King Charles on Capitol Hill; Comey Indicted Over Seashell Photo - What You Need To Know

[0:05] This is what you need to know now. [0:07] A royal visit in Washington with all the pump and pageantry [0:12] as King Charles marks 250 years of American independence. [0:16] Plus, no relief at the pump with gas prices [0:19] seeing one of the biggest 24-hour spikes [0:21] since the war with Iran began. [0:24] A high-speed slingshot ride snaps midair, [0:26] sparking safety concerns after the incident goes viral. [0:30] A group of middle school students save the day [0:33] when their school bus driver suffers a medical emergency. [0:36] And Olympic legend Alison Felix fueling speculation [0:39] about a possible comeback to competition. [0:41] We have much more of what you need to know now. [0:44] I'm Rachel Scott. [0:45] And I'm James Longman. [0:46] This is what you need to know. [0:47] We're in Washington for King Charles' visit [0:50] marking 250 years of American independence. [0:53] And the royal visit comes at a critical moment [0:55] with global tensions continuing to rise. [0:58] President Trump and the First Lady [0:59] greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House. [1:02] It's a crucial visit for the UK [1:04] given President Trump's repeated criticism of the country [1:07] for not joining the war in Iran. [1:10] A guard of honor welcomed the King and Queen [1:12] where the US Marine Band played God Save the King [1:15] and the US National Anthem. [1:18] In what would have been a relief to the UK government, [1:20] President Trump offered a personal reflection [1:22] on how much the royal family and Britain means to him [1:25] and what the relationship means to the United States. [1:28] For nearly two centuries before the revolution, [1:30] this land was settled and forged by men, women, [1:34] who bore in their souls the blood and noble spirit [1:38] of the British here on a wild and untamed continent. [1:43] They set loose the ancient English love of liberty [1:46] and the great Britain's distinctive sense of glory, [1:50] destiny, and pride. [1:51] President Trump remembered Queen Elizabeth in his speech, [1:54] saying he had the privilege of getting to know her. [1:56] He also referred to a tree the late queen planted [1:59] on White House grounds in 1991, [2:01] likening its strong roots to the UK-US alliance. [2:05] Queen Elizabeth II, very, very special woman [2:08] who is very greatly missed on both sides [2:12] of that mighty Atlantic. [2:14] Long ago planted a young tree. [2:18] It was a very young and beautiful tree, [2:20] and look at it now. [2:21] King Charles then gave an address to lawmakers [2:23] on Capitol Hill this afternoon. [2:25] The only other British monarch to do it [2:27] since his mother, Queen Elizabeth, in 1991. [2:30] King Charles called the US and the UK alliance [2:32] one of the strongest and most enduring in the world, [2:34] and emphasized the need for unity amid global threats. [2:38] Whatever our differences, [2:40] whatever disagreements we may have, [2:43] we stand united in our commitment to uphold democracy, [2:49] to protect all our people from harm, [2:52] and to salute the courage of those who daily risk their lives [2:57] in the service of our country. [2:59] The king and queen will close out the day [3:01] with a state dinner at the White House tonight. [3:03] Tomorrow, the king heads to New York City [3:05] where he's expected to meet with Mayor Zohran Mamdani [3:07] and take part in a ceremony honoring 9-11 heroes. [3:11] And this visit nearly didn't happen. [3:13] The shooting outside the White House [3:14] correspondence dinner forced a major rethink of security. [3:17] The suspect in that shooting has now been formally charged, [3:20] including attempted assassination of the president, [3:22] as investigators continue to piece together [3:24] how he got so close. [3:26] Sources say 31-year-old Cole Allen [3:28] had railed against the president and his policies. [3:31] Allen has not yet entered a plea. [3:33] A detention hearing is now set for Thursday. [3:36] Now, some Republicans are proposing taxpayers [3:38] pay for President Trump's new White House ballroom. [3:41] President Trump has said only private donations will be used. [3:44] And last night, the Justice Department asked a federal judge [3:46] to lift a hold on the $400 million project. [3:50] In a court filing, parts of which reads [3:52] more like a president's social media post, [3:54] the DOJ says a secure space for the president [3:57] to attend large gatherings does not exist. [4:00] Another big story we're following, [4:01] former FBI director James Comey has been indicted [4:04] by a federal grand jury over a controversial Instagram post [4:07] featuring seashells arranged 86-47, [4:10] which officials say was interpreted as a threat [4:12] against President Trump. [4:13] The post, which was made last year, [4:15] sparked a Secret Service investigation, [4:17] with some interpreting 86 as slang for eliminate, [4:20] and 47 as a reference to Trump. [4:22] Comey denies any violent intent, [4:24] saying