after hamas. the security system continues to flow. that s not going to change. we re also going to do everything we can to make sure that they are properly accounting for the civilian population and minimizing the damage and casualties as much as possible. the other thing we re not going to take our foot off the gas on is seeing if we can get nood another pause and get more hostages out and more security aid in. that s john kirby laying out the top priorities. we ll show you what else he had to say about the failed negotiations for another humanitarian pause in gaza. also ahead, the latest on a string of attacks on an american warship and multiple commercial vessels in the middle east. plus, speaker mike johnson gives a timeline for a vote to launch an impeachment inquiry in the house of representatives and to president biden. good morning and welcome to way too early on this monday, december 4th. i m jonathan lemire. thanks for starting your day and week with us