now we have some kimberly hallett white house correspondent standing by. kimberly, are there any signs of legislative agreement legislative agreement in terms of responding to this tragedy and trying to potentially put in place laws that might prevent something like this from happening again? well, there's at least discussion and that is something that hasn't always been the case after mass shootings in the past. in fact, when this texas of massacre essentially occurred, a lot of people shrugged their shoulders and felt like, here we go again and nothing's gonna change. but this time there seem to be some hopeful signs of the u. s. senate that is really important because previously the senate has the kind of for the obstacle for bringing about what some considered to be reasonable gun control laws that would prevent these types of situations of mass shootings of the cartridge that we've seen in texas this week. and here's why we've seen in the past that there has been legislation that's been passed the house of representatives, the lower chamber of congress

administration has given a mutant response to the killing of sharina after our white house correspondent kimberly hallett has more. as mourners attending journalists, sharina clay funeral were attacked by israeli security forces. white house for a secretary gen saki, simply called it an intrusion, but refused to condemn the attacks called these images deeply disturbing of israeli police feeding mourners who are carrying this casket. he said that we regret the intrusion, you condemn these actions. i think when we said they were disturbing, we, obviously we're not, we're not justifying them, but i think i will leave my comments at what i said, go ahead. but her answers didn't sit well with reporters who pressed for an explanation as to why president biden is allowing israel a u. s. allies received billions annually and military funding to treat sharina funeral and the investigation into her death, an american citizen. with such disrespect, when american journalists, i've given you a green nobody way for investigation this in their house is a russian. why is trying to get away with this? why not put in put

our white house correspondent, kimberly hallett reports. dozens of journalists in washington gathering near the offices of al jazeera on wednesday to mourn the loss of one of their own. she read a black lay, a colleague, they loved for her friendship and admired for her work. oh no, what good leave at work that is respected at the highest levels of the u. s. government. now the biden administration is condemning sharina, killing an american citizen, and calling for an investigation and prosecution of those responsible. it is important to us. it is important to the world that that investigation be thorough than it be on forensic that'd be transparent. and importantly, that investigations end with full accountability and those responsible for her death being held responsible for their actions on capital hill for the most powerful member of the us house of representatives. met with jordan's king abdullah, nancy pelosi called the killing a horrific tragedy. adding the congress is committed to the defense of press freedoms worldwide. people walk up to the killing of sharina about o'clock on

that white house correspondent, kimberly hallett has more on this. it was the 1st oval office meeting between the u . s. president and new zealand. prime minister, a chance for washington to counter china's growing influence in the indo pacific region. but for new zealand, it was also an opportunity to express that when it comes to business, there are no loyalties. we had an exchange of use on the pacific currently very clear view on both sides that the pacific needs to determine end is determining its own rules of engagement and as partners we need to make sure that we're hearing what via critical focus and areas of interest are for us to partner on and partnership is key. it is not a donor donnie relationship and nor should it be. and i think that's the approach that i hear from the united states. certainly the approach of new zealand, regardless of who within the pacific were engaging with the meeting lasted roughly 90 minutes and included other topics like climate change, trade and even how the united states new zealand could cooperate in space.

kimberly hallett has more from washington dc when the money that the united states applied to ukraine began to run out, and it is nearly exhausted in terms of military support. the u. s. president asked for $33000000000.00. well, the u. s. congress, which controls the purse strings in turn approved $40000000000.00, and that is what the president signed into law. in other words, the congress wanted to send the signal, look at, we are not only going to prove this money, we're where to send more than what you ask for, which is something that rarely happens. and that is the reason why it was to send vladimir putin or message that there is overwhelming support in the united states for ukraine and pushed back against russia. and in terms of what this money is for, it's not only to kind of back fill the money in the equipment that has already been sent. but in addition, there is also going to be new military equipment in the form of stingers and, and javelins, but also training and logistics support. and also there's going to be 5000000000 that's also going to be allocated for really address

kimberly hallett as more from washington d. c. when the money that the united states applied to ukraine began to run out, and it is nearly exhausted in terms of military support. the u. s. president asked for $33000000000.00. well, the u. s. congress which controls the purse strings in turn approved $40000000000.00, and that is what the president signed into law. in other words, the congress wanted to send the signal, look at, we are not only going to prove this money, we're going to send more than what you ask for, which is something that rarely happens. and that is the reason why it was to send vladimir putin a message that there is overwhelming support in the united states for ukraine and pushed back against russia. and in terms of what this money is for, it's not only to kind of back fill the money in the equipment that has already been sent. but in addition, there is also going to be new military equipment in the form of stingers and, and javelins, but also training and logistics support. and also there's going to be 50000000

our white house correspondent, kimberly hallett reports gas prices hitting historic new highs on tuesday in the united states. up $0.17 in just the last week to hit a record $4.37 a gallon us consumers aren't happy. i don't even look at how many gallons anymore or what their dollar amount is anymore, because it's expensive area everywhere. it's another blow to the u. s. economy and president show biden's white house. i heard 1st, 1st heard the term working for us and working. we're working or full time and we had a hard time maintaining managing, being able to buy groceries under pressure to help consumers biden on tuesday, insisted his policies are fighting inflation for no, you gotta be frustrated, frustrated by high pressures by grid lock in congress by the time it takes to get anything done. believe me, i understand the frustration he blamed rising prices on the global pandemic, and on the war and ukraine. but he also attacked republicans for pushing an ultra mega agenda, referring to former president donald trump's make america great again. policies he believes do not align with mai

james bayes is standing by him. brussels of pheasants cross over to a white house correspondent, kimberly hallett. i, kimberly, i mean it may be a rocky road to heads to get sweden and finland admitted to nato. but the u. s. administration saying that they can work things out with anyone who objects like turkey. so it seems perhaps some creative strategy is what's needed right now. and it appears as strategy is exactly what was discussed in the oval office that meeting has now wrapped off. and as the leaders were giving their statements in the rose garden, it was the leader, finland, that address the concerns of turkey had on. he said that to there was the need for the strong support of all allies, not naming turkey directly, but then no inter naming turkey directly saying that in fact i, it is up to turkey to really set an example and that it is open. in other words, finland sweetie, are open to discussing all of turkey's concerns, and that they, the 2 nations take all forms of terrorism seriously. and in turn they would combat all forms of terrorism seriously know why is he saying that? well. c