This is not just israels problem. Now its in israel but this is a whole world problem. We expect theres a likelihood of escalation, escalation by iranian proxies directed against our forces. We step up and deal with this axis of evil, china, russia, iran. Because its an immediate threat to the United States. Sandra a warning from Mitch Mcconnell about a new axis of evil as we get word of a brandnew drone strike or attacks against a u. S. Base housing american troops in syria. So far no injuries have been reported, meanwhile we are awaiting two briefings at this hour. One from the white house, where john kirby will be joining karine jeanpierre, the press secretary, and another happening a few minutes later from the State Department and a big hello and welcome to you as we begin a new week in new york. Bill im bill hemmer in for john roberts, making his way back to the u. S. Of a. , and from israel. Good afternoon to you where you are. Things stand at this hour, israel says its forces st
Im Chris Jansing live at msnbc headquarters in new york. As we speak, gaza is being decimated by punishing air strikes. Israels Defense Minister is emphasizing that this is phase one, warning of a potentially monthslong invasion designed to wipe hamas off the earth. The latest sign this could explode into a wider war. Plus, the Herculean Task ahead in the house as nine men square off in the attempt to claim the cube yous honor of becoming house speaker. What are the chances this produces more gridlock and chaos . Well have a live report from capitol hill. And what is potentially a 10 million question. Were Donald Trumps defamatory comments about the writer e. Jean carroll covered by president ial immunity . Hell test that theory today in court. We begin overseas with the war pushing into a more dangerous phase, already spilling beyond its initial borders. Today the Israeli Military announced it sent tanks and infantry on a series of limited raids deep into gaza, escalating beyond the a
Fears mounted sunray that the israel karine good afternoon everybody, good to see everyone. A couple of things at the top of why turn over to the admiral. As the conflict between israel and hamas continues, President Biden has made it a top priority to ensure that the post didnt people receive urgent humanitarian that the Palestinian People receive urgent humanitarian aid. There have been calls with the president of egypt and at meetings and calls with Prime Minister netanyahu. Very glad to see the first convoy for the humanitarian assistance over the weekend crossed the border into gaza. I reach palestinians in need. T to reach palestinians in need. It is important to keep rafah open. Humanitarian assistance remains a critical and urgent need for palestinians in gaza. We know and we understand this, much more is needed. This will remain a priority for us in the days and weeks ahead. I wanted to say a few words about supplemental requests we detailed to all of you on friday. The presid
Elections, his interactions with President Trump over the last three or four months or so. And the fate of former National Security director michael flynn. We are opening up our phone lines to hear from you, your thoughts on the hearing today. And heres how you do that. 20274898921 republican line. 2027488920 for democrats. For independents and all others, 2027488922. Well also look at lots of tweets out there, the comey hash tag. Look for those and your comments on facebook, as well. If we see more members come up before the cameras, well take you there live. The committee has a closed session now. You may have heard richard burr talking about that. Senator burr, rather, talking about that. Closed session with james comey but that will about do it for the day. Our coverage looks like this, we hope to take you live to hear from President Trumps attorney to make a comment on todays hearing. Hell be at the National Press club sometime between 1 30 and it can. Aiming to show it to you liv
And the toll of destruction is overwhelming. Nearly six hundred homes burned to the ground. Thousands more still threatened. And the fire is 35 percent contained. We have Team Coverage tonight. Kron4s scott rates is talking with evacuees. About their plans to rebuild and recover. Kate cagle talks with a man sheltering dozens of animals from the fire. But first, grant lodes is here with more. About those who lost their lives in the fire. Grant . Grant three confirmed deaths. Bruce burns, barbara mcwilliams, and leonard neft all lost their lives. An unknown number of people still missing. Barbara mcwilliams, a retired teacher, had multiple sclerosis and was unable to drive. Rescue crews said, they were unable to make it to her, before her middletown apartment was lost. Leonard neft a former San Jose Mercury News Reporter was packing his car to leave, when he last spoke with his wife. Officials confirmed his death today. The body of bruce burns another middletown resident has been discove