Military operation, ordering more than a million in gaza to evacuate and vows to destroy hamas as the war intensifies. We must stand tall, proud, and united against evil. President Biden Promises to stand by israel while working to prevent the war from spreading wider. This is an act of sheer evil, any country, any organization, anyone thinking of taking advantage of this situation, i have one word. Dont. And fears grow for the american citizens who are presumed to be among the dozens of hostages being held inside gaza. I have not given up hope of bringing these folks home. How will the u. S. Navigate this unfolding crisis . Ill talk to National Security adviser Jake Sullivan and republican senator Lindsay Graham of south carolina. Plus, house of cards. Republicans struggle to find a new speaker, sending the house into more chaos. Our conference still has to come together and is not there. The House Republicans civil war continues to rage on. Will democrats step in to help republicans
With the israeli gaza strip. Im confident theyre going to act on the rules of war. Theres a standard that democratic countries and institutions will go by, and so im confident that theres going to be an ability for the in gaz have access to medicine and food and water. That was President Joe Biden yesterday on 60 minutes as palestinians in gaza are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Well go live to israel in just a moment. Meanwhile, the United States military is increasing its presence in the middle east amid a threat from iran and another terrorist group. And also ahead, back here at home, an update on the speakers race. Republicans have a vote planned for tomorrow, but it appears that their nominee does not have the support he needs. Well go through that and what could come next on capitol hill. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this monday, october 16th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day and week with us that is poised to be a busy week. Well begin this mor