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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas must be treated like ISIS as CNN visits Gaza border towns where Hamas left behind devastation. We'll tell you what the Biden administration says its focusing on when it comes to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Social security payments will be going up by less next year. Steve Scalise may have won his first battle, but he's got a long way to go before...

Israeli forces say Gaza won't get electricity, water or food until Hamas lets hostages go. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US stands with Israel, after meeting the country's prime minister. The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the US continues to rise. Microsoft is appealing a hefty tax bill. Plus, companies are coming together to pay customers back for tax on some menstrua...

Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza have been forced to flee their homes as Israel continues strikes. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to meet with the country's Prime Minister today. House Republicans have nominated a Speaker, but he might not have the support to win a vote. Talks between the actors' union and Hollywood studios have been suspended. Plus, a winning ticket has bee...

President Joe Biden met with Jewish community leaders and issued a stark warning to Iran following Hamas’ attack on Israel. GOP speaker nominee Steve Scalise struggles to lock down the votes to win the gavel. The UAW ordered a strike at Ford’s largest plant in Kentucky. The Federal Reserve may be planning to raise interest rates again. Lastly, NASA collected an asteroid sample that could lend some...

Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s new daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts.  Warning, this episode contains descriptions of...

The US is in talks with other countries to help Americans and civilians safely out of Gaza, which is being heavily bombarded by Israel’s military following Hamas’ attacks. Plus, a senior Israeli official suggests Iran knew about Hamas’ attacks despite US intelligence suggesting otherwise. House Republicans picked Majority Leader Steve Scalise to be the party’s nominee for speaker. Former NFL playe...

Leaders in Israels say the country is forming an emergency government and war management cabinet. There are signs Hamas and Israel could negotiate on the release of some hostages held in Gaza. GOP lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to choose a House Speaker. The UN is urgently calling for donations for Afghanistan after another devastating earthquake. Plus, the Supreme Court considers wheth...

Israeli troops are gathering near the border with Gaza. It's not clear whether any candidates have enough votes to become the GOP's nominee for House Speaker. Climate change is impacting young people's mental health. An Australian journalist has returned home after being released from prison in China. Plus, the White House wants to ban junk fees. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...

Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, while new details on the brutality of Hamas' attack are coming to light. Republicans are set to vote for their nomination for House Speaker today, but there's no clear front runner. Congressman George Santos is facing ten new charges, but he says he won't resign. Plus, Google is getting rid of passwords. To learn more about how CNN protects listener...

An Israeli public broadcaster says at least 1,200 people have been killed in Israel as heavy fighting between Hamas and the Israeli military continues. Two House Republicans made their private pitches to the GOP in the race for speaker. New York Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new federal charges. Hurricane Lidia has made landfall in Mexico. Lastly, longtime NBA coach Brendan Malone has di...

President Joe Biden confirmed that 14 Americans were among those killed during Hamas’ attacks over the weekend. The White House also believes 20 or more US citizens are unaccounted for in Gaza. Some of Kevin McCarthy’s allies are weighing whether to nominate him for speaker again. General Motors settled a strike at its Canadian plants less than a day after it started. And, the Powerball prize soar...

We're learning more about how Hamas reportedly kept its deadly surprise attack secret, while both sides ramp up airstrikes. The families of US hostages in Gaza are calling on the White House to help. Congress is still paralyzed with no clear front runner in the race for House Speaker. A high profile witness has taken the stand in former President Donald Trump's fraud trial. Plus, how schools could...

Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes as the number of Palestinians killed rises to more than 760. The Biden administration could try to link aid for Israel to support for Ukraine. There's a higher chance the world is going to avoid a recession. The devastation from the weekend's earthquake in Afghanistan is worse than aid groups originally thought. Plus, one of the last survivors of the Tulsa R...

Families of people taken hostage by Hamas call for help, as the militant group issues a threat. House Republicans don't appear to be any closer to choosing a Speaker. A person has been shot and killed after crashing into the Chinese consulate in San Fransisco. California's governor has vetoed a bill that would have banned caste discrimination. Plus, the Hollywood writers' strike officially comes t...

President Joe Biden gave an update on how many Americans have died in the conflict in Israel. CNN spoke to an Israeli woman who says she was captured by Hamas terrorists, but eventually let go. House Republicans are no closer to electing a speaker. The White House says President Biden was interviewed by the special counsel looking into his handling of classified documents. Plus, California is the...

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas that Israel is ramping up attacks on Gaza, while Hamas is threatening to execute hostages. The death toll continues to rise, as the conflict in Israel plays out. House Republicans are trying to unite over a candidate for speaker before they vote. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’s running as an independent in the 2024 presidential race. Plus, Dwayn...

Israel says it's blocking Gaza from getting food, water, electricity and fuel, as a CNN team has to take cover while reporting on ongoing strikes. US officials try to answer questions about the conflict, including what role Iran may have played in the conflict. President Joe Biden is promising to help Israel, but Congress will struggle to act. Some Walgreens staff are walking out today – we'll tel...

Israel's defense minister calls for a complete siege of Gaza, as families call for answers on hostages. We'll tell you how the world is reacting to the escalating violence. The autoworkers' strike is expanding to include Mack Trucks. Illinois' governor is calling for the White House to help with the migrant crisis. Plus, Food Network chef Michael Chiarello dies. To learn more about how CNN protect...

Israel has officially declared war on Hamas, as hundreds of people are killed on both sides of the conflict. This comes as tensions have been building in the region for months. The US is promising to help Israel, but with no House Speaker elected that could be easier said than done. Elsewhere, aid workers are scrambling to help people in Afghanistan after an earthquake killed thousands of people....

In 2020, firearms surpassed motor vehicle accidents to become the No. 1 killer of children and teens in America. More than 1,300 children and teens have been killed by a gun so far this year, prompting calls for stricter regulations. However, behind those statistics and policy debates are devastating stories of loss and families left behind to pick up the pieces. In today’s episode, we hear one of...

The armed wing of Hamas claims to have taken dozens Israeli hostages as the death toll mounts from its surprise assault on the country. We examine how we got to this point and how Israel could respond. Plus, President Joe Biden reaffirms US support to Israel in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Kevin Hern says he won’t be running for House Speaker next...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is “at war” after a surprise attack from Gaza left at least 40 people dead. The Biden administration is condemning the attack as it works to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after spending much of the week in court. A shuttle bus collides with an aircraft in Chicago...

We start by looking ahead to House Republicans’ marathon week in the race for a new speaker. Plus, the IRS has placed a lien on Rudy Giuliani’s Florida condo – we have details. Germany’s largest weapons manufacturer says it’s ramping up production to help Ukrainian forces in the war against Russia. The US is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup, according to t...

The UAW has decided not to expand its strikes against the Big Three automakers. President Joe Biden is praising job growth in the US following a report showing massive gains last month. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he's resigning from Congress. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to put his civil fraud trial on hold. And, parts of New...

The US economy added way more jobs than expected – we’ll explain why a good jobs report is likely bad news for consumers. Congressman Jim Jordan tells CNN why he's running for House speaker, after securing a key endorsement. CNN ran the numbers to see how US aid to Ukraine stacks up against other countries’ contributions. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a jailed Iranian activist. Plus, t...