maggie rulli abc news washington the preid sides of the aisle, at times. but when it was over, democrats and republicans were split on his message. we spoke with some local lawmakers minutes after the address, and here is what they said. before the president even began his speech, protests had already began outside the white house last night. despite the rain, hundreds of people gathered in lafeytte square, including comedian rosie o'donnell. the group called for him to be thrown out of office and says nothing he said in his speech would change their mind. the crowd heard from other speakers as well, including some who discussed the environment and american indian and muslim issues. happening right now.. at least one person at least 2 people is dead after tornadoes touch down in illinois. this was the scene last last night. in addition to four tornadoes - there are reports of large hail, high winds and heavy damage. more than a dozen people have been taken to the hospital. officials say storms killed at least one person in missouri. this is the same system

abc's maggie rulli reports from and washington. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: president trump's first address to congress beginning with a call for unity. >> why not join forces and finally get the job done. >> reporter: a stark contrast to a chaotic and often divisive first month in office. >> a new tone for a new phase and softer tones on the harder edges of done terrorism abc's news political analyst rick kline says president trump's new phase is a way to repack catch his old campaign themes to the american people. like calling to repeal and replace the affordable care act. to increase military spending and build that wall. >> the great, great wall along our southern border. >> reporter: but also a shift in tone towards compromise. over oh how to accomplish immigration reform. >> i believe republicans and democrats can work together to achieve an outcome that has eluded our country for decades. the most emotional moment a standing ovation for karen owens widow officer ryan owens killed during a raid in yemen. >> ryan's lega

abc's maggie rulli has more, as president trump weighs in on the controversy. developing now in northeast washington. in last night leave 5 people wounded. it started in the 13-hundred block of brentwood road - woman were shot. a short distance away - three men were shot on the 12-hundred block of rhode island avenue. police believe these scenes are connected. the victims were conscious and breathing but no word on their conditions right now. the motive for the shooting is still unknown. prince george's county police are searching for the person who fatally shot a potomac high school student. the eleventh grader was shot yesterday afternoon near the school.. outside the southview apartments in oxon hill. neighbors tried to save him.. but he was pronounced dead at a hospital. the shooting and the aftermath, taking place right near a playground. a spokesperson for potomac high school released a statement.. saying the school community is deeply saddened by the incident. the statement went on to say.. additional security staff and law enforcement officers will be p

abc's maggie rulli has more. a possible delay in a supreme court case bathrooms. the high court was set to hear arguments this month. but - a virginia school board is calling on the court to delay it -- to allow the trump administration to weigh in. the case centers on gavin grimm of gloucester. grimm was born female- and identifies as male. that lead to a legal battle with gavin's school which mandates that he use the bathroom corresponding to the gender on his birth certificate. this week- abc-7 brought you an inside look at gavin's case- as it approaches the sup "gavin's battle" right now -- at wjla.com. after that unpredictable outcome at the oscars-- you might have been able to predict this. the accountants involved in the best picture mishap -- will not be back. a pair of staffers from price-waterhouse-c oopers will never do another oscars show. the firm says brian cullinan was distracted backstage, when he slipped the wrong envelope to the presenters. as for the firm's future with the academy? that's now under review. ski season will be coming to an end ear

maggie rulli for us live in washington, maggie, thanks. >>> and just 40 days ago the president addressed the country at his inauguration. >> and covered some of the same topics, the fist bump, that different body language as well. immigration, the military, foreign policy, we went back and watched the inauguration address again and take a listen at the contrast in tone when it comes to his vision for the future. >> and the crime and the gangs and the drugs, this american carnage stops right here and stops right now. >> a new national pride is sweeping across our nation and a new surge of optimism is placing impossible dreams firmly within our grasp. >> now, listen to the president talking about immigration then and now. >> we must protect our borders from the ravages of other countries making our products, stealing our companies and destroying our jobs. >> i believe that real and positive immigration reform is possible as long as we focus on the following goals, to improve jobs and wages for americans. >> a much more mooted president, wouldn't you say, when you see the difference. "the n

abc's maggie rulli is following the developments overnight from d.c. maggie, good morning. >> reporter: kendis, adrienne, good morning. well, the white house started off the week on a high note. we had president trump's big speech before congress just on tuesday night, but now the white house is wrapping up the week getting peppered with questions about the relationship with russia. the country's top law enforcer now off the case. >> i have recused myself. >> reporter: attorney general jeff sessions is stepping back from any investigation into russian interference in the election. the move comes after the justice department confirmed that sessions met with the russian ambassador twice during the campaign. but sessions says he did nothing wrong. >> recusal is not an admission of any wrongdoing. >> reporter: telling fox news his meetings were a perfectly reasonable thing to do as senator. but the big issue for many lawmakers, the fact that sessions did not disclose these meetings when questioned under oath by congress in january. >> i didn't have -- did

