Guests discuss the surge at the Southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis downplaying Iowa's importance in the GOP primary elections, the latest developments in Iran and Israel, and topics like migrant crossings, immigration reform negotiations, controversial remarks by Steve King, conspiracy theories, and recent events in Israel, abortion rulings, and a Greenlight advertisement.
Explosions in Iran blamed on Israel raise concerns of a broader regional conflict
Texas can ban emergency abortions following a federal appeals court ruling
Deep dives
Twin explosions in Iran kill nearly 100 people
Two explosions rocked the city of Karman in southeastern Iran during a ceremony marking the death of General Salomoni. The blasts, described as a terror attack, resulted in the deaths of 95 people and injured more than 100 others. Iranian officials blamed Israel for the attack, although Israel has not claimed responsibility. The US stated it was not involved and called for de-escalation of tensions.
Strike in Lebanon raises concerns of regional conflict
Israel conducted a strike in Beirut, Lebanon, killing a top Hamas leader. The US was not given prior notice of the strike but was informed once it was underway. Despite Israel not publicly claiming responsibility, the White House stated that Israel has the right to go after Hamas and its leadership. This action has potential implications for hostage negotiations and raises concerns of a broader regional conflict.
Multiple bomb threats evacuate state capitals
Several state capitals across the US were evacuated due to bomb threats. The threats, sent via mass email, were deemed hoaxes, but law enforcement takes them seriously and considers them federal crimes. While there has been an increase in threats against public officials, authorities actively investigate these threats with the FBI making them a priority.
Federal appeals court upholds Texas abortion ban
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of Texas, stating that the state can ban emergency abortions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued to block 2022 guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services that allows abortions where necessary. This ruling comes after the denial of an emergency court order to allow an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus had a fatal diagnosis. The issue of abortion is expected to be a significant topic in the 2024 election cycle.
Morgan Chesky joins from Eagle Pass, Texas as Speaker Mike Johnson calls attention to the surge at the Southern border. Vivek Ramaswamy offers closing arguments in an NBC News/Des Moines Register interview. Idrees Kahloon, Sara Fagen and María Teresa Kumar react to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) downplaying the importance of Iowa in the GOP primary elections. Ali Arouzi and Dan DeLuce report the latest from Iran and Israel.
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