Welcome back to discuss a very busy day of news. I'm joined now by Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon. Congressman Bacon, thanks so much for being here.Really appreciate it. >> Thanks for having me back. >> Well, it's always great to talk to you, Congressman.Let's talk about yet another historic meeting at the White House between President Trump and President Zalinski. President Silinski saying that he was there to push President Trump to give Ukraine those long range tomahawk missiles. President Tru ...

Legal & Political Developments - Former Trump official John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to retaining or transmitting classified information [1] - Trump reacted to Bolton's indictment by calling him a "bad person" [1] - Bolton denied any illegal activity, referencing a prior email hack and lack of charges during the previous administration [1] - The report mentions indictments against other Trump critics, including former FBI Director Jim Comey and New York Attorney General Leticia James [1] - The White House is reportedly planning to install Trump loyalists in the IRS criminal unit, potentially to target left-leaning groups [2][3] Government Shutdown & Policy - The Senate failed to pass a clean funding bill, leading to the government shutdown entering its 17th day [1] - Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered Democrats a vote on ACA subsidies in exchange for reopening the government [4] - Republicans argue that ACA subsidies were temporary and should not be extended, while Democrats seek to extend them [8] - The public is currently blaming both parties for the government shutdown, according to Reuters/Ipsos polls [6] Healthcare & Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Republicans are revisiting attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), arguing it's a disaster and shouldn't receive more funding [9][10] - Despite Republican attacks, the ACA remains popular because it has significantly reduced the number of uninsured Americans and provides healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions [11][12]

And turning now to some developing news we are watching out of the Caribbean tonight. We are learning about this new strike off the coast of Venezuela. Another one.And according to US officials, the US military carried out a strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel boat earlier today in international waters in the Caribbean somewhere near Venezuela. And according to our Pentagon team, for the first time, uh there might actually be survivors of this air strike. All of this coming against the backdrop ...

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Tonight, after a series of US military strikes on alleged drug boats headed for the US, President Trump saying he may now go after cartels on land, too. Are you considering strikes on land. Well, I don't want to tell you exactly, but we are certainly looking at land now because we've got the sea very well under control.And the way you look at it is every boat that we knock out, we save 25,000 American lives. and saying he's escalating his push against Venezuela's Nicholas Maduro, who the US says leads an il ...

Group 1 - NBC News has laid off approximately 150 staff members, representing about 2% of the NBCU News Group workforce and a single-digit percentage of NBC News [1][2] - The layoffs are attributed to NBC News ceasing newsgathering for both MSNBC and CNBC, which will now be under the Versant umbrella [2] - The economic climate and shifts in advertising to other platforms have led linear networks, including NBC News, to reduce staff [2]

Hostage Situation & Humanitarian Crisis - The situation is described as a global humanitarian crisis, involving individuals from 39 different countries representing various religions [8] - Initially, there were 251 hostages, now reduced to a final 48, indicating progress but also highlighting the ongoing nature of the crisis [8] - Within the remaining 48 hostages, there are individuals of diverse nationalities and religions, including Nepalese, Arab Muslim, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Buddhist individuals [8] Community & National Impact - The return of remains and release of hostages evokes complex emotions, including pain, agony, and a need for guidance on moving forward [2] - The shared experience in Israel has united people, with rallies drawing 400,000 people, equivalent to 14 million in the United States per capita, demonstrating national solidarity [11][12] - The country is conflicted on how to feel, emphasizing that this is not a victory but the beginning of a difficult process of healing and recovery [5] Jewish Tradition & Respect - In Jewish tradition, the body is considered a holy vessel, guiding the principle to bring back all individuals, whether alive or not, treating them with utmost respect [10] - The focus remained on the collective group of 48 hostages, avoiding labels of deceased or alive, as everyone's life was considered hanging in the balance [9][11] Future Outlook - The process is not complete until all hostages are returned, emphasizing the ongoing commitment and the need to continue efforts [9] - The release of hostages is seen as an enabler for a painful national and regional process of healing and recovery, acknowledging the long road ahead [5][6]

We're going to continue our coverage of a historic day in the Middle East. President Trump signing a peace deal to end the war in Gaza, which also included the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners and all living Israeli hostages. Yeah, this is a day that many have been hoping and praying for.It includes the families of those hostages who were released in previous ceasefire deals. Sige Declan was kidnapped from his kabutz on October 7th while trying to defend his family. The 36-year-old Israeli Amer ...

Tonight, in a stunning ruling, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has put Robert Robertson's October 16th execution on hold. Are you guilty. >> A lot of people think I'm guilty or or believe I'm guilty, but I'm not. I'm not guilty.>> Convicted in 2003 for killing his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, prosecutors focused on a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. The 58-year-old has always maintained his innocence. Did you harm your daughter Nikki in any way.>> No, sir. >> Now, his case goes back to the lower court for ...

[Music] And good afternoon. We are coming on the air with breaking news. New York Attorney General Leticia James, a longtime political foil of President Trump's, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.That according to three sources familiar with the matter. James was charged with one count of bank fraud after the president publicly called for his Justice Department appointees to bring charges against her. I want to get right to our chief justice and national affairs correspondent, Kelly O'Donnell, who's ...