Interference case. How damaging is it for the former president and the new drama in the new york fraud case the social media post that just cost donald trump 5,000 the urgent manhunt after a maryland judge is shot dead at his home the Armed And Dangerous suspect. Was he angry with the judge over his divorce . And the voices of war. The people weve met whose lots are forever changed. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt and good evening im tom llamas in for lester. We begin with the dramatic and positive development in the israel hamas war the release of two american hostages, a mother and her daughter, held by hamas in gaza. Judith and natali raanan, these are the first hostages to be freed among 200 or more captured during that hamas Terrorist Attack on israel almost two weeks ago moments ago, President Biden speaking to those two american women telling them, the government will fully support them as they recover they happen to be Family Members of our longtime Foreign
He saw that first image of them finally freed and what about the more than 200 other hostages hamas still holds . All this as israeli strikes hammer gaza. A church sheltering civilians badly damaged. Lines of trucks carrying aid for gaza stranded at the egypt border. What is Still Holding them up . Also, the house gop dropping jim jordan as their Speaker Nominee after he loses a third vote. The chaos and the new candidates jumping in. The surprise in court, a former lawyer for the Trump Campaign Pleading Guilty in that Georgia Election interference case. How damaging is it for the former president . And the new drama in the new york fraud case. The social media post that just cost donald trump 5,000. The urgent manhunt after a maryland judge is shot dead at his home. The Armed And Dangerous suspect. Was he angry with the judge over his divorce . And the voices of war. The people weve met whose lots are forever changed. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. And good eveni
Chaos on capitol hill. A group of jewish protester are calling for an israel ham has cease far taking over the Cannon Office builder. Arrests have been made. The president pledging americas support for israel but also telling the jewish state to show restraint in gaza. Come to israel with a single message. Youre not alone. Youre not alone. As long as the United States stands and we will stand forever, the recent Terrorist Assault on the people of this nation has left a deep, deep wound. Theres no higher priority than the release and safe return of all of these hostages. But i caution this while you feel that rage, dont be consumed by it. After 911, we were enraged in the United States. While we sought justin and got justice, we made mistakes. Moments ago, President Biden talking to reporters on Air Force One and calling the trip successful. It was a quick trip. Lots happening today. What do you make of the president s trip or even about this protest at the capitol . So he flies over th
No clear evidence of that. President biden yesterday on 60 minutes doubling down on a warning to others in the middle east. It comes as the u. S. Military is increasing its presence in the region amid a threat from iran and hezbollah. U. S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken back in israel this morning to continue diplomatic talks after a weekend of meetings with leaders in the middle east. Meanwhile, in gaza, Palestinian Civilians are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Well go live to israelgaza border for the very latest on all of that in just a moment. Also ahead, an update on the speakers race here at home. Republicans have a vote planned for tomorrow, but it appears the nominee once again does not have the support needed to win. There is so much news on this monday morning. There really is. Probably the most important election in europe. Oh, my gosh. Over the past decade. Poland. I dont think thats an overstatement in poland. Right now, it looks like the pro west, pro european, the
We will make sure they have what it needs to take care of its citizens, defend itself and respond to this attack. Theres no justification for terrorism. Theres no excuse. Hamas does not stand for the palestinian peoples right to dignity and selfdetermination. Its stated purpose is annihilation on the murder of jewish people. President biden making it clear that the United States stands with israel, promising support following the hamas Terrorist Attacks. The president also confirmed that there are americans being held hostage by the terror group. Well get an update on what is being done to try and free them. And weve seen more explosions in gaza this morning as the conflict enters its fifth day. Well get a live report from israel in just a moment. Also ahead, National Security analyst for nbc news and msnbc clint watts with an overview of the war and what could happen next. Good morning and welcome to morning joe. It is wednesday, october 11th. Lets dive right in. Israel is ramping up