The Lead with Jake Tapper

Israel’s military has issued a warning to 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza to evacuate amid signs that Israel is set to ramp up its retaliatory offensive against Hamas. Also, House Republicans have picked Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as their new speaker nominee just hours after Rep. Steve Scalise won the speaker nomination but dropped out of the race abruptly.For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s top diplomat delivered an in-person message to the Israeli people who are greiving and wounded. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States will never back down from its support of Israel. He is on his way to meet with other US allies in the region, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Qatar, and Jordan after standing side by side with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Steve Scalise wins GOP nomination for House speaker. Topics include Israeli government accusing Iranian regime of funding Hamas, struggle to elect speaker in House Republican Conference, ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, mobilization efforts in Israel, and Iran's support of Hamas.

Update on escalating conflict between Israel and Gaza, including rising death toll, rockets fired from Syria, and American casualties. Discussion on the aftermath of the conflict, addressing anti-Semitism and disappointment in left's response. House Republicans meeting to decide on next speaker while addressing crisis in Israel. Emotional account of horrifying attack on grandmother by Hamas. Speaker expresses concerns about eliminating Hamas without violence.

Israeli Prime Minister vows further response to attacks by Hamas. US surges military aid to Israel. Concerns about American hostages. CNN photojournalists capture airstrikes in Gaza. Plea for support and donations to help those affected by the violence.

Ousted Kevin McCarthy expected to leave Congress before his term ends, House speaker race between Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, concerns about Jordan's actions and opposition, activist Mahamadi fighting for women's rights in Iran, updates on Trump's trial and legal troubles, discussion on rhetoric, border security, and economic policies, impact of strong jobs market on interest rates and worker wages.

Sources tell CNN that Donald Trump wants to go to Capitol Hill to add his two cents on the debate over who should be the next speaker of the House. But, do Republican lawmakers want him there? Plus, one of the deadliest strikes hits Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s invasion leaving more than 50 civilians dead. Also, facing bipartisan pressure to address the border crisis, the Biden administration waived 26 laws to build additional border barriers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the aftermath of Kevin McCarthy's removal as House Speaker and the potential candidates for a new leader. Dive into the legal troubles of Donald Trump and Hunter Biden. Discuss current events, power struggles, and chaos in Congress. Examine the challenges of finding a new speaker and concerns about U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Also, learn about a car accident investigation and Marty Baron's memoir on the Catholic Church scandal and Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Today’s The Lead showcast has been pre-empted by breaking news coverage of the House vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. For recent news updates be sure to check out CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things. Thanks for listening.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With millions of dollars on the line and his future businesses in New York at stake, Donald Trump shows up for day one of his civil fraud trial, blasting not only prosecutors, but insulting the very judge who will decide how much Trump must pay in a case where he has already been found liable for fraud. Plus, the Fulton County district attorney overseeing the Georgia election subversion case, issued a subpoena to former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices