US Push for Release of Hostages; Speaker of House Search Continues

Your morning briefing. The news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Israel Latest: US Talks to Allies About Preventing War Spillover Western countries intensified efforts to stop the Israel-Hamas war from spreading, with US President Joe Biden talking with leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK to strengthen diplomatic coordination. 2) Israel's Support for Hostage Talks May Delay Ground Invasion Israel supports diplomatic efforts to get Hamas to release hostages from Gaza quickly and in large numbers, a move that could delay and possibly alter its ground war, according to people familiar with the negotiations. 3) House Republicans Try to Elect a Speaker this Week House Republicans set up a nine-man contest for the speaker’s post on Sunday, signaling what may be a drawn-out vote to fill the vacancy this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.