The crossfire. Geoff republican infighting in washington public its the process of electing a new House Speaker. What front runner Steve Scalise is doing to try to win more support. And it Judy Woodruff visits College Campuses that are increasingly becoming the focus of debates over free speech. It is important to hear all of these views because when you are out in the real world, i think you hear people discussing things that are not for the good of society, and you have to learn how to react. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by pediatric surgeon, volunteer, topiary artist. A Raymond James Financial Advisor tailors advice to help you live your life. Life well planned. The kendeda fund. Dedicated to advancing Restorative Justice and meaningful work through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. More at kendedafund. Org. Carnegie corporation of new york, supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace a
Have it tomorrow, well have it every day. We stand resolutely against terrorism. Weve seen the almost undescribable acts committed by hamas against israeli men, women and children. We lost 22 americans. That number could still go up. And it probably will. At the same time, we have a number of americans who remain unaccounted. We are working very closely with the government of israel to determine their whereabouts and if they have been taken hostage by hamas to work to secure their release. Israeli military is stepping up its airstrikes on hamas targets in gaza. The idea says it has been hitting Weapon Launchers today and reports ongoing clashes with militants inside israel. And this has united deeply divided israeli factions. Prime minister has announced an Emergency Cabinet and wartime cabinet. To more, lets bring in elliott gotkine. Tell us about the overnight attacks and also were hearing more and more reports about Israeli Force massing on the border. Israel said i think it was abo
Short of the votes that he needs to become speaker. This is what we understand is happening. At 12 noon eastern time the house will gavel in and then quickly recess again. Republicans will meet behind closed doors at 12 15 p. M. Eastern time to continue talking about who should be their nominee for speaker. We want to get your reaction, your thoughts, on where things stand right now. Republicans, 2027488921. Democrats, 2027488920. All others 748892t text us at 20274889303. Include the first name, city, and date. Post on x or facebook. Com cspan. Well get to your thoughts here in just a minute. According to capitol hill reports, Steve Scalise needs that magic number of 217. He does not have that right now as we approach noon eastern time here on the east coast. There are 10 republicans who have publicly stated they are not going to be voting for Steve Scalise for speaker. Here they are, chip roy of texas. Marjorie Taylor Greene of georgia. Also ohios max miller. South carolinas nancy ma
Viewers in the United States and around the world. It is 5 00 a. M. In washington and noon in tel aviv where Secretary Of State Antony Blinken has just arrived and due to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu at this hour. Israel is pounding hamas targets with what it calls a large scale strike. Israel Defense Forces massed 300,000 troops on the border ahead of a potential invasion. The idf says at least 1200 people were killed in israel in the hamas terror attack. Palestinian Officials Say nearly the same number have been killed by israeli airstrikes in gaza. Hamas militants are holding as many as 150 hostages in gaza including an unknown number of americans. President biden says he is focused to getting them out. The press will shout what are you doing to get these folks home. If i told you, i wouldnt be able to get them home. Folks, there is a lot were doing. A lot were doing. I have not given up hope of bringing these folks home. But the idea that im going to stand here before you and tell
Launch the lead with me back in 2013. Alexis, were so sorry. We love you and Thinking Of You and your family. Our coverage continues now with wolf blitzer in the situation room. Happening now, Breaking News. Israel says its now unleashing a large scale strike on hamas. Hamas targets in gaza, intensifying its air war while it builds up its Ground Forces while on the border in gaza. The crisis in gaza is deepening tonight amid daetz and deepening destruction. Israel threatening to cut them off with hostages underground. Secretary of state Antony Blinken is showing solidarity with israel and liking the terror to the worst of isis. Welcome to our viewers in the United States and Around The World. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. This is cnn Breaking News. Our breaking News Coverage begins this hour in the war zone as the israel Hamas Conflict grows increasingly deadly. And theyre holding very critical talks. Cnn at the front lines and other key locations getting new informatio