close, could bring some of the hostages home very soon, but i don t want to get into details or things because nothing is done until it s done. and we have more to say, we will. but things are looking good at the moment. sandra: at this hour, awaiting updates from both the state department and the pentagon on the war in the middle east of a the president there says a hostage deal with hamas is very close and he is optimistic. and also an update is expected from the pentagon a short time from now after the u.s. military carried out an airstrike last night, killing several militants from iranian proxy group. a lot to learn in the coming minutes and hours. hello, welcome, john, great to be with you. john: good to be with you as well, sandra. john roberts in washington. america reports . an agreement could be announced at any moment but what we know at this hour about the hostages. the deal on the table would free about 50 israeli women and children in exchange for 150 pales
airport hours and hours earlier and be prepared for any contingency. if you have to go to the airport, you better plan ahead, at least 3 to 4 hours ahead of time. wet weather from the south to the northeast could impact some on time arrivals and departures. some folks say that s why travelling early pays off. more people want to work right up to the last minute and then get their flight and it s congested and hectic and i would rather enjoy my time with family and friends without the stress of it all. a current look across the country right now, more than 2,000 delays and 28 cancellations today in the u.s.. denver, los angeles, phoenix, the top three trouble spots, but john, fortunately no widespread delays or disruptions to tell you about. back to you. john: at this point, but a lot can change, casey. at this point, it can. john: two major developments in the middle east as we await a pentagon briefing any moment announcement u.s. killed several militants in a