Rep. Pelosi on Speaker McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into Pres. Biden: “they have nothing”
Sep 14, 2023
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses Kevin McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into President Biden and her decision to seek re-election at 83. The capture of escaped killer Danilo Cavalcante is also discussed.
North Korea and Russia's growing closeness could have implications for geopolitics in the region.
The devastating flooding in Libya has caused a humanitarian crisis with concerns of disease outbreaks.
Deep dives
Kim Jong-un invites Vladimir Putin to visit Pyongyang
During their meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Pyongyang. Putin reportedly accepted the invitation, although there are no concrete plans yet for the visit. This comes after the two leaders held high-level talks in Russia, where they discussed potential deals, including sharing rocket technology. The invitation suggests a growing closeness between North Korea and Russia, with potential implications for geopolitics in the region.
Troubling talks between Putin and Kim Jong-un
The recent talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have raised concerns among the international community. The meeting took place after North Korea launched a short-range missile, signaling its defiance against the existing sanctions. While details about the talks remain scant, the discussions reportedly focused on potential arms deals, including the transfer of rocket technology from Russia to North Korea. The US has described the talks as troubling, highlighting the need for continued pressure on North Korea to denuclearize.
Capture of escape murderer brings relief
After a 13-day manhunt, the armed escape murderer, Danello Kevilkonte, has been captured in eastern Pennsylvania. Local authorities, along with federal agents, apprehended Kevilkonte after he was detected by a DEA surveillance plane. During his time on the run, Kevilkonte survived by hiding in the woods, stealing supplies, and eating watermelon and drinking water from streams. His capture was a relief to the community, as they had been living in fear during the manhunt. Kevilkonte is now back in state prison to serve the rest of his life sentence.
Catastrophic flooding in Libya leaves thousands dead
Libya is grappling with a devastating humanitarian crisis after heavy rainfall and the failure of two dams caused catastrophic flooding. The death toll is estimated to be in the thousands, with bodies still being recovered. The destruction has left entire towns underwater, and rescue workers are struggling to identify and bury the dead. The United States and the United Kingdom have announced initial humanitarian assistance to the country, but the scale of the disaster is immense, and authorities are concerned about the potential for disease outbreaks.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sat down for an exclusive interview with Anderson Cooper on current House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden. She also discusses her own decision to seek re-election at the age of 83 and whether she thinks Vice President Kamala Harris is the best running mate for Biden. Plus, escaped Pennsylvania killer Danilo Cavalcante was taken into custody, ending a nearly two-week manhunt that drew hundreds of law enforcement officials to the area. Franco Rosa is a former roommate of Cavalcante. He tells Anderson Cooper what went through his head when he heard his former roommate had been captured.
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