I just dont know how theyre going to do it. I dont think they know it. Theyt dont. Which is worrisome. Thank you, my friend, for all the breakingy news. And thank you for joining on this continuing night of developments. In the last hour there has been unprecedented upheaval in congress specifically among the republican majority in the house. The partys nominee for Speaker Of The House, congressman Steve Scalise, has Just Announced that he is dropping out as a candidate. I just shared with my colleagues im dropping out as a candidate for speaker designee. If you look over the last few weeks and where where our conference is, theres still work to be done. Well have much more on that story in just a bit, but first we continue our coverage with the israelhamas war about to enter its seventh day of fighting. The number of dead has reached 2,800 people. Among that2, number israel repos at least 1,300 israeli lives lost including over 200 soldiers. And the Palestinian Health authority report
Potentially massive ground offensive. The new strikes and chaos inside Northern Gaza after israel ordered more than 1 Million People to evacuate to the south. Hamas saying an israeli air strike hit a convoy of fleeing civilians. 70 dead, mostly women and children. Leaflets dropped on the strip warning, get out now. Israeli troops on the border, and Special Forces already carrying out targeted raids inside gaza, looking for hostages. President biden speaking to the families of some american captives. His emotional message. Horrifying new details on how the attack unfolded. Nbc news exclusively obtaining documents with detailed plans to target schools, and were now learning terrorists reached the border fence some 30 times in some cases blasting holes with explosives and the stories of survivors i have met. Did you feel you were in constant danger . Yes, we experienced missiles going over our heads. The chilling video she shared of her dash to safety as rockets streaked overhead. Back in
In the middle east. The white house just updated the american death toll from the hamas Terror Attack. At least 27 americans killed. 14 still unaccounted for, and less than a handful as the white house describes it, are believed to be held hostage by hamas. Tomorrow, u. S. Charter flights will begin for americans seeking to leave the country. Anderson . A short time ago, the Secretary Of State met with israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing the u. S. Would stand shoulder to shoulder with its ally, and described the overwhelming nature of the atrocities committed by hamas. I just spoke with a commander for the Israeli Defense forces. Heres what he told me about the fight ahead. How difficult is this fight going to be on the ground in gaza . There have been incursions before . I know its a tough place to fight. We will do what we need to do in order to get to this goal t that isis wont govern gaza. And if any country here in the region next to us that hosts hamas isis, theyre r
Terrorist attacks. Dont go anywhere. Cnn this morning starts right now. Hello, everyone. Were glad youre with us. Im poppy harlow with Phil Mattingly in new york. Erin burnett joins us live in israel. Its 6 00 a. M. On the east coast. 1 00 p. M. In tel vooe, where Secretary Of State Antony Blinken is on the ground now as the war between israel and hamas intensifies. Were expecting to hear from him shortly. Hes meeting oneonone with the israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as airstrikes continue to gaza. Hostages are still being held captive this morning. This is what it looks like in gaza city right now. Israel is now vowing to keep power, water and fuel cut off to the gaza strip until hamas releases hostages. The International Committee of the red cross is sounding the alarm saying hospitals will turn into morgues with cancer patients, babies in incubators and elderly at serious risk. There are hundreds of thousands of troops massing near the border with tanks and artillery as th
Host good morning. Thursday, october 12. Both on the house floor are expected soon though not scheduled. The delay in electing a speaker has hindered any passing. Secretary blinken arrived in the region. We are taking your calls on the topic. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Democrats, 202 7488002. You can send us a text at 202 7488003. Be sure to include your first name and your state. Welcome to todays washington journal. We will start with the speaker vote. This is a rollcall with the headline, speaker vote uncertain as jordan backers hold out. At least 20 republicans can oppose on the floor, more than enough to seek sink the speaker bid. Steve scalise is bid is on shaky ground as a republicans went behind closed doors to figure out the next steps, even after selecting the nominee during a morning conference meeting. Several conservative said they will not support skellys on the floor, even as his top arrival for the job is supporting him and encouraging others to d