Israel Declares War and Interview with Secretary of State Blinken
Oct 8, 2023
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Secretary of State Blinken and Israel's ambassador Herzog discuss the war in Israel. Congresswoman Mace shares motive for ousting Speaker McCarthy. Governor Pritzker and Mayor Adams warn about the migrant crisis. Other topics include selecting a new Speaker of the House, humanitarian impact of the conflict, and government shutdown possibilities.
Israel and Hamas are engaged in a violent conflict with hundreds of casualties.
The ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has caused disarray within the Republican-led Congress.
Deep dives
Israel's Response to Hamas Attack
Israel recently declared war after Hamas staged a stunning assault by land, air, and sea. The conflict has led to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken discuss the escalating situation and the need to respond.
The Ousting of Kevin McCarthy
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was recently ousted in a historic move by the House of Representatives. This has left the Republican-led Congress in disarray. South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, one of the Republicans who voted to remove McCarthy, discusses the challenges of uniting the party and getting back to work.
Concerns Over the Migrant Crisis
A growing chorus of Democrats, including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, are warning that the migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border is spiraling out of control. They call for more federal assistance to handle the influx, particularly in states like Illinois and New York, which are already struggling.
Tim Scott's Bid for the White House
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott discusses his bid for the White House in 2024. He criticizes the current state of the economy under President Biden and calls for a stronger focus on border security and immigration reform.
This week on Face the Nation, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel's ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog join the show as war erupts in Israel. And after the stunning ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, one of the eight Republicans who voted to topple their speaker, shares her motive. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is fresh off a tour of Latin America, warn that the migrant crisis is spiraling out of control.