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the militias that they sponsor. we are also getting some more details on the timing of the response to those three american soldiers killed in jordan last week and how it unfolded throughout this week. just in a moment, i will talk with deputy director -- for the very latest response from the administration as well as the defense department. but first, we're going to head to the region and nbc news chief international correspondent, -- who's joining us from iraq. welcome, here, so has the region reacting? what can we expect next? >> well alex, i think what we saw last night was not i...

derailment have been prevented? if so, how? the answer to that question will eventually come from the ntsb, which is currently investigating the crash, but we can and should take a look at the conditions of rail freight across this country and the allegations that across the industry safety is being sacrificed for profit. we spoke with one 40-plus year veteran railroader and certified accident investigator who told us what happened in east palestine was the logical outcome of precision schedules railroading. and that without change it will happen again. we're going to explain what th...

>> now, 15 million barrels does sound like a lot, and it does have the potential to drive down gas prices in the short term, but it is not a new release. it has been planned for a while now. the final tranche of that 180 million barrels the white house announced last spring. so why announce it today? again, president biden said it was not about politics, but the election is 20 days away, and polls show the economy is dominating the national consciousness. around 80% say the economy or inflation or both will play a major role in how they cast their vote. the president wants to remind ...

there are more electric vehicles sucking up power. even now governor newsom is telling drivers not to charge their cars until 9:00 at night because of rolling outages. watch. >> everyone has to do their part to step up for a few more days. early morning hours particularly tomorrow and next day or so, pre-cool your home. run air conditioning earlier when more power is available. close windows and blinds to keep your home cool. after 4:00 p.m., in particular, 4:00 p.m. turn thermostat up to 78 or higher. >> california residents bracing for blackouts four days after present biden energy...

we need a full -- it is not denied. i'm going to call up the secretary of the d.o.d. >> reporter: senator mccarthy and mitch mcconnell calling christopher miller urging a faster response. >> getting there in one hell of a hurry, you understand. >> i got you loud and clear, leader. >> reporter: and pelosi and schumer confronting jeffrey rosen in a heated phone call. >> no, please answer my question. answer my question. >> senator, we're going to do everything i can do. >> does that include asking the president who are followers of his to leave the capitol. >> finally word coming from ...