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they -- by potentially reinforcing this image of extremism that hurt republicans so much through purple states. there are others, but for me those are the biggest known unknowns for 2024. >> and that last one is a great question because you have heard republicans, you know, they have been basically chomping at the bit to take over the majority for obvious reasons. but with such a small majority, you negotiation i heard from republicans who say, were concerned about what these investiga...

those are on southwest. the airline now apologizing, but as you can imagine thats little comfort for people who may miss out totally on seeing their loved ones this holiday season. >> im beyond frustrated. and hurt. because i cant see my dad. >> my mom is in the hospital and i wanted to be there for her once she like got discharged. unfortunately because of the situation they are saying that the closest flight is the 29th. >> are you going to make it home today? >> no, likely not. i me...

hello, everyone. at this hour departure boards bringing post-christmas misery to travelers everywhere. one major u.s. carrier is the big source of a nationwide headache. plus, incoming congressman george santos says he should get a pass for lying about virtually every single detail of his resume because not telling the truth is not a crime. and new cnn exclusive reporting about why youll pay less at the pump now, but should be preparing for more pain in the spring. this is what were ...

hello, im abby philip in washington. thank you for being here today. the holiday travel nightmare is inflicting more misery across the country. more than 2900 flights in or out of the u.s. have been canceled today already. and just one airline is responsible for 90% of them and that is southwest. passengers stuck in one city, their baggage somewhere else. >> i am traveling with my son trying to go to a family wedding in miami. the next flight offered was in january, and they couldnt ev...

its highest level since the 1962 cuban missile crisis. biden saying about putin, quote, hes not joking when he talks about potential use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapon as he continues to lose ground in ukraine. we also have an important snapshot of the u.s. economy that we must discuss. u.s. employers have added 263,000 jobs this september. a modest slowdown from august. a slowdown that could actually be good news, though. the federal reserve looking for t...

what is the latest? >> well, certainly a significant, significant development here, something that the families have been wanting. and this is the most important thing really in this story. this community, the parents here, they have suspended, the school district now, moments ago in a press release, announcing they are sus ppending their schl police department. several officers at this police department. of course they have faced an enormous amount of scrutiny in their response for ta...

thats the fastest job growth at any point of any president. our job market continues to show resilience as we navigate through this economic transition were n.for -- for sometime ive been saying what we need to do in this transition, we have to move from historically a strong economic recovery to a more stable recovery. >> you heard the president there. u.s. added 263,000 jobs in september, just slightly beating expectations. >> the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, back to where it was ...

this investigation of the police force and their response, the school police force. they have been very unhappy, at times calling for him to resign, for his resignation, as well. finally now word coming that he does intend to start the process of his retirement there in uvalde. he has been someone whos been part of this community his whole life. he was fairly well liked before all this happened. hes been with the community, hes been with the school for 31 years. his father was the supe...

bombshell cnn report. now the school system is suspending its entire police department. and a new strong jobs report showing more americans employed and earning more money. so might this set up another hike in your interest rates as the fed tries to tame rising inflation? welcome to "the lead," im jake tapper. a bone chilling warning of armageddon tops our world lead. president biden made that assessment last night invoking the nuclear brinksmanship of the cuban missile crisis 60 yea...

hurricane. >> this storm will only continue to intensify. if you want to leave, now is your last chance. >> the entire state is going to be touched by this storm. >> its going to be in our stream. its going to be in our canals. its going to be in our stormwater drains and dishes. >> im not scared. im prepared though. >> you can already start to see what it is doing to the waters in the gulf just slamming these waves up against the sea wall right here. it is wednesday, september 28th....