Retired General Petraeus discusses potential responses to a drone attack in Jordan. Amy Walter explains how immigration may impact an upcoming special election. The roundtable debates Nikki Haley's campaign for the White House. Allegations against UN workers involved in a terrorist attack are explored.
The White House is considering options to respond to a deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed 3 US troops.
Immigration may impact the upcoming special election in New York's third congressional district.
Nikki Haley's presidential campaign faces challenges as she trails Donald Trump in the polls and is focusing on winning her home state of South Carolina.
Deep dives
US presents framework deal to Hamas for ceasefire and release of hostages
Negotiators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar are presenting Hamas with a framework for a 60-day pause in fighting. The deal includes the release of hostages held in Gaza and aims to reach a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War. The proposal is being presented to Hamas, who will ultimately decide whether to accept it.
Allegations of UNRWA workers' involvement in the October 7 attack
Israel has alleged that at least 12 members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) participated in the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Israel claims that evidence supports these allegations, and the US, among other countries, has suspended aid to UNRWA pending investigation. UNRWA has condemned the attack but warns that aid delivery may be impacted without additional funding.
Nikki Haley's campaign struggles in Republican primary
Nikki Haley's presidential campaign faces significant challenges as she trails Donald Trump in the polls. After losses in Iowa and New Hampshire, she is now focusing on winning her home state of South Carolina. Haley acknowledges the need to perform better in South Carolina than in New Hampshire, but insists that a win is not necessary to stay in the race. Despite her claims of electability, Haley's campaign faces an uphill battle in convincing Republicans that she is a viable alternative to Trump.
Border politics intensify as Donald Trump injects himself into the debate
Donald Trump criticizes the GOP's border bill, asserting that he would not support the 'horrible open borders betrayal' because he would rather have no bill than a bad bill. Trump's involvement further complicates the issue for congressional Republicans, who are torn between supporting the former president and addressing the border crisis. The ongoing debate highlights the fault lines within the Republican Party and the challenges faced by lawmakers in finding a solution to the border situation.
President Biden faces criticism over Middle East policy
President Biden receives criticism from Arab American voters, progressive activists, and religious leaders over his policies in the Middle East, particularly regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Criticism focuses on the civilian casualties and destruction resulting from Israeli airstrikes, as well as the perception that the US is not doing enough to broker a ceasefire. The Biden administration faces pressure to change its approach and push for a political solution to the conflict.
The White House is weighing how to respond to a deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. troops. Retired General David Petraeus discusses some of the options the Biden administration may be considering. Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, explains how immigration may affect the upcoming special election in New York's third congressional district. Tia Mitchell, Stephen Hayes and former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to debate the state of Nikki Haley’s campaign for the White House as she vows to stay in the race through Super Tuesday.
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