> gm is a good indicator of everything we've been through over the last couple of years and how the recovery is working out. >> reporter: the public stock offering should generate billions. the federal government will no longer be the majority owner and should get some money back. there are fewer dealers around the country, there is hope this represents a final turn around. >> it is exciting that there is this much interest. it doesn't surprise me. gm is a great company. >> but is it great enough to finally survive? gm is betting it's future on new electric cars like the volt, which require a huge government incentive to sell and it's market is still uncertain. the big losers in all of this have been 401k holders, pension funds, anyone who owns gm stock or lent it money in the past. t

doug luzader, fox news. >> we have much more. we'll by joining by lenny steinhorn coming up in the 8:00 hour. >>> and for the latest political headlines, including voter as proving medical marijuana in arizona go to myfoxdc.com and click on politics under the news tab. >>> and coming up next in fox 5 morning news, a newborn baby found inside a duffle bag abandoned at a church in northern virginia. the latest on the search for the mother and the child's condition after the break. >>> after being held for more than a year by somali pirates, a couple from the uk is finally released. what they are saying about their ordeal after returning home. >>> and hoping the fog lifts soon. there is a look at the 395. h.o.v. lanes heavy across the 14th street bridge. it is 7:11 right now. back after this. ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] bursting with mouth-watering real fruit and refreshingly blended with creamy, low-fat yogurt. mcdonald's new strawberry banana and wildberry smoothies are 100% pure sipping fun. the simple joy of real fruit smoothies. ♪

doug luzader has more from capitol hill. the complaints before the tsa screening procedures may have hit a tipping point. >> reporter: most passengers are just putting up with it, but more and more are saying enough is enough. >> it's ridiculous. and it's not safer. they're just doing it to have us be fearful and there's no reason for it. >> reporter: some think the new scanners see way too much and the other option, a patdown, isn't much better. it's to the point that a district attorney in california is threatened to prosecute tsa agents. >> if it's skin to skin and somebody were to take their hand and put it underneath somebody's blouse inappropriately and go skin to skin, that's a felony. if it's a touching over the clothing, under california law, that's a misdemeanor. >> reporter: one airport in orlando wants to take advantage of a provision to replace tsa with private contractors. and one republican congressman who is likely to head the house transportation committee next year said the time has come. >> i think it need

in washington, doug luzader, fox news. >>> 51 degrees right now, it is 7:22 just about.g up on fox 5 morning news, the search for members of a ohio family after a young teenager is found bound and gagged. >>> and why people in haiti are attacking the united nations troops that are supposed to be helping them. >>> and coming up later, getting ready for the holidays doesn't have to be expensive. holly has some frugal ideas and we like that word right but now, don't we? her ideas coming up next. stay with us. rule the tweet. rule the bedtime. rule the upload. verizon built america's most reliable network to make a more powerful you. rule the air. verizon. right now, you can get a new samsung fascinate for $199.99 after mail-in rebate. only at verizon. >>> a soldier from our area has been killed after being wounded in afghanistan. david lutz of maryland hit with an ied november 8th. he was taken to germany to be treated but he died. he was assigned to the 101st airborne division out of ft. campbell and he was 28 years old. >>> and doctors in haiti still scrambling to stop th

doug luzader is joining us with more. >> reporter: good morning. this may be the first sign of the republican mid term victories playing out here on capitol hill with the president giving ground. >> i'm not going to negotiate here in seoul. >> reporter: maybe not. even in south korea, it was clear the president would probably have to give in to republicans on taxes. >> my number one priority is making sure that we make the middle class tax cuts permanent. we have give certainty to the 98% of americans who are affected by those tax breaks. >> reporter: but to do that, to extend some of the tax cuts that president barack obama signed into -- that president bush signed into law in his first term, president barack obama will have to give in to all of the tax cuts. it it was senior white house advisor david axelrod to hold out in retreat. >> my own take is that axelrod let go of the negotiating position that the administration wanted to hold over the gop. it was possible he was just signaling this would happen. >> reporter: it will be a tough pill to sw

. >> doug luzader, thank you so much. >>> joe biden will host a breakfast at the white house today and then the laying of the wreath at the tomb of the unknowns at arlington national cemetery. michelle obama visits wounded troops today in germany. president obama marked the veteran's day by spending time at the u.s. army garrison in seoul, south korea. >>> leaked reports this morning say gay soldiers post little risk to the war efforts. a pentagon study group has concluded the military can lift the ban with only minimal and isolated incidents of risk based on a survey of troops over the summer. >>> a kansas church known for stirring up controversy now bringing their message to george washington university. students plan to counter protest after being called god hating heathens. sarah simmons is on campus at foggy bottom with more. >> reporter: the westboro bastist church has made news across the country and they are expected to be here at the wash -- washington circle. and we have police officers already showing up here getting ready for this. but it is supposed to be a peaceful protes