Israeli retaliation after devastating terror attack, Biden administration's actions on Iran and Israel, impact of rising mortgage rates on homeowners and the economy, discussion on RFK Jr.'s potential third-party candidacy for presidential election.
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Israel declares war after a surprise terror attack by Hamas kills hundreds of Israeli citizens and at least four Americans, leading to significant implications for Israeli-Palestinian relations.
The end of the three-year pause on student loan repayments, coupled with rising interest rates and economic challenges, has resulted in millions of Americans struggling to pay their bills and expressing pessimistic views of the economy.
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Israel declares war after Hamas attack
Israel declares war after a surprise terror attack by Hamas kills hundreds of Israeli citizens and at least four Americans. Hamas launched the deadly attack on Saturday morning, infiltrating over 20 towns and killing numerous unarmed people, including children and elderly individuals. Reports suggest that Iran greenlit and supported the terrorist operation. Israel's military was caught off-guard, leading to hundreds of casualties, thousands of injuries, and reports of unspeakable crimes committed by Hamas. This attack is considered the worst terror attack in modern Israeli history and is expected to have a significant impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Economic challenges facing Americans
As interest rates rise, inflation persists, and student loan payments resume, millions of Americans are struggling to pay their bills. The three-year pause on student loan repayments ended, affecting 28 million borrowers. With Americans collectively holding $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, many now face the dilemma of prioritizing loan payments against essential expenses like rent and groceries. Additionally, small businesses are going bankrupt at a record rate due to rising interest rates and higher costs, while high mortgage rates make homeownership unaffordable for most Americans. These economic challenges have contributed to pessimistic views of the economy and low approval ratings for President Biden's handling of the economy.
RFK Jr. expected to launch third-party run
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is anticipated to announce a third-party run for president, causing speculation about the impact it may have on the general election. RFK Jr. has been sidelined by the Democrats, who have refused to acknowledge his candidacy or allow him to debate Biden. This move is seen as a response to the Democratic Party's rejection. While it remains unclear how this will precisely influence the election, there are concerns that RFK Jr.'s entry could hurt both Trump and Biden. Other potential independent candidates, such as Cornell West and the No Labels Party, have also emerged, leading Democrats to take actions to prevent them from running and causing disruption in the race.
Israel declares war after thousands of Israeli citizens are killed in surprise attacks, Americans continue to see the economy in negative light, and Robert F Kennedy Jr is expected to announce a third party run. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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