Middle east. U. S. Military Officials Today carried out another airstrike on an iranianbacked houthi rebel in yemen. This comes just one day after the u. S. And uk launched strikes on dozens of targets in Western Yemen in response to the groups ongoing assault on shipping vessels and lanes in the red sea. Some fear the strikes could escalate the conflict in the middle east, as the region already grapples with Israels War on gaza. Now, as those tensions flare, questions are swirling here at home about Defense Secretary Lloyd austins hospitalization and his failure to inform, not only the public about his house but also the white house. Today, the pentagon says that the austin remains hospitalized in good condition. Its unclear when he will be released. Here to discuss is greg bruin, former u. S. Diplomat and former director of global engagement in the obama white house. He is not the president of the global Situation Room ink
More could be done, but theyre doing nothing and the president is asking for more aid for Border Patrol and not getting it. Do you think the border is secure . I think the border with the folks who do the work down there are doing a great job. Could we do better . Absolutely. And, again, if the Executive Branch had their way, it would have wanted on Day One and i encourage folks and the senator get something done, send the resources over and we in the Executive Branch follow the laws written by The Congress and there is a broken system. I do want to ask you about the Middle East because polling is showing that President Biden is losing voters due to his support of Israels War against hamas. And, again, muslim leaders in your state are calling for democratic voters to, quote, Abandon Biden at the White House. We saw protesters gathering outside the White House Gates Calling for a ceasefire. Do you think that President Biden needs to change strategies
U. S. Navy s. E. A. L. S reported missing at sea off the coast of somalia and the u. S. Military strikes houthi rebels in yemen. More than two dozen targets hit over two days with help from american allies. Will it stop the attacks on merchant ships In The Red Sea . The houthis vowing more attacks. Revenge for Israels War with hamas, now approaching its 100th day. Countdown to iowa. Just two days until the caucuses. Expected to be the coldest ever on record. The candidates forced to shuffle their schedules. How the bitter Cold And Snow could affect turnout. Former President Donald Trump expecting a win and the new polling on the importance of the race for second place. Rachel scott on the trail. Texas Governor Greg Abbott defending his remarks over the migrant crisis saying theyre doing everything except shooting people who come across the border because the biden administration would charge them with murder. Tonight the governor explains
Live from iowa. This is bbc news. On the eve of the iowa caucuses and the start of the 2024 president ial primary season, all eyes are on the weather and how it will impact turnout. 100 days after hamas attacked israel sparking Israels War on gaza thousands gather in Tel Aviv calling for the release of hostages. Another volcano erupts in iceland with molten lava spewing from the ground near the town of grindavik
Is the one she allegedly had this romantic relationship with. She does leave that one detail out. This is a very serious problem for her. It may not make a very big difference in the prosecution. It may result in her removal or a delay but it wont necessarily result in the dismissal of the case against trump. John Jonathan Turley with our Monday Afternoon legal seminar. Greatly appreciated and good to see you professor. Thank you. Speedo D Stomach sandra seemingly undeterred, rebels firing at a u. S. Warship in the red sea. We will have a live report on that and the state of the Middle East as Israels War on hamas Terrorists Rages on. That is next