Biden to Israel, GOP candidates lose steam, race for speaker

Tuesday, October 17th • Segment

President Biden makes a trip to Israel and Jordan as the war with Hamas intensifies. Here at home, the 2024 presidential and senatorial races are picking up steam.

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