Its where this body has the most control over those 12 appropriation bills. When i had to hand the gavel back to the current speaker, nancy pelosi, we were actually sending less than when she handed the gavel in 2011 to john boehner. Thats a record i am aproud of, but the real thats a record the real roud of, but thing is we have the same desire. When we were in the majority we passed a budget that actually balanced. I know the first part was passing a budget. We said to the American Public we were serious about this. This bill gives us stability for the next two years. It helps build the military and gives protections for those that the republicans would care about thats sitting in law today. No, its not the bill id write by myself. Its a compromise as we move forward, but it actually allows this process to work. For too long, the American Public has watched a continuing resolution after a shutdown after a continuing resolution. One of the biggest goals that we had being in the majori
Our Richard Engel near the gaza border. Also tonight, that allout manhunt in maine for robert card, the suspect in the Mass Shooting that killed 18 people. Divers now joining the search after his vehicle was found at a boat launch. In cards history of Mental Health issues, were his familys warnings missed . And all 18 victims now identified, their names and ages from 14 to 76. Among them four members of the Deaf Community including a wellknown asl interpreter and father of four. What his wife told us about his final moments. The u. S. Launching air strikes inside syria targeting iranbacked militias and the new attack on u. S. Forces in the region just today. And in a moment when the people of maine are reeling from a Mass Shooting, another Community Remembers the 11 lives lost when a gunman entered a synagogue five years ago. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening, and welcome, everyone, on a busy friday. We will have late developments from maine on that Mass
Nonprofit groups working collectively to call attention to the plight of journalists worldwide, including one who is serving a 25 year sentence for speaking out against russias invasion of ukraine. Someone who has suffered harassment and sham monitoring laundering Money Laundering accusations for her work. And austen, detained in syria since 2012, believed to be the longest held american journalist in history. The list of terrible situations, like these in our world right now, is long. We are joined by several individuals who know through personal and unfortunate circumstance and experience what is at stake for journalists worldwide. The world is closely watching the wrongful detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich and we are honored that his sister, danielle, is here with us at the post. It is essential that those who stand for freedom of the press stand with and for evan and not rest until he is home. Danielle will join my colleague onstage for an update on evans case. He was wrongl
Arab leaders over the siege denying gaza water, food and fuel. Now staying in the region another day as the one possible escape for gazans is not open, despite promises. President biden canceled his scheduled trip to colorado to stay in d. C. , stay at the white house and oversee the crisis. The white house is in touch with iran through back channels, we are told, to hold off any expansion of the war or else. Future u. S. Aid for israel is on hold until the House Republican majority can unite behind a new speaker, with the current frontrunner facing obstacles to securing the gavel. Good day. Im Andrea Mitchell in washington where the humanitarian crisis in gaza is worsening by the day. Israeli troops are massed at the border. They are not moving into position for an assault. Israel says the number of hostages has increased to 199. Secretary blinken in israel today is extending his diplomacy, pressing to open the crossing to let people out of Gaza To Egypt and let aid in. In the u. S. ,
Nonprofit groups working collectively to call attention to the plight of journalists worldwide, including one who is serving a 25 year sentence for speaking out against russias invasion of ukraine. Someone who has suffered harassment and sham monitoring laundering Money Laundering accusations for her work. And austen, detained in syria since 2012, believed to be the longest held american journalist in history. The list of terrible situations, like these in our world right now, is long. We are joined by several individuals who know through personal and unfortunate circumstance and experience what is at stake for journalists worldwide. The world is closely watching the wrongful detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich and we are honored that his sister, danielle, is here with us at the post. It is essential that those who stand for freedom of the press stand with and for evan and not rest until he is home. Danielle will join my colleague onstage for an update on evans case. He was wrongl