Laura Coates Live

Gaza is under intense bombardment tonight as the Israeli Air Force pounds targets with punishing airstrikes ahead of a potential ground operation. Plus, CNN's Nick Watt reports on what college students in America from differing backgrounds say they feel about the conflict, as emotions run high across campuses. And, Israel orders more than a million Palestinians to relocate to Southern Gaza in the next 24-hours. Also, Secretary Blinken meets with families of victims who were taken or killed by Hamas, and the IDF says hostages may be held underground in scattered locations.For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel conducts “large-scale strikes” on Hamas, as 300,000 troops amass near the Gaza border, according to the Israeli military. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper joins to discuss what’s likely to be happening behind the scenes, and what could happen next. Plus, Laura Coates speaks with a dual US/Israeli citizen, who says five of her relatives have been kidnapped from a Kibbutz by Hamas. And, Rep. Steve Scalise is picked as the GOP Speaker nominee, but struggles to lockdown votes to win the gavel. Also tonight: The FBI and DHS warn of potential safety concerns around places of worship in the US after the attacks in Israel, and, what the Israel-Hamas war means for US allies. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast 'Tug of War: Attack on Israel'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A survivor of the Israeli music festival attack describes the moments before the killings began. A father speaks about his search for his missing son after a Hamas attack. Biden condemns Hamas' attack on Israel. The podcast explores the brutality of Hamas and factors influencing their actions. The survivor recalls the fear of being held by Hamas. The survivor also shares their search for missing friends and highlights the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Israeli military responds to devastating surprise attack by Hamas, with ongoing conflict resulting in high casualties. Music festival near Gaza-Israel border leads to death of 260 attendees. Hamas claims to hold hostages and threatens to execute civilians. Israel's airstrikes on Gaza, intelligence failure, and the need for investigation are discussed.

Reps. Scalise and Jordan battle for Speaker of the House, alleged Tupac murder suspect reveals details, Bill Maher's 'Overtime' returns

Trump allegedly discussed potentially sensitive information about US nuclear submarines with a member of his Mar-a-Lago club, according to reporting from ABC. Plus, as the House remains divided, Trump is expected to endorse Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to be the next Speaker. And, 109-year-old Viola Fletcher is the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. Her attorney joins to discuss her fight for reparations. Also tonight: would cameras in the courtroom for Trump's federal election subversion trial further divide us, or have people already made up their minds? And, Professor Michael Eric Dyson joins to discuss Trumps escalating violent rhetoric and whether its reporting in the media has become normalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dysfunction continues in the people's House, with no clear succession plan for a new Speaker. Sources tell CNN that in a baffling prioritization, former Speaker McCarthy is behind a move to kick former Speaker Nancy Pelosi out of her office space. Plus, Trump attacks the judge and the attorney general in his $250 million civil fraud case on social media, hours after his gag order is issued. And, the $8 billion fraud trial of disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried begins. Also tonight: the parents of a black gymnast join to speak out about their daughter being snubbed at a medal ceremony and the subsequent support she received from Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP civil war as Kevin McCarthy is removed as Speaker, Trump's gag order in civil fraud case, Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges, Laphonza Butler sworn in as first black lesbian US Senator

Trump is accused of lying about his wealth as his $250 million civil fraud trial begins, and his attorney claims, “There were no victims”. Dan Alexander is a Senior Editor at Forbes. He joins to discuss what the former president’s property paperwork tells us about how Trump calculates his real estate values. Plus, kidnapped 9-year-old Charlotte Sena is found, safe – what we know about the ransom note and who delivered it to her parent’s home. And, Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar is carjacked at gunpoint in D.C. Also, as Rep. Gaetz moves to oust Speaker McCarthy, former Republican Rep. Bob Inglis joins to deliver a message to his party: “It’s time to grow up”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in the Georgia election subversion case, flipping for the prosecution and agreeing to testify. That, as Trump tells reporters he “May” attend his $250 million civil fraud trial in New York on Monday. Plus, historic, surging floodwaters overwhelm the New York City area after a month's worth of rain falls in a few short hours. And, the looming question tonight - will there be a government shutdown in 24-hours, and what would be the immediate impact on Americans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices