Israel-Hamas war reveals the GOP’s true colors

Plus, the urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Sunday, October 15, 2023 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Alternate text] It’s been over a week since the surprise attack by Hamas into Israel first began and the fighting [continues to escalate](. Over the past week, more than [1 million residents]( of Gaza have been forced to flee, as the United Nations warns of a [devastating humanitarian]( crisis. The fate of approximately [150 hostages]( taken by Hamas remains unknown. President Biden has promised to do�€œ[everything in our power](” to locate missing Americans and bring those held hostage home, assuring the country and international community this week that America’s [commitment to Israel is “unshakeable](.” The House of Representatives remains [without a Speaker](, more than a week after Rep. Matt Gaetz led a revolt that resulted in[the first successful vote]( to oust a Speaker of the House in U.S. history. The chamber is more divided than ever, as evidenced by this week’s [chaotic]( [fight for the gavel](. The [roller-coaster]( drama began with Steve Scalise [defeating]( Jim Jordan in a closed-door vote on Wednesday, followed by Scalise [abruptly dropping out]( after failing to win over the rest of his party. Jim Jordan finally [won the nomination]( in a second-closed door vote [less than 48 hours]( after losing. There were also new developments in Donald Trump’s criminal and civil cases this week. Those included [revealing testimony]( from former Trump Org CFO [Allan Weisselberg]( in Trump’s civil trial, an [abrupt postponement]( by Judge Aileen Cannon in the classified docs case, and new decisions about Trump’s [eligibility for the 2024 election](. Special counsel Jack Smith filed a consequential[motion]( effectively telling the[former president]( to put his [money where his mouth is.]( Missed something? Don't worry. Here are our select columns and videos from the week. And don't forget to check out [MSNBC.com]( for more.   EDITOR'S PICKS [Alternate text] [REP. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI]( [One quote encapsulates why Trump is a national security nightmare]( Trump’s appalling remarks on Hezbollah conceal an urgent warning to our allies. [Read more.]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's view of the Israel-Hamas war speaks volumes]( While the GOP is dealing with their own scandals, some conservatives seem eager to use the Middle East war to their advantage. [Read more.]( RACHEL E. GREENSPAN [Before you hit post on that Israel-Hamas war statement, read this]( In reality, there are no points to be accrued by Instagram Stories. There are no winnings for those who post and no penalties for those who don't. [Read more.]( REP. JASMINE CROCKETT [The House GOP 'chaos caucus' is turning our democracy into a laughing stock]( A country in disarray is truly our enemies’ dreams. This is a matter of national security and people need to wake up. [Read more.]( [ZEESHAN ALEEM]( [The children of Gaza cannot escape Israel’s siege. And Netanyahu knows it.]( This is collective punishment of 2 million Palestinian civilians. [Read more.]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Cannon may be losing patience with prosecutors in confidential documents case]( As the former president's criminal and civil cases progress ahead of the 2024 election, the classified documents case keeps hitting snags. [Read more.]( [Ayman]( [MSNBC]( [Ayman: Humanitarian ‘catastrophe’ in Gaza is a 'painful stain on humanity’]( "This has been a week of tremendous human suffering," Ayman Mohyeldin tells Lindsey Reiser about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. [MSNBC]( [Fmr. CIA Director: Israeli hostage rescue efforts must strike an ‘impossible balance’]( Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan speaks to Alicia Menendez about intelligence failures that contributed to Hamas’ surprise attack one week ago and the challenges Israel is likely to face in their hostage rescue efforts. [MSNBC]( [Texas Congresswoman calls out ‘dramatic’ cost of House GOP leadership vacuum]( Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks to Alicia Menendez about how House Republicans’ inability to elect a speaker has impacted their ability to do their jobs as lawmakers amid the growing international crisis. [MSNBC]( [Gazans face water shortage and dehydration amid Israeli siege]( A short supply of drinking water in Gaza is putting millions at risk of water-borne diseases and dehydration as Israel allows residents to evacuate using two safety passages before a potential ground invasion.     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text] Tonight, NBC News will have a live, two-hour special report with coverage of the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Tom Llamas is on the ground in Tel Aviv, joined by Kate Snow. Watch “NBC News Special Report: Israel-Hamas War” tonight at 8pm Eastern on MSNBC. MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.]( [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)