Discussion on the election of the new Speaker of the House and updates on the Israeli-Hamas conflict. Turkey President's remarks on Hamas, UN Secretary General's response to allegations. Suspicious death of a Minnesota poison expert's wife and the shooting incident involving Nashville's police chief's son.
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Mike Johnson elected as new Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress.
Intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas leading to increased casualties and political tensions.
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Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress. After several failed candidates, the GOP conference finally unified behind Johnson in a 220 to 209 vote. Johnson, described as a loyal, honest, and conservative legislator, will now preside over important issues such as funding the government and aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Israeli forces continue campaign against Hamas terrorists
As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its 19th day, Israeli forces are intensifying their efforts to seek out Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Since the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7th, over 1,400 Israelis have been killed and more than 200 people, including foreigners, have been taken captive. Hamas claims that thousands of Palestinians have been killed and wounded. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, referring to Hamas as a liberation group, has canceled his plans to visit Israel citing misuse of goodwill by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has denied claims that he justified the Hamas terror attacks on Israel and emphasized the importance of recognizing that the attacks did not happen in a vacuum due to the suffocating occupation the Palestinian people have endured.