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6 AM ET: Maine mass shootings, Israeli ground invasion coming, Trump gag orders & more Oct 26, 2023

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Multiple casualties are being reported in Maine and a manhunt is underway after two mass shootings in Lewiston. Israel's prime minister says a ground invasion in Gaza is coming, but hasn't said when. The House is finally back in business and it's got a lot of work to do. Former President Donald Trump has once again been accused of targeting potential witnesses. Plus, we'll tell you more about the UAW's tentative deal with Ford.

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10 PM ET: Maine shootings, Israeli PM’s address, UAW’s tentative deal & more Oct 26, 2023

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Law enforcement sources say at least 16 people are dead in connection to shooting incidents in Maine. Then, we have the latest on the Israeli military’s next stage of the war with Hamas militants. Plus, the US and Russia failed to pass resolutions addressing the fighting and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, the House passed a measure supporting Israel. Lastly, the UAW and Ford have reached a tentative deal in the union's strike against the Big Three.

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5 PM ET: New speaker elected, Gaza aid operations, Trump fined again & more Oct 25, 2023

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The House has elected GOP Congressman Mike Johnson as the new speaker three weeks after ousting former leader Kevin McCarthy. We’re hearing from a spokesperson for the largest UN agency in Gaza that’s in desperate need of fuel. A judge has reinstated all charges, including murder, against a former Philadelphia officer who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. We have new developments on the former NFL player held in connection with his mother’s murder. And, former President Donald Trump has been fined again for violating his gag order in his civil fraud trial.

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12 PM ET: Speaker vote, Hamas attack planning, drag show law & more Oct 25, 2023

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The House is voting today on whether it wants Mike Johnson as the next speaker. We're learning more about how Hamas planned the October 7 attack. Former President Donald Trump responds to reporting that his former chief of staff is cooperating with federal prosecutors in the 2020 election subversion case. Florida's crackdown on drag shows could end up in the hands of the Supreme Court. And, the pilot accused of trying to shut down a plane mid flight says he thought he was dreaming.

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9 AM ET: Speaker nominee hopeful, Trump allies turning, World Series set & more Oct 25, 2023

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House Republicans could finally be ready to get behind a speaker nominee. There are hopes of a breakthrough in hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Several people seem to be turning against former President Donald Trump. The CDC has a warning about healthcare workers' mental health. Plus, the match is set for the World Series.

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6 AM ET: Fourth speaker nominee, Hurricane Otis, Richard Roundtree & more Oct 25, 2023

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It was another deadly night in Gaza, as an important voice in the Middle East says Western leaders have double standards when it comes to civilian deaths. House Republicans have now chosen a fourth nominee for speaker. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has reportedly made a deal with prosecutors. Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico as a category 5 storm, but has started to weaken. And, there are reports 'Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree has died.

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10 PM ET: Israel’s warning, Gaza needs fuel, Mark Meadows’ immunity & more Oct 25, 2023

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Today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to tell soldiers a ground offensive "is coming.” This comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with people in dire need of fuel. House Republicans continue to try to find a speaker. ABC News reports that Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to a special counsel in the federal election subversion probe. And, we have more details on the man accused of trying to turn off a plane’s engines mid-flight over the weekend.

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5 PM ET: House speaker chaos, Georgia abortion ban, states sue Meta & more Oct 24, 2023

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We start with the latest on Israel’s war on Hamas and where the humanitarian situation in Gaza stands. Republican Rep. Tom Emmer dropped out of the House speaker race, making the path forward unclear. Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen made accusation against him in a New York civil fraud trial. Georgia's Supreme Court has upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban. And, dozens of states are suing Instagram-parent company Meta — we’ll explain why.

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UPDATED: 12 PM ET: Hamas hostage negotiations, Trump insider flips, surprise UAW strike & more Oct 24, 2023

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As aid is starting to slowly be allowed into Gaza, talks are ongoing to release a larger group of hostages. House Republicans have chosen a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump is back in a New York courtroom, while another co-defendant in Georgia struck a plea deal with prosecutors. The UAW has announced a surprise strike against General Motors hours after the company reported its earnings. Plus, the pilot accused of trying to shut down a plane mid-flight is due in court this afternoon.

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9 AM ET: Hostage describes capture, Trump's court showdown, Iceland women strike & more Oct 24, 2023

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An 85 year old woman who was held hostage by Hamas has described what it was like. House Republicans are once again voting for a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump will come face to face with his former lawyer Michael Cohen in court today. An early winter storm is causing trouble in the Northwest. Plus, women in Iceland are striking today.

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