joining us is that are bill cassidy from louisiana.t back from israel and met with prime minister netanyahu. in your opinion, will congress approve the more than $100 billion request to israel and ukraine? >> there is also money for border funding and taiwan. most folks want at least three of those and right now, the need to support the israelis as they do battle with hamas and maybe hezbollah and maybe she a militia from syria is seen as incredibly important, congress will pass it. we when israel seems to be delaying the ground invasion of gaza. do you are proof of that? >> i will leave it up to the people in charge. a couple things, the hostages out there, they have to prepare for a two front war so they may be making sure hezbollah decides to meet in the north of israel and 3, when we spoke on our trip to the literary political leaders, they recognized there is a system of tunnels underneath gaza city that gives the advantage to hamas and they want to make sure that they reduce the ability of hamas to use that system of tunnels and

we are also hearing from representative bill cassidy, or senator bill cassidy, i should say, a republican from louisiana, who says indeed they have a meeting with xi jinping. so we'll see if that truly happens next week. >> yeah, there is a lot of discontent in congress right now. in some ways this may be designed to show it. we'll watch it closely. have a great weekend. >>> and this just in, iranian peace activist has been named recipient of the 2023 nobel peace prize. he is currently in jail and repeatedly sentenced for her work for rights. let's bring in max foster live from london. max, her name has really become synonymous for the fight for rule rights. tell us how you understand this year's pick by the nobel committee. >> i think that it is a reflection of what women are suffering in iran mainly. and she really typifies that. she's been in prison for the last couple of decades pretty much. she's been sentenced to lashings. currently on a ten year sentence i think. but all of these seem to roll one into the next. cnn actually spoke to her or got a recording from her within that notor

joining me now, louisiana senator bill cassidy. senator, thanks for joining us.t joe biden from shutting down offshore energy if development. is this going to help make energy more affordable for americans? >> absolutely. out e won't be tomorrow, but it will be in the intermediate and long term. the gulf of mexico produces right now about 15% of the crude oil that we use in the united states. and it bugs the heck out of me when biden says he's doing this for environmental reasons. the oil produced out of the gulf of mexico has the lowest carbon footprint of any oil consumed in the united states of america. by the way, did i tell you with it employs 175,000 americans because of offshore oil production? so biden is at war with with the environment, at war with the american worker and driving up prices long term for those at the pump. it is a war on the united states of hurricane, it helps opec -- of america. it helps opec. what else can i say? it's awful policy. ashley: and how maddening is it we go cap in hand to the saudis to say could you, please, increase produ

senators, including democrats jackie rosen and mark kelly, along with republicans mitt romney and bill cassidy. schumer is the first jewish senate majority leader and the highest ranking jewish elected official in the u.s. his great grandmother and several of her children were killed by nazis in europe. schumer said the visit is meant to show solidarity with israel and its right to defend itself but yesterday the group was rushed to a shelter in tel aviv to wait out rocket fire by hamas. the senators are set to meet with prime minister netanyahu along with israeli president isaac herzog. ann marie? >> hopefully all of the diplomatic work will make a difference. thank you. >>> well, the israeli military says 155 hostages are being held by hamas in gaza while the u.s. state department says 13 americans are unaccounted for. imtiaz tyab asked about freeing those hostages. >> why don't you just release the people who were -- >> look, okay, what we want first of all, we want daily killing to stop. to stop killing, the officials to stop killing and this is genocide here. it is genocide. >> hamas clai

you are in quite -- bill cassidy.l you guys in leadership, is that destined for you >> i don't know if it is destined for me, but i think mike johnson is a good guy and steve scalise and he will work well together for the country. >> i don't know about the saints >> hey, saints did pretty well yesterday. they racked up more points than they had all season. >> senator, you met with -- netanyahu in israel as well. let's start with china you met with xi. do you remember when w said he met with putin and he looked into his soul or something, what was your impression of president xi is this a man that we can trust and work with? i mean, the balance of the world is sort of -- could be -- hinge on our relationship with this man. >> my impression of xi is not just when i met with him but what i've read and what i discussed with other people in china and south korea. he is overwhelmingly concerned about the position of the chinese communist party within chinese society. he is willing to sacrifice business certainty in order to

