We havent seen any members of congress get off. We have seen the ten buses or so brought in by security. They have the bottom Luggage Department open. It appears they are open. Can you come down here. We are going to show you a picture on an i phone on a 20second delay. It does look like some members are starting to get off of the amtrak train. This is the first time that we will have seen them. Theyre definitely unloading, it looks like big boxes or crates or something. Youll see it in the distance. Again, this is an i phone picture we are transmitting because all of our crews are in route. We are getting our first look now as people walking off on their own from this train. Theyre at the amtrak station in charlottesville. And we understand that there are a lot more Capitol Police reinforcements with vehicles and
buss that are on their way. The responders right now that were seeing are the local charlottesville police, the Virginia State police and some Capitol Police. On the ground, vehicles that have the sirens on, both marked and unmarked. Also up in the sky. Looking at one helicopter that is at a low distance and one that is much, much higher making sure, obviously, that this parking lot that they were not expecting to have, most of the republican members of congress made a pit stop at today remain safe. I will tell you that some of the Law Enforcement officers who have been walking a bridge that goes over the train tracks here. It was very tense a few minutes ago. A big truck, construction vehicle stopped on the bridge. Of course, thats just a few hundred feet, if maybe 150 feet away from where this train is sitting. And the police went running over
screaming that the guy had to move. He did move. Theres just a lot of urgency right now. We are being held back on a sidewalk that runs parallel to the parking lot where the train and the buses that are going to take them to the retreat are. This is a college town. There are a lot of small shops here. The star hill brewery is right across the street here on main street in charlottesville. But right now we cannot get closer to the members, but ill tell ya, as they have started to disembark, there are some heavily armed s. W. A. T. Officers who are keeping an eye on all of us and the crowd to make sure they are safe, after what has been a very traumatic day. Again, dana, i cannot see Anybody Disembarking with any visible injury. But with that said, both of the
exits are obscured by these buses, dana. Dana quick question for you, peter. I know there are some injuries. We know theres one fatality. What do you know about that . And then will the members then get on the bus and continue on to West Virginia to continue their policy retreat . Reporter we know that there was at least one member multiple member, i dont have an exact injury account, but there were multiple members who were being treated for things like concussions. In terms of the retreat, we understand the plan is for them to go. And that the Vice President is still planning to go later on this evening. He was going to be the big vip speaker. Obviously, there has been a significant delay for this tragic accident. And it is gonna take them a couple hours, probably about well, weve got sirens and police cars clearing the way, maybe about an hour and a half to get down there. But they are on their way and we
will be behind them eventually, dana. Dana peter, thank you. Congressman Pete Sessions was on the train and had this to say earlier about the accident. It looked like it was compacted trash, like corrugated stuff all wrapped together. There are probably 25 Emergency Vehicles here. Weve had several members who did need medical attention. And we are moving forward to just check each other. We immediately checked each other. We knew what happened immediately. Dana joining me now a passenger on that train, California Congress woman mimi walters. Congress woman, take us through what it was like for you what you experienced, and let us know if you are okay. Well, first of all, my prayers go out to those that were injured and to the person that passed away. This has been a horrible, tragic accident. My husband and i were on the train. We were in car number 6. We were just outside of charlottesville and suddenly felt this jolt. And didnt know what had happened. We knew we had hit something. We looked out the window and saw this big white truck, you know, was just smashed up, and there were a couple then on the ground. We saw trash everywhere. There was like another big uhaul of some sort of trash just all over the place. And then suddenly the train came to a stop and everybody was, you know, just shockeded a what had happened. And then the next thing i knew is i heard, we had several doctors on the train, and people went back in when the train stopped they went out to help the people that had been hurt. So it was just really sad. Dana tragic accident, and also one that really jolts you in the morning after a night
where the republicans were certainly feeling in a celebratory mood. Youll move on now from here and go to West Virginia, is that correct . Thats correct. In fact, im sitting on the train. We went back to charlottesville. The buses are waiting for us. In fact, were leaving the train right now and people are getting on the buses and were gonna continue on to greenbriar. Dana all right, congresswoman mimi walter, thank you for joining us and giving us your witness testimony. Thank you very much. Thank you. Dana fox news alert. The fbi weighing in on the house intelligence committees memo alleging abuses by the agency during the 2016 campaign. The bureau issuing a Statement Today saying, quote, with regard to the house intelligence committees memorandum, the fbi was provided a limited opportunity to review this memo the day before the committee voted to release it. As expressed during our initial review, we have grave concerns about material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the
going to release the memo soon, seem to be pushing back on the fbi. When they talk ab grave concerns about accuracy, you have to wonder are there grave concerns that this could expose some National Security sources and method, that kind of thing . Or are there grave concerns because they think it paints the fbi in an unflattering light . We dont know that. But you sure hope as those National Security lawyers, General Kelly was talking about inspect this. That they do everything they can to protect National Security and dont necessarily protect the Political Security or image of the fbi. Dana i saw this morning, critics of the president saying when he said last night on the floor as he was leaving the State Of The Union, absolutely 100 were gonna release this. That when they say theres a National Security review that is really pro forma. That the president intended to release it and theres probably nothing they can do about it. Look, he can release it. He can also release it with some
that and he did talk about wanting to deal with the democrats. Whether it was infrastructure or immigration. It was very much on his terms. And the way he described it was in terms that i think it will be very hard for democrats im not sure, look, if he didnt care about that, im sure there isnt a problem. If you were hoping he was going to move the ball forward and make it harder for democrats to resist him, im not sure that was a mission he accomplished last night. Dana all right. Chris wallace, thank you for being here. It was cold last night, wasnt it . Dana indeed. It was right about that. A train carrying republican lawmakers to a Retreat Crashing into a truck in virginia killing one person. We will bring you more details as we get them. President trump urging congress to pass an Infrastructure Plan while also calling for big changes of the way the government approves construction projects. Can the plans get bipartisan support . Dana President Trump calling on congress to pass a sweeping infrastructure bill and saying he wants to cut red cape to help get those projects up and running. America is a nation of builders. We built the Empire State Building in just one year. Isnt it a disgrace that it can now take ten years just to get a minor permit approved for the building of a simple road . Im asking both parties to come together to give us safe, fast, reliable and modern infrastructure that our economy needs and our people deserve. Dana lets bring in ray lahood former Secretary Of Transportation under president obama and cochair of the bipartisan infrastructure coalition, building americas future. Somebody who has known he said i was a Cover Reporter and lets
hope those cases never surface, sir. Let me ask you about what the president said in terms of infrastructure. This could be a bipartisan issue for sure. Your thoughts on the Funding Aspect of it, but also, im very interested in the idea of streamlining these approval processes so that things can get approved more quickly. Dana, good to be with you. Thank you for inviting me to be on your show. I know theres a lot of other important news. Infrastructures important, too. And what the president talked about last night, 1. 5 trillion is a big number. How we get the funding for that number is the big question. When i was in the house we passed two bipartisan bills, transportation has always been bipartisan. I believe it will be this time because the president has stepped up and said we need a big bold bill with the funding. It will be incumbent upon
congress now to find the money to fund all of these projects that are so important for america and will put a lot of people back to work building americas infrastructures. Dana how does this take shape in the congress . What do they have to vote on . Is it just the Funding Aspect . No. Whats gonna happen is, the Transportation Committee and the house will form a bill with whats really needed in america, and everybody knows. Theres 60,000 structurally deficient buildings, the interstates are crumbling. We have 60 to 70yearold Transit Systems all over america that need new infrastructure. Theyll put together a bill, which is what i did when i was on the committee, and then we try and figure out how to fund it. I have got a lot of ideas about that, some of which you probably like. Some you wont like. But then Congress Debates that bill. When i was there, we passed two sixyear bills. Dana right. It always has been bipartisan. So i think it will be again. A lot of leadership has to come from the white house. And i think that started last night, with the president saying 1. 