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Israel’s ground assault on Gaza intensifies – Israel Defense Forces say they killed dozens of terrorists, who were barricaded in tunnels and buildings, in an overnight operation. Plus, Mike Pence suspends his Presidential campaign. And, an investigation is underway after Friends star Matthew Perry is found dead in a hot tub. Also this morning, how the police were asked to check on the Maine gunman, weeks before the mass shooting in Lewiston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Mass shooting suspect Robert Card is still on the loose nearly 35-hours after the gun violence that killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar & grill in Maine. The US Coast Guard has now joined the search. Plus Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips launches a primary challenge against President Biden. And, the trove of anti LGBTQ+ editorials written by newly appointed House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson...

A manhunt is underway in Maine after multiple mass shootings at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston. Law enforcement sources say at least 16 people are dead. The “person of interest” Police are looking for is military trained as a firearms instructor, and is also a US Army reserve member who was recently committed to a mental health facility...

Overnight, Republicans nominate Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson for House Speaker, ahead of an expected vote at noon. Plus, Israel rejects calls for a ceasefire, launching large-scale strikes on Gaza as US Military advisers urge avoidance of an all-out ground assault, invoking lessons learned from the Iraq War...

Hamas released two Israeli hostages yesterday. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports live from Tel Aviv about the elderly women’s accounts of being kidnapped and held captive by Hamas, the medical attention they and others received, and the “huge network” of tunnels they were hidden in. Plus, Yasmin Porat recounts being used as a human shield by Hamas, and the huge personal losses she has suffered in the war...

Israel launches raids and ramps up airstrikes on Gaza, as the US seeks a delay on the IDF's ground assault for hostage negotiations. Plus, Poppy Harlow asks former Vice President Mike Pence if he agrees with Biden’s request for a pause in Israel’s ground attack against Hamas, and whether he would deploy US Special Forces to rescue American hostages, despite Israel’s intent to conduct their own operations...

Biden makes his case for wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine, saying Hamas and Putin want to “Annihilate” their neighboring democracies. Plus, Netanyahu rallies troops massing near the Gaza border, as Israeli leaders signal a ground invasion could happen soon. And, some Republicans opposing Rep. Jim Jordan for House Speaker say they’ve received menacing phone calls...

President Joe Biden returns to Washington following his visit to Israel. Today, he's preparing for a crucial prime-time address, advocating for wartime aid to Israel. The US Government now assesses that Israel was not responsible for the Gaza explosion. However, a new airstrike has hit southern Gaza, leading to civilian casualties, with the Interior Ministry in Gaza pointing fingers at Israel. In the ongoing Speaker of the House selection, a potential third vote may occur today after Rep...

On today's show, we delve into the recent conflict in Israel, where a massive explosion shook a crucial hospital in northern Gaza City. While Israel attributes it to a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket, the responsible party remains unconfirmed, leading to protests in the streets of Gaza. Plus, President Joe Biden has safely arrived in Israel, expressing his continued support for the nation...

President Biden is set to leave Washington today on a high-stakes trip to Israel, as he comes under growing pressure to get critical aid to millions of civilians in Gaza, to support Israel’s ground offensive, and save American hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Plus, CNN journalist Ibrahim Dahman details his family’s desperate journey out of Gaza City. And, the House will vote on a new Speaker today, but will Rep...