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and we've seen that over the past several weeks. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu publicly saying that the israelis won't be swayed by the american administration or the president himself. the reality behind the scenes is much different. the israelis rely on the united states not only for military equipment, but also a intelligence support in their battle against hamas and islamic jihad inside gaza and against iranian proxies across the region. and so they're certainly taking some direction from the president -- howard: right. trey, always appreciate your analysis. sorry, didn't mean to step on you there. that's it for this edition of "mediabuzz." i'm howard kurtz. you can sin screen to media buzzmeter, it's usually about a half hour, sometimes locker, sometimes shorter. that's a part of the fun out. and we are here next sunday, 11 eastern, with the only media analysis show on national television. ♪ ♪

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repeatedly, his head would fall down. howard: and that reverberated through the media echo chamber. i'm howard kurtz and this is "mediabuzz." ♪ howard: in the battle over jury selection, there's a deep ideological divide among the pundits. >> show me a juror who says they can be unbiased towards trump, and i'll show you a liar. that's why we don't have political trials in america. fairness is impossible. >> make no if mistake, this is no ordinary trial, this is a taxpayer-funded, media-promoted political smear campaign against donald trump. of. >> he went on another posting spree on his social media grift this morning scream ising about how his trial is an assault on america. >> the crime isn't just being friends with the guy that owns "national enquirer," it's the change of money, it's the fabrication of the stories.

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but he drew attention from his rivals whose iowa events are being buried by snow. one opponent did briefly breakthrough the static, chris christie, dropping out of the race. i'm howard kurtz and this is "mediabuzz." ♪ ♪ howard: and we'll talk to martha maccallum in iowa about moderating that town hall with donald trump. and hunter biden's latest stunt, storming in and out of his own house contempt hearing. the appellate panel was openly skeptical of the trump team's argument that he couldn't be criminally charged unless he was first impeached and convicted. the judges' question whether a president could order the military to murder an opponent just resigned before impeachment. if. >> but if precedent is overturned and the constitution's ignored, every president once they leave office is vulnerable to be indicted by their successor.

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themselves, general ryder. howard: yeah, he goes out out and says what he was told. >> technically it was, it was scheduled, not emergency, you think of like removing a mole -- howard: yeah. minor procedure. and it turns out even the procedure you referred to is considered major surgery. we just keep finding out more. >> he's still in the hospital, two weeks later. howard: see you a little later. next on "mediabuzz," martha maccallum weighs in from des moines. ♪ ♪

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if the justice department proceeds with any charges against hunter biden, that the president will not pardon his own son. howard: right. and that could well happen. and at the same time, he could be -- he's facing jail time. we can't lose sight of that fact. great to see you, alex hoff. thank you. that's it for this edition of "mediabuzz." i'm howard kurtz. you can describe to my daily podcast, "media buzzmeter." join the millions who have downloaded it where we have a good time. i'm going to keep talking at length, so many stories we would like to get to, but iowa is the big one, donald trump. we'll see what happens tomorrow. back here next sunday, 11 eastern, with the only media analysis show on national television. ♪ ♪ [sneeze] dude you coming?

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spokespeople say, oh, look at this, headlines about biden clash aring over january 6th, why aren't you using terms like insurrection, attack on democracy. you're going to see more of that. howard: so they create critique the president's conduct, but, of course, a lot of politicians do that. defense secretary lloyd austin not telling the press for five days he was hospitalized. so much for transparency. that's it for this edition of "mediabuzz." i'm howard kurtz. quick mention that, just a suggestion that you subscribe to my daily podcast, media buzz mete per. there you see our logo. we are back here next sunday, 11 eastern, that'll be one day before the iowa caucuses. so hope you'll be around for that that show. it'll be a special one. we've been talking about this for a year, right? see you then with the only media analysis show on national television. ♪ ! every day can be extraordinary with rich,

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on this question, and i think we are getting there. i say that tragically because, clearly, a lot more people are going to lose their lives. trey i didn't think, great to see you from israel. thank you so much. next on "mediabuzz," does ron desantis have a shot in iowa and eventually at overtaking donald trump? our conversation right after this. ♪ it's our phone bill! we pay for things that we don't need! bloated bundles, the reckless spending! no more... (mom) that's a bit dramatic... a better plan is verizon. it starts at 25 dollars a line. (dad) did you say 25 dollars a line? (sister) and save big on things we love, like netflix and max! (dad) oh, that's awesome (mom) spaghetti night -- dinner in 30 (dad) oh, happy day! (vo) a better plan to save is verizon. it starts at $25 per line guaranteed for 3 years and get both netflix and max for just $10/mo. only on verizon. so... - we're engaged! - we're engaged! congrats carol! your youngest finally popped the question. but now, you're really going to have to get those new dentures. after all, you need a smile that matches the moment.

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>> if donald trump was an insurrectionist, he should not be allowed or able to run for office. and if he's disqualified, that isn't undemocratic. howard: that, of course, in reasons to the ballot bans and the supreme court late friday agreed e to hear the former president's appeal of the all-democratic court's decision. trump's also appealed to the courts in maine, the ruling by the democratic and highly partisan sec share of -- secretary of state. nikki haley still trying to distance herself from the uproar over herz refusal to use the word layoff slavery when asked the cause of the civil war. >> the media's the only one that has talked about this issue. >> no, that's actually not true finish. >> not one person on the ground request. i should have said slavery, i didn't do it. i immediately, the very next day, came out and said i was wrong. howard: fairly or unfairly, the press is describing the contest between haley and desantis as a battle for second place. i'm howard kurtz and this is "mediabuzz."

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his campaign? if here's an exclusive preview. >> look, i get request it. like, no matter -- when we got endorsed by governor reynolds, it was not something9 that the media wanted to make a big deal of because it didn't fit the narrative. so i think a lot of this is motivated reasoning. they want to have this predetermined outcome. alicia: additional campaign 2024 analysis with the florida above and a whole lot more tomorrow at 1 11 a.m. eastern on "mediabuzz." ♪ liver e liver new rockets have been fired into northern israel as hezbollah retaliates for a killing of a top leader of hamas many beirut. that's next. hashtag still not coughing?! mucinex dm gives you 12 hours of relief from chest congestion and any type of cough, day or night. mucinex dm. it's comeback season. ♪

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to spend a good portion of his time in 2024 litigating and dealing with with the court system? obviously, maybe it's a coincidence or maybe it's not. but it certainly seems to be very convenient from the if point of view of the democrats that likely, certainly one of the leading presidential contenders is going to be tied up in court and not on the campaign trail. if i suspect that is viewed as a feature, not a bug of the system among certain people on the democratic side here. alicia: that is one packed calendar. mark smith, thank you so much. we appreciate your expertise. >> thank you. griff: alicia, packed, indeed. coming up in the next hour, former white house deputy chief of staff karl rove joins eric and arthel for a lot more discussion on all things politics which means that white board could be coming out. you don't want to miss it, tune in. alicia: this week on "mediabuzz," howie kurtz analyzes the media's role in the 2024 presidential campaign with republican presidential candidate ron desantis. how has the media with impacted

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