Israel's Ground Invasion Delay and Speaker Contender: Morning Rundown
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's delay in launching a ground invasion in Gaza is due to several factors, including the lack of an exit plan, pressure to minimize civilian casualties, and the risk to Israeli soldiers. Meanwhile, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes the fourth GOP speaker nominee, attempting to secure the 217 Republican votes needed for the leadership role. An off-duty pilot accused of attempting to shut down a plane's engines pleads not guilty and is being investigated for being under the influence. Drone attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria injure 24 military personnel. Mitt Romney's new book explores the rise of former President Donald Trump and the end of the modern Republican Party.