Trump declares peace in the Middle East as world leaders begin the next phase of negotiations over Gaza s future. The Democrat candidate for Virginia governor struggles to articulate her position on men in women s locker rooms as her lead in the polls slips. And rough weather batters Alaska and the East Coast.
00:00:47.420President Trump declaring peace in the Middle East as world leaders begin the next phase of negotiations over Gaza's future.
00:00:54.440But when it comes down to understanding the implementation of how it is that our kids are coexisting.
00:01:03.080The Democrat candidate for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, struggles to articulate her position, well, any position at all, on men in women's locker rooms as her lead in the polls slips.
00:01:15.120And rough weather batters Alaska and the East Coast.
00:01:19.180All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
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00:02:43.860President Trump, joined by the presidents of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar, signing a declaration for enduring peace and prosperity that reads in part, quote,
00:02:52.920We are united in our determination to dismantle extremism and radicalization in all its forms.
00:03:00.060No society can flourish when violence and racism is normalized, or when radical ideologies threaten the fabric of civil life.
00:03:07.440We commit to addressing the conditions that enable extremism, and to promoting education, opportunity, and mutual respect as foundations for lasting peace.
00:03:17.060Mr. Trump saying the deal represents more than peace in Gaza, calling it the beginning of a transformation of the entire Middle East region.
00:03:26.020The momentous breakthrough that we're here to celebrate tonight is more than the end of the war in Gaza.
00:03:33.160It'll be the new beginning for an entire, beautiful Middle East, where we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us.
00:03:43.200And that's why so many people in this room, they didn't get along.
00:03:51.320This is the first time the Middle East crisis has brought people together, as opposed to driving them apart.
00:03:56.440And to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of the generations past, which is foolish.
00:04:03.360So together, let us continue in the spirit of cooperation and goodwill that has finally brought us to this incredible, historic breakthrough.
00:04:13.120If we do, together, we will reach the Middle East's incredible destiny, a safe and prosperous and beautiful crossroads of culture and commerce, faith in humanity, and geographic center.
00:04:26.200This will be the geographic center of the world.
00:04:29.140Throughout the day, the atmosphere remaining upbeat.
00:04:31.820President of Egypt saying this moment could not have been reached without President Trump.
00:04:38.120You are the only one who is able to bring about peace and achieve peace.
00:04:44.980Mr. Trump praising regional leaders for setting aside generations of conflict to make the deal possible.
00:04:52.200President Trump at one point teasing Norway's representative, just days after the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, which is Norwegian and sits in Norway, passed him over for the award.
00:05:25.380Still, difficult talks lie ahead over Gaza's post-war governance, Hamas's future, and the potential for Palestinian statehood.
00:05:33.120The 20-point plan allowing for the eventual possibility, but only after a long series of preconditions are met.
00:05:39.940President Trump not weighing in on the issue in front of the cameras.
00:05:42.820It is unclear if the topic was broached in private.
00:05:46.580Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who did not attend the ceremony in Egypt, is opposed to a Palestinian state.
00:05:53.520Behind the scenes, the Associated Press reporting some relationships between regional leaders are more strained than President Trump's remarks would indicate.
00:06:01.900Prime Minister Netanyahu's possible attendance at the summit reportedly a source of controversy.
00:06:06.400President Trump backing Mr. Netanyahu multiple times throughout the whirlwind trip, including here, aboard Air Force One en route to Israel.
00:06:15.920Your relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu has been through some ups and downs.
00:07:23.100By the way, that was not in the speech, as you probably know.
00:07:26.120But I happen to like this gentleman right over here.
00:07:28.780And it just seems to make so much sense.
00:07:31.080You know, whether we like it or not, this has been one of the greatest wartime presidents.
00:07:37.620This has been one of the greatest wartime presidents.
00:07:40.400Domestically, more Democrats trickling in, the ones willing to show human decency and class, that is, to offer credit to President Trump for brokering the deal.
00:07:51.280Former President Obama's Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, on CNN.
00:07:56.080This achievement, and it is a significant achievement, would not have happened without United States leadership.
00:08:03.580President Trump deserves a lot of credit for bringing the parties together.
00:08:07.900Former President Bill Clinton, also releasing a statement, quote,
00:08:11.860I'm grateful that a ceasefire has taken hold, that the last 20 hostages have been freed, and that desperately needed aid has now begun to flow into Gaza.
00:08:20.460President Trump and his administration, Qatar, and other regional actors deserve great credit for keeping everyone engaged until the agreement was reached, end quote.