i spoke to one of the senators on that trip, republican bill cassidy of louisiana.g us on bbc news tonight. you have just returned with a bipartisan delegation from a visit to israel. can you tell us what you witnessed, what you learned there? well, we met with both prime minister netanyahu and his war cabinet. we met with in a separate meeting with general galante, a separate meeting with president hertzog and then a separate meeting with benny gantz, and then lastly, with family members, american israelis with family members who have been taken hostage. from all of them, a sense of grief, a sense of shock, of disappointment that people were not kept safe. now for the political and the military leaders, there was a resoluteness that they were going to address this, secure the border with gaza strip, they were going to protect against any incursions by hezbollah. from the family members, they were unfortunately buffeted by events and there is an incredible sense of tragedy, but they still were hopeful. i'lljust say this. one woman said it is hard to imagine the good

joining us now, republican senator bill cassidy of louisiana.artisan group of senators on a visit to israel, meeting with israeli prime minister netanyahu and other members of the newly created israeli war cabinet. senator, thanks for being on with us. i mentioned the political leaders you met with, but, importantly, you met with families of israeli hostages being held inside gaza. more than 200 of them we believe there now. can you share with us some of those conversations and what you learned from the trip? >> incredibly powerful. these were american-israelis whose family members were being held hostage. as you might guess, they were incredibly emotional. obviously, wanted the best for their family. they're really looking towards the united states. they're very disappointed with their political and military leadership for being caught so off guard. by the way, one of the political leaders said, it is the responsibility of the state to keep israelis safe, they had failed. there is an acknowledgment of that. they're looking to the united states,

because we spoke to republican senator bill cassidy earlier in the week — he had just come back fromgnise there's a limit to what the united states or anyone can do." do you agree with that?— with that? well, of course - we're all — with that? well, of course - we're all sovereign - with that? well, of course - we're all sovereign nations, | with that? well, of course - i we're all sovereign nations, so on the — we're all sovereign nations, so on the one _ we're all sovereign nations, so on the one hand, certainly the united — on the one hand, certainly the united states doesn't control the actions of other nations. but it— the actions of other nations. but it is— the actions of other nations. but it is important that we are that— but it is important that we are that good friend, which is helping _ that good friend, which is helping israel navigate this space — helping israel navigate this space and ensure that, as they seek_ space and ensure that, as they seek to — space and ensure that, as they seek to reach their goals, that civilians — seek to reach their goals, that civilians ar

and in addition we're hearing from senator bill cassidy, a republican from louisiana, he says this delegation will indeed meet with xi jinping. so we'll have to see if that really does happen. >> marc stewart in beijing, thank you. >>> president biden backtracks on a border promise. why the wall touted by donald trump is going to expand. >>> plus migrants making the dangerous trek across the southern u.s. border are facing even more hazardous conditions in northern cities. after the break, the situation in chicago. you're probably not easily persuaded to switch mobile providers for your business. but what if we told you it's possible that comcast business mobile can save you up to 75% a year on your wireless bill versus the big three carriers? it's true. plus, when you buy your first line of mobile, you get a second line free. there are no term contracts or line activation fees. and you can bring your own device. oh, and all on the most reliable 5g mobile network nationwide. wireless that works for you. it's not just possible. it's happening. the power goes out and we still have wifi to do ou

i'm joined now by republican senator bill cassidy. thank you so much for being here.here was this all senators briefing today. a classified briefing, of course. it was with top administration officials on israel. did you see, were you presented with evidence that israel was not behind that explosion that happened at the hospital in gaza? >> reporter: they said what the president said, what the israelis have said. the evidence they have is that they do not think israel did it. that was based upon both, well, let me stop there. some of it may be classified. some of it is open source. what the president has said, from what he's seen, it was not the israelis. probably i should leave it there. >> okay. when you were in that briefing, did you get any clarity about something that has been discussed but not really pinpointed, which is any role that iran may have played in that attack by hamas on israel? >> when i was in israel i heard the same thing that i've been hearing from u.s. officials. there is no direct evidence that iran actually knew. that they did not so-called act

gina, i want to ask you about that because we spoke to republican senator bill cassidy.what the united states or anyone can do. do you agree with that?— anyone can do. do you agree with that? ~ ., _, , . with that? well, of course. we are all sovereign _ with that? well, of course. we are all sovereign nations, - with that? well, of course. we are all sovereign nations, so i are all sovereign nations, so on the one hand certainly the united states does not control the actions of other nations, but it is important that we are that good friend, which is helping israel navigate the space and ensure that as they seek to reach their goals that civilians are taken into account. this is international law. it is humanitarian law. it is the right thing to do. israel has a long history in putting human life first and trying to mitigate against unnecessary human casualties, and so certainly supporting them in those efforts, making sure as they go forward that the world sees that those efforts are being made. this is war, so casualties will happen, but it is important that they be m

