Company of the president of kenya, william ruta. Hello john roberts in washington, Center Welcome back its going to be a busy afternoon. Sandra good to be back im sandra smith this is America Reports byron r is calling on leaders to lessen kenyas debt and boost business of u. S. Tax dollars. John as kaylee mentioned may be Nonnato Status but an equivalent thereof just ahead. The News Conference may be more about bidens delivery as concerns grow in his recent mental lapses. Sandra the world is watching Jacqui Heinrich is live in the east room right now where this is about to be underway, what can we expect to hear shortly, jackie . We just got the announcement, sandra, the president putting in writing his intent to designate kenya as a major nonnato ally. This is all happening against the backdrop of russia and china trying to deepen ties on the African Continent and washington trying to pitch partnership with the u. S. As an alternative and a drive the message that democracy delivers.
News reporting about whether shes picked up the phone and tried to call him. Plus, economic frustrations at a boiling point, when buying a home feels impossible and Concert Tickets are getting more and more out of reach. The new moves to help consumers from both the Justice Department and some folks here at nbc news. And the big border pushed by democrats, by congress, and the white house, and the major implications for republicans in the 2024 election. But we begin with that stunning aboutface in the president ial race. Nikki haley has called donald trump unstable, unhinged, and unqualified to be president. Now in her first public appearance since ending her campaign, she says shell help put him back in the white house. Ly be voting for trump. Having said that, i stand by what i said in my suspension speech. Trump would be smart to reach out to the millions of people who voted for me and continue to support me. And not assume that theyre just going to be with him. Well, trump will hav
This hour with Breaking News that the white house were any minute now were expecting President Biden to speak at a News Conference with kenyas president william ruto. The two are marking 60 years of diplomatic ties between these two countries. Yesterday, President Biden rolled out the red carpet for Brudos Arrival the First Official state visit of an african leader since 2008. And its happening as both china and russia expand, there fluence in africa cnns mj lee is live for us waiting for President Biden at the white house. And j, what more can you tell us about whats on the agenda today yet boris, we are running Just A Little Bit behind schedule, but we do expect eddie moment here. President biden and president ruto of kenya to walk into the east room im for that too, and to Press Conference, that of course, refers to the fact that each leader is going to get to call on to reporters of their choice from the respective press delegation. But one of the major announcements that we do exp
By hamas while underscoring the need to minimise civilian casualties in gaza. The president will hear from israel, helped Conduct Operations that help minimises civilian casualties and enable humanitarian assistance to floaty civilians in gaza anyway that does not benefit hamas. To that does not benefit hamas. To that end today and at our request, the United States and israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable donor nations and humanitarian organisations to Reach Civilians In Gaza and them alone. Including the possibility of opening areas to help keep civilians say. It is critical that we get aid to them as soon as possible. We share concern that hamas may destroy aid entering gaza or may otherwise prevent it from reaching people who need it pulls if a mass man in any way blocked mandatory assistance from reaching civilians including by seizing the aid itself, we will be the first to condemn and rack to prevent it happening again. We welcome israels commitment to this plan
Blinken said President Biden will focus on securing the release of hostages taken by hamas while underscoring the need to minimise civilian casualties in gaza. On wednesday, President Biden will visit israel. To that end, today and at our request, the United States and israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organisations to Reach Civilians In Gaza and them alone. Including the possibility of creating areas to help keep civilians out of harms way. It is critical aid begin flowing into gaza as soon as possible. We share concern that hamas may seize and destroy aid entering gaza or may otherwise prevent from reaching who need it. If hamas in any way block humanitarian assistance from reaching civilians including by seizing the aid itself, will be the first to condemn and work to prevent it from happening again. We welcome the government of israels movement to this plan. The president looks forward to discussing it further