abc's maggie rulli has more. in frederick county-- it was not that hard after the snow fell-- but some of them did not stay clear. those wind gusts that eileen mentioned, sent snow flying right back onto the streets and the sidewalks. and as residents head out today-- they will have to watch their steps. frederick county public schools are also concerned about road conditions this morning. they are opening 2 hours late. remember to stay connected with the stormwatch team around the clock. you can follow us on wjla.com, facebook, twitter, and our stormwatch 7 app. developing this morning. we are learning more about the financial history of president donald trump after part of his 2005 tax return is leaked to the press. the documents were given to m-s-n-b-c by pulitzer prize winning journalist david cay johnston. they show that president trump paid 38 million dollars in taxes on a reported 150 million in income. however-- since the documents are complete, it does not show the sources of that income. a white house s

here's maggie rulli. >> reporter: an investigation into what caused a tragedy. and a mayday call. >> spun around, then took a nosedive down. the wing came down over us, and the wind carried it into the field. >> reporter: debris scattering over a mile. >> it's a mess. i mean, it's just a rubble of tin, you can't tell it's a plane. >> reporter: at the time of the crash, authorities say wind and rain came over the area. >> it does seem to be a contributing factor in some way. >> reporter: family members telling abc news the couple were experienced fliers, and it was a trip home from disney land. on friday night, a cessna spiralled out of control in georgia, slamming into this home. killing the 78-year-old pilot. authorities still looking into what caused both crashes. in alabama, there are five different debris sites, so this will take several days. >>> and new information about the deadly shooting and standoff aboard a bus. here's marci gonzalez. >> reporter: tonight, the acc e accused gunman is behind bars, charged with murder. the suspect boarding this bus satu

abc's maggie rulli is in washington with more meanwhile, protesters here in the district with president... keep the u-s,... a welcoming place for immigrants and refugees. outside the white house, protesters outside the white house, protesters held photos of loved ones they said would not be alive if they hadn't come to the u-s. the president delayed the expected signing of a revised travel ban. according t official, the administration wanted attention focused on the president's address to congress. vice president mike pence is expected to discuss plans to repeal and replace obamacare.. during a visit to ohio today. he'll visit "frame u-s-a" in springdale, outside cincinnati. that company makes frames for posters and art work. mr. pence will hold a listening session with small business leaders.. and will discuss the health care overhaul. he told abc's "good morning america" yesterday, quote.. "we don't want anyone to fall through the cracks." new developments now- a possible delay in a supreme court case over transgender bathrooms. the high court was set to hear arguments this month. but

a-b-c's maggie rulli has more. 15-18 1:33-1:35 1:38 trt=1:50 oc=soc this morning - mem response to recent threats at jewish schools and community centers. the bagels not bombs event begins at 7:30 this morning at charles e smith day school in rockville. that's one of three local schools threats. also developing now -a threatening note- left at a mosque in silver spring. the note was found in a mailbox at the islamic education society. the council on american-islamic relations is calling for a federal investigation. happening today- we're expected to get a new, revised immigration order from president trump. the original travel ban ignited outrage- and was halted by a federal court. sources tell the washington post, the new order exempts current visa holders. it will also reportedly remove iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary travel ban. the six other countries - iran, libya, somalia, sudan, syria and yemen - will remain on the ban list. and also happening today - a sign of spring. this morning - we're going to get the first prediction for when the peak bloom of

in new york, maggie rulli, abc 7 news. >> maggie, when can we expect to hear from director comey? >> that's the big question. so far director comey issue nod public statement on the topic but he's going to have his moment soon, larry, monday scheduled to appear before congress and lawmakers are already saying they're going to come at him with tough questions. they want to know what he knows, how he knows it and if there's going to be a criminal investigation. larry? >> mag e auto, thank you. >>> happening now, demonstrators are gathering in front of the ninth circuit court of appeals in san francisco to celebrate a federal judge's ruling yesterday to halt the enforcement of president trump's newest travel ban. you can see we do have about a dozen people out there right now, they have their signs up and that ruling by a federal judge in hawaii led to a temporary restraining order nationwide preventing president trump's travel ban from taking effect. the white house says the trump administration is ready to appeal the rulings all the way to the supreme court. so dozens of people out

in washington, maggie rulli, abc7 mornings. >>> and as maggie just mentioned, there's a lot of reaction to this moment when the president honored the the widow of the navy s.e.a.l. who died. cnn suggested he's beginning to look the part. >> he became president of the united states in that moment. period. there are a lot of people who have a lot of reason to be frustrated with him, to be fearful of him, to be mad at him. but that was one of the most extraordinary moments you have ever seen in american politics, period. >> cnn/orc poll after the speech says 57% of those who watched had a positive reaction. so let's talk more about how viewers saw this speech last night. >> let's get over to jessica at the live desk now. >> here's that number. 57% saying that this was a speech they had a positive reaction to. this is, like you said, reggie, from that cnn/orc poll but i want to break it down just a little further for our viewers. about 7 in 10 people in this poll said the president's proposed policies would actually move the country in the right direction. also nearly two-thirds of people s