5 trillion, lets get it done. Dana let me ask you before i let you go, sir. You know there was that terrible accident this morning with amtrak. You used to be the Secretary Of Transportation. In an after Action Report after Something Like this, what would the Secretary Of Transportation really want to know about what happened . Well, why will it happened. What was the obviously, a truck was in the pathway of the train. How that could happen. And, you know, what really occurred. The engineers and the people driving the train, what was their reaction. A complete report. The ntsb will do a complete report. Dot will be involved and others will, too. Dana all right, ray lahood, thank you very much. Thank you, dana. Dana President Trump making the case for bipartisanship at last nights State Of The Union where the reaction was decidedly sparpbt. Well talk to a pair of lawmakers who say republicans and democrats have more Common Ground than you might think. When i heard the speech tonight and i heard the president extend the branch to the other side of the aisle, i wanted to just stand up and say to him, theres a group of us already here working together, having real conversation with each other, respecting each others point of view. Not having a Good Breakfast can make you feel like your day never started. Get going with Carnation Breakfast essentials® high protein drink. It has 21 vitamins and minerals with 15 grams of protein to help you be your best. Try our high protein drink. When a achoo alls. Answer it. With zicam cold remedy. It shortens colds, so you get better, faster. Colds are gonna call. Answer them with zicam zicam. Get your better back. Now in Delicious Fruit drops. Dana joining me now, two members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Josh Godhimer and Republican Congressman from new york. If i can start with you. I did it again. I called you by your first name. Call me josh. Dana were just old friends. What was it like to be sitting there . I understand why democrats wouldnt applaud for some things, but for rising wages . Did you want to get up and applaud . I applauded. Dana you did . Yes. I think rising wages are great. So is creating jobs, so is bipartisanship. There were plenty of things that i thought were exactly on the right message. And i frankly think that there are plenty of times where were going to disagree, but there are times to agree. You saw moments where i think we should stand together as americans and always put our country first. Dana do you think democrats sort of missed an opportunity there . Even if its to stand up and say, youre welcome, we were happy to help you get to this
point . It didnt just happen overnight. This is years of hard work. I think there are plenty times where we should have applauded. Just when the republicans sat on their hands under president obama, i think its wrong for us, when theres good moments as americans when we accomplish things, we should. Talking about veterans and Law Enforcement and infrastructure and jobs. Those are all things we can get together around and applaud together. Dana congressman reed, i wanted to read you a quote from the Wall Street Journal who wrote, there is broad center left and center right coalition in the country that is willing to support a reasonable compromise in both phases on immigration. The question is whether congress will reflect the will of the majority or succumb to partisanship. The purest democrat and republicans are unrealistic. He was talking about immigration in particular. Do you think that the way that the president has set it up, by making an offer, that there is a chance now for the Problem Solvers Caucus to help get this to the president s desk for a signing . Well, absolutely, dana. The Problem Solvers Caucus just announced, we got to that 75 consensus among us as democrats and republicans to support an Immigration Proposal just on the lines of what you heard last night. Were tying to it the Budget Process so we get away from this government process. Thats why i love josh. He is a democrat. I am a republic. We are proud to represent our parties but we are both americans. When he stood, i stood and clapped for that good economic news. When you see those outcomes, thats positive. We should be uniting as a country on that good news. Dana im calling you josh. Its tom and josh. Dana i was not raised this way. Congressman, on immigration in particular, there are some people who think that the democrats actually dont really want a deal, they want an issue that they can run on. But do you think that what the president has offered is something reasonable as he thinks . I think that we have to, as
tom was pointing out, weve got to solve this problem. We cant let dreamers be sent out of the country. And we need tough borders. And so i think theres room for a solution. We came up with a bipartisan idea. And im going to encourage all my colleagues to sit at the table together, democrats and republicans, and find the answer. We cant shut down the government again. We cant keep punting. We have to solve this. You talked about where are the areas where we can applaud . When fighting terror, were solving tough problems, tough ones. Thats where we need to get together at the table and not sit on our hands. We have to Work Together and fight for a solution. Dana congressman reed, if you could listen to marco rubio, he was talking about immigration. Listen. If you think about the things hes proposing, getting rid of the visa lottery, the 2013 bill did that. Democrats have supported that before. Limiting Family Migration to the nuclear family. Democrats supported that in 2013. If you would have told anyone a year ago that donald trump was
going to propose 1. 8 Million People a path way to citizenship, nobody would have thought that was possible. That is being railed against by the democrats on the left. Just shows you how hard this issue is. Dana this issue is very difficult. It has led to a shutdown already this year. If you were to figure out a way to grow the Problem Solvers Caucus, do you think there are people willing to come with you . Or are we in the middle of a mi