First on today's show we delve into the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as Israel takes retaliatory action in the wake of devastating Hamas attacks in Gaza. The question on everyone's mind: Is a large-scale ground invasion on the horizon?

Then we discuss the United States' stance on the conflict. President Joe Biden faces a critical test of his foreign policy acumen as he firmly pledges unwavering support to Israel while condemning Hamas.

Plus, as chaos unfolds on Capitol Hill, we explore the challenges facing Republicans as they endeavor to secure the votes necessary to elect a Speaker of the House.

For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN's podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ

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Israel retaliates to Hamas attacks in Gaza