. >> senate 123459 torr bill cassidy got a firsthand look at war unfolding and relations moving forward and joining us now. you tweeted out, gnat torr, 11 american lives and hundreds of hostages taken and women raped and country heart broke and sickening iran, the leading state sponsor of terror needs to be held actable for its involvement. what did you see on the ground there, sir? >> we met with all levels of highest levels of government, what you'll learn is proportions to our population, we'd have lost 30-40,000 people relative to 330 million people >> they're jew and i shall want to kill jews and that's a reality there. you also realize that hamas doesn't care about the palestinian people. israel is dropping lea leafletsd telling people to evacuate to the south because there's going to be a war in the north and hamas is trying to get the people to stay. israel trying to protect palestinians and hamas is using them as human shields to protect hamas. ziisrael was with us on our warn terror and the u.s. needs to be with israel on their war on terror. >> sandra: what do you want to see

joining us louisiana republican senator bill cassidy and colorado democratic senator michael bennet.for being here. >> thank you. >> at first i want to talk about that act but with all of the turmoil in the house i want to kind of get your sense about how that effects things that you all care about. funding the war in ukraine, for example. senator bennet, are you concerned that now that house speaker mccarthy is no longer speaker that that changes the dynamic, possibly? >> when i hear people say that they are running for speaker contingent on the idea that they are going to defund ukraine, even though i think a majority of the house and a majority majority of the american people believe this is a fight just for ukraine but a fight for democracy, we have to keep funding it. that really concerns me. >> senator cass buy, those numbers are going down. especially within your party as far as funding ukraine and what that means. the latest fox poll says when it comes to fighting ukraine against russia. u.s. should be doing more, less, same. more has gone down in recent months. less has incr

i caught up with one senate republican, bill cassidy, about all of this. he did indicate, still, supporting the ukrainian cause and also indicated that things are just messy. and that is what transpired here over the last several days. >> i do support the ukrainians, both in the fight for freedom, but also their debilitating the russians. because the russians are coming up to us. government is. messi and anybody that once a lovely government should -- >> all right. we hate to break into that, but let's go to senate majority leader chuck schumer. he's on the floor of the senate, on the effort to avoid a government shutdown. >> without objection -- >> i move to proceed to hr 5860 -- >> motion to proceed to hr 5860, an act making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024 and for other purposes. >> madam president, i know of no further debate on the motion. >> is there further debate? if not, all in favor say aye. >> aye. ayes -- have it. >> -- 2024 and for other purposes. >> madam president, i now ask unanimous consent to their be up to five minutes for

senators mitt romney, bill cassidy, mark kelly and jacky rosen will joint schumer's office tells news nation a group will, quote, showed the united states unwavering support for israel and discuss what resources the united states can provide to support israel on all fronts. the group reportedly meeting with israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. benny gantz netanyahu's political rival turned partner for the war and president isaac herzog in washington. joe khaleel. >> mourners gathered for a funeral in southern lebanon held to a reuters journalist killed on friday when the israeli military fired artillery into the region is some up. dolla was killed along with 6 others during the bombardment. 2 other journalists were wounded in the attack. idf spokesman call them dollars death. a tragic thing, which they're very sorry for, but not confirming that israeli forces were responsible. at least 10 journalists have been killed since the war began last week. well, the war between israel and hamas is heightened tensions. both in france and around the globe. 2 of the world's most visited tou

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louisiana republican senator bill cassidy had a first hand look when he visited israel on the grounds week. you just returned from a trip with there. you were there with a bipartisan senate group. is there enough consensus to get this package passed? >> i think there is. obviously it's going to be a package that includes aid for ukraine and israel and also for the u.s. southern border. perhaps for taiwan, too. so i think if you couple it all together, there's going to be some objecting to it. overall, the united states senate and the congress wants to stand with israel. that desire to stand with israel will overwhelm any other negative feelings. >> sandra: what is your response to the jewish group that has collected on the capitol? we've seen arrests made this hour. seems to have calmed down a bit. they were on their feet earlier. looks like they're sitting. do you know anything about this group? what are they asking for? what are you heard? >> i don't know anything about this group. let's talk this. after 9-11 when 3,000 americans died, there was no call for a cease fire after we we