here's maggie rulli. >> reporter: an investigation into what caused a tragedy. >> this is going to be a cessna 210. they have lost communications. >> reporter: and a mayday call. >> spun around, then took a nosedive down. the wing came down over us, and the wind carried it into the field. >> reporter: the plane reportedly ripping apart in the air. debris scattering over a mile. >> it's a mess. i mean, it's just a rubble of tin, you can't tell it's a plane. >> reporter: at the time of the crash, authorities say a band of wind and rain came over the area. >> right now, weather does not seem to be the cause. but it does seem to be a contributing factor in some way. >> reporter: family members telling abc news the couple were experienced fliers, and it was a trip home from disney world with their two children. it's the second small plane crash in 24 hours. on friday night, a cessna spiralled out of control in georgia, slamming into this suburban home. killing the 78-year-old pilot. authorities still looking into what caused both crashes. in alabama, investigators have to sift through five

maggie rulli has more. >> reporter: this was a critical presidency. with just over a month in office this was his chance to speak to the american people and to congress. president trump's first address to congress beginning with a call for unity. >> why not join forces and finally get the job done. >> reporter: a stark contrast to a chaotic and often divisive first month in office. >> a new tone for a new phase and softer tones on the harder edges of donald trump. >> reporter: abc news political analyst rick klein says his new phase is a way to repackage his old campaign themes like calling to repeal and replace the affordable care act. to increase military spending, and build that wall. >> a great, great wall along our southern border. >> reporter: but also a shift in tone towards compromise. over how to accomplish immigration reform. >> i believe republicans and democrats can work together to achieve an outcome that eluded our country for decades. >> reporter: the night's most emotional moment, a standing ovation for karen owens, the widow of chief

here's maggie rulli. >> reporter: tonight, an urgent manhunt for the arsonist accused of firebombing this apartment. >> we've got a fire showing, third floor. >> reporter: baltimore firefighters arriving on saturday morning to the home engulfed in fast-moving flames. investigators claim the fire set to target someone inside. police say this surveillance video shows the suspect throwing two molotov cocktails into the building. >> all units approach with caution. children jumping outside. >> reporter: the heat, so intense that one women leapt from the top floor to escape. she's still in critical condition. two teenagers killed, six others injured, including two small children. >> he didn't care that the kids were in those homes. he just knew that there were people inside that home that he wanted to kill. >> reporter: baltimore police believe they've identified the suspect as antonio wright. now calling him public enemy number one. how dangerous is this man? >> he remains a clear and present danger to our community. >> reporter: the commissioner says evidence shows the arsonist used acc

. >> for more, let's get to abc7 reporter maggie rulli live in washington. >> reporter: good morning. well, the white house has found itself wrapping up this week getting peppered with questions about its relationship with russia. the country's top law enforcer now off the case. >> i have recused myself. >> reporter: attorney general jeff sessions is stepping back from any investigation into russian interference in the election. the move comes after the justice department confirms that sessions met with the russian ambassador twice during the campaign but sessions says he did nothing wrong. >> recusal is not an admission of any wrong doing. >> reporter: he said his meetings were a perfectly reasonable thing to do. the big issue is that sessions did not disclose these meetings when questioned by congress. >> i did not have communications with the russians and i'm unable to comment on it. >> reporter: for democrats on capitol hill, that's enough to warrant his resignation. >> the attorney general, the top cop in our country, lied under oath to the american people is grounds for him to r

maggie rulli, abc news, baltimore. >>> turning overseas to the crisis in south sudan. fighting a famine that forced millions to flee to neighboring sudan. the u.n. estimates more than 1,000 people, many of them women and children, are reaching the sudanese border every day. only syria and afghanistan have produced more refugees than south sudan. >>> back at home, a stunning announcement about the health of an nfl legend. dwight clark revealing that he has als. the 60-year-old clark is probably best known for that iconic play now simply known as the catch. this is during the 1981 nfc championship game against the cowboys. clark says playing football may have caused his illness. >>> a little more health news from a musical agenda. the wife of country music great glenn campbell says he can no longer play the guitar. he was diagnosed with alzheimer. "rhinestone cowboy" is now in a longer play the guitar. he was diagnosed with alzheimer. "rhinestone cowboy" is now in a full-time care facility. his wife says he still plays the air guitar. >> that's kind of a sweet peek into

maggie rulli is in the nation's capital with the response. >> reporter: good morning. this was a critical moment in donald trump's presidency. with just over one month in office, this was his chance to speak to the american people and to congress. president trump's first address to congress beginning with a call for unity. >> a new tone for a new phase and softer tones on the harder edges of donald trump. >> reporter: abc news political analyst rick kline says president trump's new phase is also a way to repackage his old campaign themes to the american people, like calling to repeal and replace the affordable care act. to increase military spending and build that wall. >> a great, great wall along our southern border. >> reporter: the night's most emotional moment, a standing ovation for karen owens, the widow of chief petty officer ryan owens killed in action a month ago during the raid in yemen. former democratic governor of kentucky, steve beshear, ripped into the president's plans to repeal obamacare. >> this isn't a game. it's life and death for people. >> report