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Biden to Visit Israel & House Speaker Floor Vote | Afternoon Update | 10.17.23

Oct 17, 2023
05:37
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President Biden's visit to Israel, House Speaker floor vote, Trump's lawsuit, extremist killing in Brussels, missile delivery to Ukraine, and Putin's visit to Beijing are discussed in this episode.
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  • President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support and consult on next steps after recent terrorist attacks by Hamas.
  • The House still does not have a speaker as Jim Jordan failed to receive enough votes in the first floor vote and a second vote is expected later today.

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President Biden to visit Israel amid Gaza conflict

President Biden is traveling to Israel this week to show support for the country in the face of recent terrorist attacks by Hamas. The administration has increased military presence in the region, deploying a second aircraft carrier, fighter jets, and a rapid response force. This visit comes after Israeli forces killed a top commander in Hamas' al-Kasam Brigades. The purpose of Biden's trip is to consult on next steps and demonstrate unwavering support for Israel.

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