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Today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to tell soldiers a ground offensive "is coming.” This comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with people in dire need of fuel. House Republicans continue to try to find a speaker. ABC News reports that Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to a special counsel in the federal election subversion probe. And, we...

We start with the latest on Israel’s war on Hamas and where the humanitarian situation in Gaza stands. Republican Rep. Tom Emmer dropped out of the House speaker race, making the path forward unclear. Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen made accusation against him in a New York civil fraud trial. Georgia's Supreme Court has upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban. And, dozens of states a...

As aid is starting to slowly be allowed into Gaza, talks are ongoing to release a larger group of hostages. House Republicans have chosen a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump is back in a New York courtroom, while another co-defendant in Georgia struck a plea deal with prosecutors. The UAW has announced a surprise strike against General Motors hours after the company reported its earni...

An 85 year old woman who was held hostage by Hamas has described what it was like. House Republicans are once again voting for a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump will come face to face with his former lawyer Michael Cohen in court today. An early winter storm is causing trouble in the Northwest. Plus, women in Iceland are striking today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Israel's defense minister says troops are preparing to attack Hamas by "air, ground and sea". Meanwhile, aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. House Republicans will vote in a secret ballot to select their next candidate for speaker. The CDC says there may not be enough supplies of some RSV vaccines. Plus, a Washington state senator has been arrested and released on bail in Hong Kong....

President Joe Biden called on Hamas to release all of the hostages in Gaza before any discussion of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. As the war continues, the US has intelligence that Iran-backed militias are ready to ramp up their attacks against US forces in the Middle East. Eight House republicans are trying to convince their colleagues to vote for them for Speaker. New Jersey Senator Bob M...

Hamas has released two Israeli hostages following Qatari and Egyptian mediation — we have the latest. As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the fear of a wider regional conflict looms. Nine Republicans are in the running to be the next House Speaker, but do any of them have the votes? Thousands of union auto workers went to the picket line today in a surprise, targeted strike against Stellantis. And,...

Israeli forces have ramped up raids and airstrikes in Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. Humanitarian supplies is now being sent into the area, but aid agencies say much more is needed. As House Republicans start again in their search for a speaker, state lawmakers look to next year's elections. Flu, RSV and Covid are predicted to fill up hospital beds again. Plus, why the housing market is...

More aid has crossed into Gaza, but aid groups say it's nowhere near enough. The conflict in the Middle East is leading to rising tensions around the world. A Russian attack on a mail depot has killed six people in Ukraine. A teenage girl in Iran is brain dead after reports of an altercation with police. Plus, some college admissions programs may be skewed against people from low income families....

There are growing concerns that Israel's war with Hamas is going to escalate, as the US tries to delay troops from entering Gaza. It's back to the beginning in the race for House Speaker. There are reports Donald Trump spoke to an Australian billionaire about his private calls with foreign leaders back when he was President. Argentina's presidential elections are heading to a run off. Plus, author...

A new state law in Florida is making it easier for conservative groups to get certain books removed from school libraries. It has turned school board meetings into spectacles, with parents and outside voices reading out explicit passages from books without context to argue that they should not be available to minors. In today’s episode, we explore the tactics and hear from students about how they...

Two hostages are released by Hamas, as the Israel Defense Forces says it believes more than 200 people are being held hostage in Gaza. Meanwhile the possibility of an Israeli ground incursion into Gaza looms. Gaza’s children are bearing the brunt of the conflict as the war intensifies and calls for a ceasefire continue. Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia chugs along after a secret weapons d...

Aid makes its way into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis intensifies, but more help is needed. Protests erupt around the world in support of the Palestinian people, as bombing from Israel continues in Gaza. House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as a candidate for the House speakership. Alex Jones can’t use bankruptcy as an excuse to get out of paying the families of Sandy Hook victims. And a meteor show...

