meetings with the russian ambassador on security clearance form. one lawmakers demanding an investigation. we have all of the stories covered for you. we have kyung lah live in missoula, montana. >> reporter: good morning, alisyn. voters waking up to a dramatic turn of events in the special election. the republican widely considered barely the frontrunner here caught in the dramatic audio. local law enforcement considering it a misdemeanor crime. republican congressional candidate greg gianforte charged with misdemeanor assault the night before montana's special election after allegedly body slamming guardian reporter ben jacobs. >> he is a reporter. >> reporter: the altercation captured in audio recording.