Katy tur. Tom emmer, come on down. The third speaker nominee in as many weeks. Does he have the votes . The center of the conference seems to be with him, but what about the flanks . On paper, hes generally a traditional republican, not so conservative. He voted for the stopgap funding measure, for example and is currently a member of Leadership Serving as majority whip, but he also voted to certify the last election and even though President Biden did win and certifying was the constitutional move, that vote could keep him from the gavel and keep the house in chaos. During this mornings round of Secret Ballot Voting to choose a nominee emmer fell short of the 217 he needs to win on the floor. Joining us now republican congressman from colorado, ken buck. Congressman, i know emmer has been on your bingo card for a while. You voted for him multiple times. Do you see him flipping enough votes to actually get the gavel . I think it became more difficult recently. When i say recently i say
In the last few minutes, the Us Government has said israel may have breached humanitarian law in gaza using american weapons. The Biden Administration presents a report to congress critical of the way israels used american weapons. Meanwhile, the Israeli Military is creating defensive positions in gaza in defiance of us wishes. Well discuss what all that means with our expert panel. Also tonight, labour unveils their own plans to deal with illegal migration. The shadow Immigration Minister tells us what hed do with small Boat Arrivals. Those who are rejected, where will they go . There are countries like pakistan, bangladesh, which are low grant rate countries, they are safe countries. And do look up where you might see a spectacular Northern Lights show tonight. Good evening. In the last few moments, the Us State Department has said it has reasonable to assess beliefs that us supplied arms were used in ways inconsistent with israels obligations. It follows news earlier this week that
The city lit up by the generators that have been swinging into action since the power station stopped working hours ago. Those generators were thought to be the only source of electricity and this afternoon, the un chief, antonio guterres, has been addressing this crisis, saying crucial life saving supplies, including food and water, must be allowed into the strip. Hes calling for humanity , an aid corridor into gaza. He , an aid corridor into gaza. He also called for the release of all hostages and a de escalation of the violence. Of the violence. As i am concerned about the recent exchange of fire along the blue line and recent reported attacks from southern lebanon. I appeal to all parties and those who have an influence over those parties to avoid any further escalation and spill over. I further escalation and spill over. I call for the immediate over. I call for the Immediate Release of all israeli hostages held in gaza. Civilians must be held in gaza. Civilians must be protected
Now. This is a jampacked day for the trump Transition Team. We are both here. We are out of the running. Hes meeting with the japan Prime Minister. I am jon scott. The japanese Prime Minister will be the first foreign leader to sit down with president elect trump. Mike pence is meeting with congressional leaders on capitol hill and paul ryan and nancy pelosi and schumer. And mike has more from capitol hill. Reporter jenna, good afternoon. A bit of a homecoming for vicepresident elect mike pence. With a meeting with House Speaker paul ryan. Pence started meeting with ryan and House Republican and he served 12 years as a member of congress. And pence thanked his former colleagues for the hospitality he received. It is very humbling to be back with my colleagues. We are excited to move the trump agenda forward in congress and i am grateful. Reporter he left to go to the transition headquarters. He met with the senate of the Foreign Relations meeting and i asked senator corker if he was th
Now. This is a jampacked day for the trump Transition Team. We are both here. We are out of the running. Hes meeting with the japan Prime Minister. I am jon scott. The japanese Prime Minister will be the first foreign leader to sit down with president elect trump. Mike pence is meeting with congressional leaders on capitol hill and paul ryan and nancy pelosi and schumer. And mike has more from capitol hill. Reporter jenna, good afternoon. A bit of a homecoming for vicepresident elect mike pence. With a meeting with House Speaker paul ryan. Pence started meeting with ryan and House Republican and he served 12 years as a member of congress. And pence thanked his former colleagues for the hospitality he received. It is very humbling to be back with my colleagues. We are excited to move the trump agenda forward in congress and i am grateful. Reporter he left to go to the transition headquarters. He met with the senate of the Foreign Relations meeting and i asked senator corker if he was th