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Israel's defense minister calls for a complete siege of Gaza, as families call for answers on hostages. We'll tell you how the world is reacting to the escalating violence. The autoworkers' strike is expanding to include Mack Trucks. Illinois' governor is calling for the White House to help with the migrant crisis. Plus, Food Network chef Michael Chiarello dies.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has officially declared war on Hamas, as hundreds of people are killed on both sides of the conflict. This comes as tensions have been building in the region for months. The US is promising to help Israel, but with no House Speaker elected that could be easier said than done. Elsewhere, aid workers are scrambling to help people in Afghanistan after an earthquake killed thousands of people. And, Simone Biles is once again the most decorated gymnast in history.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2020, firearms surpassed motor vehicle accidents to become the No. 1 killer of children and teens in America. More than 1,300 children and teens have been killed by a gun so far this year, prompting calls for stricter regulations. However, behind those statistics and policy debates are devastating stories of loss and families left behind to pick up the pieces. In today’s episode, we hear one of those stories and look at how the parents of Anthony Alexander, Jr. are hoping their son’s legacy will bring about positive change in their community. Guest: Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Digital Writer Read more from CNN Digital here.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The armed wing of Hamas claims to have taken dozens Israeli hostages as the death toll mounts from its surprise assault on the country. We examine how we got to this point and how Israel could respond. Plus, President Joe Biden reaffirms US support to Israel in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Kevin Hern says he won’t be running for House Speaker next week. And the largest health care strike in American history is over – for now.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is “at war” after a surprise attack from Gaza left at least 40 people dead. The Biden administration is condemning the attack as it works to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after spending much of the week in court. A shuttle bus collides with an aircraft in Chicago. And new guidance from the Treasury Department could make it easier to access electric vehicle discounts.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start by looking ahead to House Republicans’ marathon week in the race for a new speaker. Plus, the IRS has placed a lien on Rudy Giuliani’s Florida condo – we have details. Germany’s largest weapons manufacturer says it’s ramping up production to help Ukrainian forces in the war against Russia. The US is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup, according to three US officials. Lastly, Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UAW has decided not to expand its strikes against the Big Three automakers. President Joe Biden is praising job growth in the US following a report showing massive gains last month. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he's resigning from Congress. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to put his civil fraud trial on hold. And, parts of New England are expected to see another round of rain.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US economy added way more jobs than expected – we’ll explain why a good jobs report is likely bad news for consumers. Congressman Jim Jordan tells CNN why he's running for House speaker, after securing a key endorsement. CNN ran the numbers to see how US aid to Ukraine stacks up against other countries’ contributions. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a jailed Iranian activist. Plus, the makers of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs are having to ramp up supply.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US economy added a whopping 336,000 jobs last month, complicating things for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay the two federal cases against him. Nursing schools are turning away thousands of applicants during a nursing shortage. The Biden administration is making a major shift in its immigration policy, amid criticism over how it’s handling the southern border. And California’s newly appointed Senator is already facing some political pressure from her party.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former president Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a Republican candidate for House Speaker. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his lawsuit against his former fixer Michael Cohen. Officials say a US fighter jet downed a drone belonging to NATO ally Turkey over Syria. The UN says 5.4 million people in Sudan have fled their homes in the last six months. And, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices