President Biden spent his time in Israel reaffirming the U.S.’ support for its longtime ally. He also advocated for the safety and protection of Palestinian civilians. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang looks at the president’s visit and its impact on the war. Source
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House speaker vacancy continues to stall Israel aid
Republicans and Democrats on the House floor Wednesday stressed the importance of electing a speaker who supports Israel. House Homeland Security Committee chairman Mark Green joins “America Decides” to discuss Wednesday’s speaker vote as well as the latest from Israel. Source
What the House speaker chaos says about state of Republican Party
The current Republican nominee for House speaker, Jim Jordan, fell 22 votes short of the necessary 217 to win the gavel on Wednesday. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa have more. Source
Popularity of obesity drugs like Ozempic could change consumer habits
Restaurants may face loss of revenue because of the prescription drugs, whereas fitness centers may stand to benefit. Source
Protesters on Capitol Hill call for Israel-Gaza cease-fire, hundreds arrested
Activists sat clapping and singing on the floor in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building, holding up large banners that read “Ceasefire” and “Let Gaza Live.” Source
Father arrested for allegedly killing his 3 children in New Orleans house fire
Joseph Washington, 29, was charged with three counts of second-degree murder, three counts of cruelty to a juvenile, and one count of aggravated arson, police said. Source
X, formerly Twitter, tests charging new users $1 a year to use basic features
X, formerly known as Twitter, said the $1 annual fee is meant to help combat bots and spam and won’t be a “profit driver.” Source
Biden to deliver Oval Office address on Israel and Ukraine on Thursday
President Biden will deliver an address to the nation about the recent Hamas attacks against Israel and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the White House said. Source
After boosting subscriber count, Netflix hikes prices for some
Netflix is boosting is boosting prices for its premium and basic streaming plans, effectively immediately. Source
Protesters on Capitol Hill call for Israel-Gaza cease-fire, dozens arrested
Activists sat clapping and singing on the floor in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building, holding up large banners that read “Ceasefire” and “Let Gaza Live.” Source