Nightly News Full Broadcast - Jan. 28

Summary

The script covers major events including a drone strike killing 3 U.S. soldiers in Jordan, blamed on Iran-backed militants. This prompted calls for retaliation and impeachment of the Homeland Security head over border issues. Positive news on potential hostage releases in Gaza is reported. Other notable events include a swatting incident targeting Nikki Haley, a truck fire releasing circus animals on a highway, and a cancer support program helping kids via rock climbing.

Takeaways

• 😢 3 U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone strike in Jordan, the first combat deaths since the war between Israel and Gaza began
• 😡 The White House blames Iranian-backed militant groups for the attack and vows retaliation
• 🤔 Some in Congress call for direct U.S. strikes on Iran in response
• 👮 Republicans unveiled plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the U.S.-Mexico border crisis
• 🤝 Bipartisan senators reach a deal on changing border policies amid pressure from Trump to sink it
• 😨 Nikki Haley reveals she was the victim of "swatting" with armed police called to her home
• 😅 A truck carrying zebras and camels caught fire in Indiana; state troopers helped wrangle the escaped animals
• 🎨 Climate protesters threw soup on the Mona Lisa painting in the Louvre museum in Paris
• 💪 A program called Rock Cancer helps kids with cancer build strength and community through rock climbing
• 👭 A 17-year-old survivor now encourages other young cancer warriors that they are 'not alone'

Q & A

What happened that resulted in the deaths of 3 American soldiers?

A drone struck a shelter where troops were sleeping in Jordan, resulting in the deaths of 3 American soldiers.

Who does the White House blame for the attack?

The White House blames radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in the region.

What is the White House's response to the attack?

President Biden vowed to retaliate, promising to hold all those responsible to account at a time and manner of the US's choosing.

What is the context around the recent attacks on US troops?

The attacks are part of over 160 assaults against bases with Americans in Iraq and Syria since October 17th by Iranian-backed militia groups.

What are some calling for in response to the attack?

Some members of Congress are calling for direct strikes inside Iran in retaliation.

What is the impeachment effort against Alejandro Mayorkas?

House Republicans unveiled plans to impeach Mayorkas, arguing he has failed to protect the southern border. The White House calls it unconstitutional.

What is the bipartisan Senate deal on border policies?

After weeks of closed-door talks, a bipartisan Senate deal on border policies is finalized that President Biden has agreed to. The details are not yet released.

What happened to Nikki Haley?

Haley was the victim of "swatting," where someone made a fake 911 call to police claiming a violent incident at her home, resulting in armed officers being sent to her house.

What happened with the truck of circus animals?

A truck carrying zebras, camels and other animals caught fire in Indiana. Officers had to rescue and wrangle the animals while extinguishing the blaze.

What is the Rock Cancer program?

Rock Cancer is a free rock climbing program for kids battling cancer, aimed at building their strength, courage and community with other patients.