Host welcome back to washington journal. We are joined by the editorinchief of breaking defense, aaron mehta. Welcome to the program. Guest thanks for having me. Host there is an initial tranche of u. S. Military support heading to israel, some has already arrived. Can you walk us through what those things are . Guest the biggest thing that israel has asked for and the u. S. Is kicking their way already is iron dome interceptors. Iron dome is israels missiledefense system primarily aimed at things like rockets, which you see hamas using significantly over the past couple weeks. Iron dome has a pretty high success rate, considered the Gold Standard for this kind of interceptor. Host explain iron dont, how it works. Is it an american system or israeli system . Guest its an israeli system with american funding. There are different layers to this. It was cofunded by the u. S. U. S. Has taken some of that technology back, put that into our own military. The system is linked to a different n
Host good morning. Thursday, october 12. Both on the house floor are expected soon though not scheduled. The delay in electing a speaker has hindered any passing. Secretary blinken arrived in the region. We are taking your calls on the topic. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Democrats, 202 7488002. You can send us a text at 202 7488003. Be sure to include your first name and your state. Welcome to todays washington journal. We will start with the speaker vote. This is a rollcall with the headline, speaker vote uncertain as jordan backers hold out. At least 20 republicans can oppose on the floor, more than enough to seek sink the speaker bid. Steve scalise is bid is on shaky ground as a republicans went behind closed doors to figure out the next steps, even after selecting the nominee during a morning conference meeting. Several conservative said they will not support skellys on the floor, even as his top arrival for the job is supporting him and encouraging others to d
Democracy. Host welcome back ton journal. We are joined by the editorinchief of breaking defense, aaron mehta. Welcome to the program. Guest thanks for having me. Host there is an initial tranche of u. S. Military support heading to israel, some has already arrived. Can you walk us through what those things are . Guest the biggest thing that israel has asked for and the u. S. Is kicking their way already is iron dome interceptors. Iron dome is israels missiledefense system primarily aimed at things like rockets, which you see hamas using significantly over the past couple weeks. Iron dome has a pretty high success rate, considered the Gold Standard for this kind of interceptor. Host explain iron dont, how it works. Is it an american system or israeli system . Guest its an israeli system with american funding. There are different layers to this. It was cofunded by the u. S. U. S. Has taken some of that technology back, put that into our own military. The system is linked to a different
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14 confirmed dead amidst the attacks in israel. Were live from washington with the latest from President Biden on the american response the horrors of war. As the death toll continues to climb in the middle east, Richard Engel is there to take us inside the aftermath. Who will speak for the congress as matters both at home and abroad continue to pile up, lawmakers hope to elect a new speaker of the house find out what will be on the agenda after todays vote. For international companies, its no longer business as usual. Arabile joins us from london on how some of the worlds most Prominent Companies are dealing with the fallout from the israelhamas war and selflove on top beyonces backup dancers are striking out on their own as they look to spread the power of dance across country its wednesday october 11. Early today starts right now good morning, good to be back with you, im phillip mena im frances rivera. A nation shocked after towns and village were overrun and civilians slaughtered.