Conditions on the ground in Gaza continue to deteriorate as Israel repeatedly bombards the strip with airstrikes in retaliation for the brutal Hamas terror attack. As the situation worsens, aid agencies are warning that hospitals are almost out of fuel. In this episode, we hear from four people on the ground who are fighting to survive the war: an aid worker running low on food and water, a 13-yea...

The Israeli prime minister's office says two American hostages – a mother and a daughter – have been released by Hamas and are in Israel. President Joe Biden said humanitarian aid stuck in Egypt should reach Gaza within 24-48 hours. House Republicans voted to drop Rep. Jim Jordan as the party’s speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump was fined by a New York judge and had two of his co-defen...

As Israel says it thinks the majority of the hostages being held by Hamas are alive, calls are getting louder for aid to get into Gaza. We'll tell where exactly the $105 billion funding President Joe Biden officially asked for would be going. Congressman Jim Jordan lost another vote to become speaker. It'll be a warmer, wetter winter for parts of the US. And, we'll tell you which state is set to b...

The number of people killed in Gaza since October 7th has passed 4,000. Another speaker vote is expected this morning. A Maryland judge was shot and killed on his driveway - now other judges are under protection. An American warship has intercepted multiple projectiles near the coast of Yemen. Plus, how the lack of births in China has closed down a factory in Ireland. To learn more about how CNN p...

President Joe Biden has made an appeal for the American people to support Ukraine and Israel. Aid deliveries to Gaza have been delayed, as the situation there continues to deteriorate. Some House Republicans are getting frustrated with Congressman Jim Jordan's attempts to be elected speaker. A federal judge has overturned California's ban on assault weapons. Plus, the US private who fled to North...

We start with President Joe Biden’s rare primetime address from the Oval Office — we have the highlights. Multiple sources tell CNN the Rafah border crossing won’t be open until the weekend now for aid to get to Gaza. Congressman Jim Jordan is planning for a third vote tomorrow for House speaker. Democratic Senator Laphonza Butler from California will not run for a full term in 2024. And, we’ll ex...

The US Statement Department issued a rare warning to all Americans overseas, as Israel signals a ground invasion in Gaza could be coming soon. Egypt says some humanitarian aid for Gaza is expected to come tomorrow morning. House Republicans are trying to hold a third floor vote to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has an uncertain economic outlook. Plus, the US...

Egypt says 20 trucks can deliver aid across the border in Gaza. President Joe Biden will make pitch to Americans about supporting Ukraine and Israel. There won't be a third speaker vote today as House chaos continues. Former Trump 2020 campaign lawyer Sidney Powell has pleaded guilty. Plus, why Joran van der Sloot probably won't be prosecuted for murder - even though he confessed to killing Natali...

There are Palestinian reports of airstrikes near an area where aid is due to cross into Gaza. Chaos in the House continues, so now Democrats are weighing their options. The total reward has risen to $74,000 for information on four escaped inmates in Georgia. Some GOP-led states and fossil fuel groups want to put a stop to the "good neighbor" pollution rule. Plus, why people might want to double ch...

Fears are growing that the conflict in the Middle East will spill over Israel's borders. Congressman Jim Jordan is hoping it'll be third time lucky as he attempts another speaker vote. Only three percent of the US population has gotten their updated Covid-19 vaccines. Another American journalist has been detained and charged in Russia. Plus, Netflix has put its prices up again. To learn more about...

President Joe Biden is set to give an address tomorrow about wars in Israel and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US has imposed new sanctions targeting Hamas’ revenue in the terror group's war with the Israeli military. Former President Donald Trump accused a witness of lying in his civil fraud trial. The House is expected to hold a third round of voting in the race for a new speaker. Lastly, the US conduc...

President Joe Biden’s trip to Tel Aviv was overshadowed by outrage over a devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza that is being highly contested in the region. In this episode, CNN’s International Diplomatic Editor, Nic Robertson explains how the US’ strong support for Israel could be tested, and what came out of this high stakes visit while the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens.  To learn mo...