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mitt romney of utah and mark kelly and bill cassidy as well.f the aisle, lawmakers as you can see on your screen heading to israel. the purpose of this trip of course as you noted schumer is the highest ranking jewish official as majority leader of the senate and is to meet with prime minister benjamin netanyahu and meet with president isaac herzog as well, and to really show support, a sign of support from the u.s. government to israel to ask what resources they need. as you might, know we have reported first last week that there is a consideration of pairing original aid to israel with ukraine, with taiwan, and with border security resources as well. of course none of that can happen without a house speaker. but really, this is for members of congress who go on the frontlines themselves, to have these conversations, and see what specifically the israeli government needs as it defends itself. we also reported late last week a group of democratic senators, including independent senator kristen sinema, urged the biden administration quickly asse

senators mitt romney, bill cassidy, mark kelly and jacky rosen will joint schumer's office tells newsion a group will, quote, showed the united states unwavering support for israel and discuss what resources the united states can provide to support israel on all fronts. the group reportedly meeting with israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. benny gantz netanyahu's political rival turned partner for the war and president isaac herzog in washington. joe khaleel. >> fbi director said saturday that reported domestic threats have surged as conflict in israel escalates. he is calling for increased vigilance and requesting police continue to share intelligence and observations. the fbi says that this time there was no intelligence indicating a threat to the u.s.. a man is recovering after a suspected shark attack in pacifica. you can now see signs posted at the beach warning of a shark sighting. the man was surfing friday afternoon at linda mar beach when he says something bit his leg. >> he was able to get out of the water and call for help. he told police he could not confirm if in fa

cassidy. why else would be print in ebay auction ad in the bill on the printer and then hit the road where hebid during the actual auction? they call the sergeant to the stand. >> that auction was going at 8:00 pm eastern standard time. >> what day was that? >> that was on november 2nd, 2006. >> just hours before the murder. now prosecutors tried to prove jason lied about his reasons for leaving the hotel room. >> in his original testimony, told the court he left the first time to get a power court for his laptop. >> why was it you wanted to look on your laptop? >> i was going over the sales call that i had the next day. >> special agent mike smith took the stand to say that young did not use his laptop for work that night. just an internet site dedicated to sport. >> jason said he went out a second time to smoke a cigar. but prosecutors contended that jason was a fierce anti smoker. the weather that night was freezing, windy. >> tell me whether or not there is any substantial outerwear that the defendant either had in his luggage or was wearing. >> no sir. a suit jacket. >> that was the only

he's going to run into, as cassidy said, the same issue in about 45 days when the government funding bill runs out. i think it's deeply unserious. mccarthy and matt gaetz have had deep-seated dislikes for one another. i think that's generally what's driving this. there are some more common sense conservatives who want to go through the full appropriations process. a legitimate thing to do, but not at the risk of shutting down the government, not getting military members to go -- it ends of contradicting republicans on positions what they're trying to do here. >> cassidy, you worked for mccarthy so closely when you are in the white house. you're writing your book about how, and you testified that he called you on january six to get a message that trump should not come to the capitol. what is your sense of how he is handling this? obviously, it was a long time coming, but how do you think he's handling the fact that he might have to get democrats to save this job? >> i would not think it would be the worst thing for this congress if he did get some democrats on his side. kaitlan, look, kevi

cassidy. >> and i deeper to senator teller bill. >> thank you, senator. >> thanks for being here. congratulations on your nomination. before i start, i'd like to say something about your nomination. it's nothing against you. i'd like to take the opportunity to draw a comparison between this nomination and other nominations pending in the senate. ones that i'm holding from passing by unanimous consent, your predecessor was proved by unanimous consent in 2009 only four weeks after being nominated. the committee did not even hold a regular hearing like this. you faced a much different confirmation process. your nomination was held up by chairman sanders which is his prerogative. we've had no confirmed nih director for 21 months. back in june, chairman sanders came out to oppose the nomination until they received the administration's complaints of plan on lowering drug prices, which we all know that's what he's about and a lot of us are about. he promised to hold of not only your nomination but all health-related nominations going through the committee and as a senator, he has the rig