A war has broken out in the Middle East after Hamas launched a massive attack at Israel … and there was no Speaker of the House from the United States – their historic ally – to respond. Without a speaker, the House is unable to pass ANY legislation, including emergency aid to Israel. As that conflict threatens to escalate, the clock is ticking. Get the latest On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.