he thought the display was a political message [4:27] and removed it after backlash. [4:29] This marks the second case against Comey. [4:31] A previous indictment was dismissed [4:32] over issues with the prosecutor's appointment. [4:35] A soldier accused of betting on Nicolas Maduro's capture [4:38] made his first court appearance today. [4:40] A grand jury indicted Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke [4:43] on charges of using classified information, [4:46] after allegedly making more than $400,000 using Polymarket. [4:50] On the outcome of the operation, [4:51] which ousted the Venezuelan leader. [4:53] Legal experts say it appears to be the first case [4:56] of insider trading on a prediction market. [4:58] Polymarket's CEO says the company is constantly monitoring [5:01] for suspicious activity and referring cases to authorities. [5:05] More severe weather is slamming the middle of the country. [5:08] Damage assessments are underway north of Columbia, Missouri, [5:11] after a severe storm damaged a prison. [5:13] No injuries were reported. [5:15] About 50 miles west in Slater, Missouri, [5:17] a storm destroyed a grain silo. [5:20] One man says high winds picked up his race cars [5:23] and moved them 30 feet. [5:24] A different storm took down power lines in Michigan, [5:27] and police near Grand Rapids say a falling tree killed one man. [5:31] And new details on an amusement ride disaster in Spain. [5:34] Video circulating widely on social media shows a cable [5:37] on the slingshot-style ride, braking, [5:39] sending the rider cabin out of control. [5:42] Two people inside suffered minor injuries, [5:44] along with two others. [5:45] Law enforcement says this video is part of the investigation. [5:48] Back here in the U.S., five middle school kids [5:50] in Mississippi are being hailed as heroes [5:53] for stopping their runaway school bus [5:55] after the driver passed out. [5:57] She had an asthma attack. [5:59] The kids worked as a team to hit the brakes and call 911. [6:03] The driver now is saying, I can't thank these kids enough. [6:06] And we have much more of what you need to know. [6:08] Stay with us. [6:20] Here's your daily briefing. [6:21] Other big stories we are following on ABC News. [6:23] The man accused of planning a terror attack [6:25] at one of Taylor Swift's concerts on her Eras tour [6:28] has pled guilty. [6:30] Swift's Vienna concert dates were canceled in 2024 [6:32] when after Austrian authorities discovered [6:34] the suspect's alleged plans to kill as many people as possible [6:38] with knives or homemade explosives. [6:40] Now that man is facing up to 20 years in prison [6:42] for terrorist offenses charges [6:44] and membership in a terrorist organization. [6:47] An actor famous for his appearance in Dances with Wolves [6:50] has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault. [6:53] Nathan Chasing Horse is accused of using his position [6:55] as a spiritual leader to prey on young women and girls. [6:58] He has denied the charges. [7:00] And General Motors says it expects to receive [7:02] $500 million in refunds from President Trump's tariffs. [7:06] The company made the announcement to shareholders [7:08] as it reported first quarter earnings. [7:10] Importers paid $166 billion in tariffs [7:13] before a Supreme Court ruling made them illegal. [7:16] And new today, a study is taking a fresh look [7:19] at how Americans are feeling about their finances. [7:22] Elizabeth Schulze breaks it all down. [7:24] Hey Rachel, a new report shows that consumer confidence [7:26] did edge up a little bit in April, [7:28] likely driven by a rebound in the stock market. [7:31] But there are still some dark clouds hanging over the economy. [7:34] A new Gallup poll finds Americans are more pessimistic [7:37] about their finances now than at any other point [7:40] in the last 25 years. [7:42] 55% say that their financial situation is getting worse. [7:46] That's up from 53% last year and 47% in 2024. [7:50] The pessimism is now surpassing even periods [7:52] that included the financial crisis and the pandemic. [7:55] When asked about their biggest concern, [7:57] 31% point to the cost of living. [8:00] These findings come as gas prices are now at the highest level [8:03] since the start of the Iran war surging 11 cents overnight [8:07] to about $4.17. [8:09] Gas prices are a key factor shaping people's perceptions [8:13] of inflation and the overall economy, [8:15] just a few months now ahead of the midterm elections. [8:18] And finally, before you go, [8:20] a legendary Olympian coming out of retirement. [8:22] Alison Felix is the most decorated female track star [8:26] in Olympic history. [8:27] Her 11 Olympic gold medals include seven golds, [8:30] but now she's lacing up her shoes once again, [8:32] hoping to compete in the 2028 L.A. games [8:36] when she'll be 42 years young. [8:38] And that's what you need to know. [8:40] For breaking news and live updates throughout the day, [8:42] check out ABC News streaming on Disney+. [8:47] New episodes streaming every day on Disney+.