emerging, horrendous hamas attack and the taking of hostages, but now that the united states is working with israel and trying to assist in locating hamas and understanding hamas structure, we understand they have a gap in capabilities. that s republican congressman mike turner of ohio with a candid assessment of israel s strategy. it s a sign more hostages could soon be freed. we ll have the latest out of the middle east just ahead. plus a preview of an important hearing today in washington that could determine what donald trump can say about his federal election interference case. and also ahead, we ll remember the life and legacy of former first lady rosalind carter. good morning and welcome to way too early on this monday morning. i eemg jonathan lemire. thank you for joining us for this short thanksgiving week. with less than one year to go until the 2024 presidential election, for the first time ever new np be c news polling shows donald trump leading job.
i m doing everything in my power to get you out. is a deal within reach? i ll talk to deputy national security adviser jon finer. plus, blaming biden. our new nbc news poll shows voters are unhappy with president biden and his handling of the israel-hamas war. his approval rating at a new low and he s trailing former president donald trump. i acknowledge there is a disconnect between the numbers and how people feel about their place in the world right now. we still have work to do. why is the president struggling even with members of his own party? and spoiler alert. senator joe manchin tells me he s considering a third-party run in 2024. are you considering running for president? i will do anything i can to help my country. is that a yes? you re saying does that mean you would consider? absolutely. every american should consider. if they re in a position to help save the country, i think they re on the wrong course. my guest this morning presidential ca