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Rose welcome to the program. We begin tonight with the shooting at a gop congressionala virginia, this morning. We talk to congressman Chuck Fleischmann of tennessee who was at the field when the shoot og kurd. As i got in and i walked and i approached the batting cage, close to home plate but on the third base side, large crack. I didnt realize at that time that that was a gunshot. There s really no since of alarm at that point in time until about 10 seconds later when the shooter opened up wit...

Something i loved as a kid and always aspired to do, you know, im a lucky man. Rose and we conclude with Dexter Filkins the writer and reporter for the new yorker magazine, his latest piece in the magazine was a profile of defense secretary james mattis. Even then all the marines were kind of whispering and looking on him with some awe, there is general mattis. And. Rose but he. He was, if you remember that time the entire plan of the invasion was speed, go fast. That is what mattis was doing, e...

We are strongest when we are unified and when we Work Together for the common good. Washington unites after an attack on congress. It appears that the gunman was motivated by a hatred of the Republican Party. He had no regard for humanity, human life. Hes no more democraore to me t on the moon. Its not just an attack against a republican or democrat. It was against all americans. Its completely meaningless at a moment like this. With we are just really pulling for our friends. A highrise Apartme...

Built around, stared straight on. Body language of some jurors showed frustration. All of us are tired, but it is really not important to do this quickly, it is more important to do it right. Reporter cosbys Team Immediately reacted. Mr. Cosby should not be here today. Reporter they applauded jurors for what they said was a careful review and retrial of the evidence in the jury room. We can see the way we came in, and not guilty and a innocent man. Jury has been at work for 35 hours and counting...

He is that is is what holding them up. I think there is somebody, perhaps that just doesnt want to see this celebrity go down. Reporter jury late thursday morning announced it had dead locked on all three aggravated indecent assault charges. Cosbys team shot out of the courthouse to commend the jury , and backtrack on claims it was an all out victory for them. When Golden State Warriors beat cavilers, it is a win. A win is a win. Reporter mood in the courtroom was anxious, judge told jury to kee...

Investigators search for a cause in that massive london Apartment Fire as the death toll rises to 17 with many more still missing. Horrendous, horrendous. It was just completely engulfed. Why some are saying that building was an accident just waiting to happen. We have all that plus the father of the american student freed from a north korean prison speaking out. The wrongway crash that could have been much worse. And queGwyneth Paltrow gets ready to host a special hour of today, thursday, june ...

Terrifying moments right here on gma and congress vowing to play that game tonight in front of thousands. And good morning, america. First pitch at that congressional baseball game will be tonight. A live look at Nationals Park. Thats where the lawmakers have promised the game will go on, playing in honor of the victims of yesterdays shooting and robin will speak to one of the congressional staffers shot in a moment. You also sat down with Gabby Giffords. Yes. As well. Of course, she was the las...

Should be careful. Even hotter temperatures are expected tomorrow. It will be the hottest day perhaps of the year. It is coming at the end of a run of heat. We have the heat advisory and tomorrow. There is an excessive heat warning that goes into effect for places like liver were more livermore. Temperatures warmed up a few degrees. Temperatures tomorrow will come up as we move into the 105, 107 degree range. There is little fog along the coast and we are expecting a toasty day tomorrow. It is a...

Washington journal continues. Host joining us now representative Barry Loudermilk who is republican from georgia and served as member House Administration committee. Were here to talk about your interest in concealed carry in d. C. Take us back a couple of weeks congressional practice, congressional baseball game. Shooting that took place there. Where where were you guest i walked up to home plate. I been in the batting cage left field. Being the designated hitter for the republican team, thats ...

Time. I wanted to get some live hitting before we ended practice. We had a full 48 of players fleet of players on the field. Somebody pitching from the mound and so. I was waiting to get up to bat. I just put on a batting helmet when i heard the first shot. You start processing, were in alexandria, virginia. Back in georgia, people target practice, especially in rural areas. Why am i hearing a gunshot. I turn to look at Steve Scalises security detail two officers he had with him. Is there a prob...