John good Evening And Welcome to washington. Im John Roberts in for bret baier. Next promised Military Operation is underway. Plus, we look at the number of migrants released into the united states who were convicted of violent crimes. And with a possible strike at sea ports on the horizon, retailers are preparing for supply shortages. John but, first, breaking tonight, officials say hundreds could be dead in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Confirming those numbers iS Proving difficult. Millions of people are without Power And Cell service. In North Carolina, the lack of Communication Services have prompted hundreds of Missing Persons reports with many others still stranded in their homes due to high floodwaters. Correspondent Steve Harrigan is in asheville, North Carolina tonight, where he has been surveying the devastation. Steve. Good evening, john. The mayor put it simply she said we need everything. Everything is just. Wiped out and washed away. Our whole house. Roads and bridg
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Forces along its northern border with lebanon. According to one u. S. Official, the idf is planning for a limited Ground Operation that could begin at any moment now. Israeli commandos have been conducting smaller operations over that border in preparation. Just two days after hezbollah confirmed its leader was killed in a massive Idf Strike in southern beirut. A 2,000 Pound Bunker busting bomb, according to an expert who spoke with Nbc News, dropped on the u. S. Designated terror groups headquarters. It follows the detonation of thousands of pagers and walkietalkies and promises they will do whatever it takes to secure the northern border. In addition to killing the hezbollah leader, they killed hamass leader and dropped bombs on Power Plants and Shipping Infrastructure used by the houthis in yemen. The goal, to harm or disable Irans Axis of resistance. The danger, a war in The Middle East that drags in u. S. Forces in. The u. S. Has been able to convince israel to scale back plans fo
On mortgage takers and also removal of purchase restrictions in some of china s largest cities. Finally, we have not seen it yet but it is very likely that they are likely to have another round of fiscal stimulus. Likely to have another round of fiscalstimulus. I likely to have another round of fiscal stimulus. I will say that this is something that we have not seen in a few years, ever since the global financial crisis. I think it is a clear message that the government is willing to increase support for economic growth. Talking of efforts to try and reboot growth. Thailand will start handing out $300 to every citizen part of a $14 billion stimulus package. The scheme has been criticised by economists, including two former central bank governors who say it is fiscally irresponsible. The government rejects that, but has struggled to find sources of funding. Japan s incoming prime minister has signalled continuity over the weekend as he makes key cabinet picks. Shigeru ishiba won an un
Largest cities. Finally, we have not seen it yet but it is very likely that china is likely to have another round of fiscal stimulus. I will say that this is something that we have not seen in a few years, not since early 20102 after the global financial crisis. I think it is a clear message that the government is willing to increase support for economic growth and people s confidence. Talking of efforts to try and reboot growth. Thailand will start handing out $300 to every citizen part of a $14 billion stimulus package. The scheme has been criticised by economists, including two former central bank governors who say it is fiscally irresponsible. The government rejects that, but has struggled to find sources of funding. The japanese market has fallen by more than 4%, a reaction to the leadership contest for the country s next prime minister. He is a known critic of the extraordinary stimulus and has signalled he would support more interest rate hikes. A stronger currency ways on rev