Biden to address America, Congress still paralyzed, Deadly airstrike hits Gaza

President Joe Biden returns to Washington following his visit to Israel. Today, he's preparing for a crucial prime-time address, advocating for wartime aid to Israel. The US Government now assesses that Israel was not responsible for the Gaza explosion. However, a new airstrike has hit southern Gaza, leading to civilian casualties, with the Interior Ministry in Gaza pointing fingers at Israel. In the ongoing Speaker of the House selection, a potential third vote may occur today after Rep. Jim Jordan faced a significant setback in the previous vote. Despite divisions within his conference, Jordan remains in the race, while congressmen opposing him report receiving threats. The paralyzed Congress hinders the passing of aid packages for Middle East victims. Still, President Biden has secured a deal with Egypt's president to allow 20 trucks filled with humanitarian aid into Gaza to support civilians. The United Nations emphasizes the need for further assistance. In other news, a significant development in the Natalee Holloway case as a suspect has confessed to the teenager's murder. Additionally, a tragic incident unfolded in Illinois, where a 6-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by his landlord, reportedly due to his Arab ethnicity. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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