From the middle east. 2 american hostages have reportedly been freed by hamas. As gaza is awaiting much needed relief supplies. Plus, a strike is tentatively off the table. We will go live in San Francisco for the details on the deal. That was just reached between teachers and the School District. And a group of east bay students honoring a mentor taken too soon by taking home the top prize in a local competition. Station. 2. Thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news at 2. Im Justine Waldman and we have learned that those hostages who are now free are a mother and daughter from the chicago area. Meantime, conditions in gaza are getting worse as President Biden is calling on congress to approve 14 billion dollars in military aid for israel. Reporter chip yost has the latest. In the chicago area, there is relief just last week. Loved ones were pleading for the safe return of judith run and her 18 yearold daughter natalie, who had been taken hostage by Hamas Terrorists while they were
In aid. The package is meant to help israel, but also some other causes. Our washington correspondent Alexandra Limon joins us now live to break it all down. Thanks for joining us. Justine in making his request. President biden emphasized the need to fight both dictators and terrorists. And he said that when americas allies are safe for the country is safer, too. After delivering an Oval Office Address thursday. American leadership is what holds the world together. President biden sent his request to congress for a massive aid package for israel, ukraine and other causes. American allies will keep u. S. America the 105 billion dollar aid package includes 14 billion for israel and 60 billion for ukraine. Not only is it the right thing to do. But the rest of the world is watching what we did. Senate democratic leader Chuck Schumer said the package is expected to move through the senate quickly. The president s request also includes billions for the u. S. Border, taiwan and humanitarian a
World, make us one. Bring unity to our congress, nation, and world. Lord, help us to see that awesome things can be accomplished when we stop worrying about who will get the credit. With this unity, infuse us also with hope, pragmatism, and courage. Lord, give us realistic expectations about our future, reminding us that many problems that took decades to create will not be quickly solved. Motivate us to make the necessary sacrifices so that the rough places will be made smooth, the crooked places will be made straight, and the stars of hope will shine again in our hearts. We pray in your magnificent name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C. , october 19, 2023. To the senate under
Jon theodore. [ cheers and applause ] and now, seth meyers. [ cheers and applause ] seth good evening. Im seth meyers. This is late night. We hope youre doing well. Now if you dont mind, were going to get to the news. Former President Trump appeared to fall asleep yesterday during Michael Cohens testimony for a full half hour. Again . [ laughter ] you know, i was excited for this trial, but it seems like the only thing were accomplishing is making sure that trump is well rested before the election. [ laughter ] Michael Cohen testified yesterday that the former president wasnt thinking about former First Lady Melania Trump when he told him to take care of the Stormy Daniels story. Yeah, no kidding. Id be surprised if he was thinking about her at the wedding. Just a few more vows until cake time. [ laughter ] former republican president ial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy today attended former President Trumps criminal hush money trial, though he had to be removed because he kept screaming, il
We just nailed down an eighth straight up day for the dow. Even the nasdaq, okay, it dipped 0. 3 and this is confounding to a lot of people who dont understand that what certain public figures say is not necessarily what they mean. It is s though the whole thing is choreographed like a netflix series, probably rated number eight on the new movies page, and although as exciting market strength is for me, actually, the latter is not so good. So, maybe you better watch it. Let me direct you to the game plan so you know exactly why i say it is a netflix drama. I really ought to get you involved with what is in my head right now because im really kind of tired of hearing things and not being able to interpret them for you. For instance, monday, the president of the cleveland fed speaks at 9 00 a. M. Will be well covered, of course. Both a hawk and a bear. Her talk with philip jefferson, the levelheaded vice chairman of the fed board of governors will give nestor a chance to start to articul