I'd also like to acknowledge the heroism of not only the first responders, but the people who were inside that church at the time.

They were shielding the children who were also present within the church, moving them to safety, Just hundreds of people just practice in their faith.

Just extreme courage, brave, and that's the type of community that we are.

So tragic, the police chief there for ground blank township, Michigan, following a deadly attack yesterday at a church.

The question is, what are we learning about the suspect and his possible motive?

Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are running out of time to reach a deal that would prevent a government shutdown.

The question is, what will President Trump say when he sits down with Democratic leaders after canceling a meeting last week?

Plus, President Trump says he's sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, despite a when he sits down with Democratic leaders after canceling a meeting last week.

Plus, President Trump says he's sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon,

despite objections from the state's governor and other officials.

The question is, why does the president feel that this deployment is necessary?

It's way too early on this Monday, September 29th.

I'm Ali Vitale, and we'll start with the news.

At least four people were killed and eight others wounded yesterday during an attack on a church in Michigan.

Authorities say the suspect,

identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove a vehicle through the front doors of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blank Township before he began shooting

at worshippers attending Sunday service. Police believe the suspect then intentionally set fire

to the church, reducing much of the building to rubble, where investigators say more victims may still be found.

Officials note that as many as three improvised devices were also found at that scene.

The suspected gunman, who was killed after exchanging fire with police, is from a nearby town and has a military background.

He served in the Marines for four years and was deployed to

Iraq, according to a Marine Corps spokesman. At this hour, authorities are still working to uncover

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