Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Oct. 17 failed to secure the House speakership in the first round of voting. The next vote is set for Wednesday morning.
A rocket hit a hospital in Gaza, reportedly killing hundreds of people. Israel said it originated from Hamas terrorists within Gaza. President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Israel to show support for the nation. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi announced the cancellation of a four-way summit set to take place during Biden’s visit, involving Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Former President Donald Trump returned to a New York courtroom for the financial fraud case brought by Attorney General Letitia James. President Trump was expecting to see his former attorney Michael Cohen on the witness stand, but Mr. Cohen postponed his appearance due to a health condition.