00:08:31.820As for what comes next, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff saying he and Abraham Accords architect, presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner, will remain active in the negotiations.
00:08:43.480Mr. Witkoff and Mr. Kushner, I'm curious, you've played such an important role in the tactical negotiations here.
00:08:49.120What will your role be going forward, as a lot more has to be brought to the table here?
00:08:54.080The minute we had inked the deal, Jared and I were already working on the implementation side of the deal.
00:08:59.880So, we've dug in, we'll be here quite a bit.
00:09:03.880That's at the direction of the president.
00:09:06.980Coming up, the race for governor in Virginia tightens as Democrat Abigail Spanberger struggles to articulate her, or any, stance on men in women's spaces.
00:09:18.260And wild weather slamming both sides of the country, with houses floating away in Alaska and parts of the East Coast drenched.
00:09:30.600As President Trump is settling into his new administration, one of the top Democrats in Congress aiming to undermine the Trump agenda is Democrat Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois.
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00:10:14.200Democrat Abigail Spanberger's lead in the Virginia governor's race appears to be narrowing against Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears following the candidates' loan debate last week.
00:10:25.360Right-leaning pollster Trafalgar showing Spanberger leading by just three points now, 48 to 45.
00:10:32.800That same pollster, conducting a survey one week before, had Spanberger leading by five.
00:10:38.260Spanberger holding a comfortable lead throughout the race.
00:10:41.040However, a texting scandal involving the Democrat candidate for attorney general, Jay Jones, appearing to weigh down her race as well.
00:10:48.000Recently published text messages sent by Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones in 2022
00:10:53.500show him fantasizing about the former Republican State House Speaker getting shot and wishing death upon the Speaker's children.
00:11:02.080Jones' own momentum also slowing since that news broke.
00:11:05.500Trafalgar showing Jones dropping by five points, now trailing his Republican opponent, Jason Mieres.
00:11:11.940Spanberger and Earl Sears facing off last Thursday in a debate.
00:11:15.760The Democrat refusing to call on Jones to drop out or even to withdraw her endorsement of him.
00:11:21.700Ms. Spanberger, I understand what you're saying about the voters, but for you yourself, do you still continue to endorse Jay Jones?
00:12:16.140Spanberger really failed to make an impression.
00:12:20.420Spanberger also attempting to dodge a question about whether she would repeal an executive order signed earlier this month by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin,
00:12:28.700banning men from women's bathrooms and sports teams.
00:12:31.700On Sunday, an ABC affiliate offering Spanberger a do-over, asking for her response to Earl Sears' claim that Spanberger is fine with nude men in women's locker rooms.
00:12:43.140Might want to just settle in with your coffee here, because this is going to take a while.
00:12:47.260The reality is the federal government has to be clear in what is the real guidance available to our schools as it relates to use of locker rooms.
00:12:58.840And at the end of the day, we have a president of the United States who is taking away and threatening federal funding.
00:13:06.900And it isn't just to these public schools.
00:13:13.800It is for funding to conservation programs under USDA that are vital, vital, vital to so many of the farmers and producers who employ rotational grazing practices.
00:13:26.120But when it comes down to understanding the implementation of how it is that our kids are coexisting in the classroom or on the sports field,
00:13:37.800yes, I do think that in many cases, it's the local community that knows their community best
00:13:42.960and can readily make decisions and provide guidance about how to ensure that all our kids are safe.
00:13:50.360Cancer research and rotational grazing practices.
00:13:55.140Did you hear an answer on whether she favors letting boys and men into girls and women-only spaces or sports?
00:14:02.640Election day, just three weeks from today.
00:14:07.240Wild weather in Alaska leading to more than 51 rescues with at least three people still unaccounted for.
00:14:13.780As across the country on the East Coast, a Nor'easter brings powerful wind, rain, and flooding.
00:14:18.820Over the weekend, the remnants of a typhoon tearing through remote parts of western Alaska with winds topping 100 miles an hour.
00:14:26.860The storm pushing water levels more than 14 feet above normal, breaking the previous record set 25 years ago.
00:14:33.580Multiple agencies still searching for the missing as recovery efforts continue across the region.
00:14:38.920Governor Mike Dunleavy issuing a disaster declaration last Thursday in anticipation of the storm.
00:14:43.840Meantime, about 3,400 miles eastward, a nor'easter storm system pounding the East Coast with heavy wind and rain,
00:14:52.140coastal flood warnings, or advisories across 10 states.
00:14:55.700New Jersey and parts of New York placed under a state of emergency over the weekend in anticipation of flooding.
00:15:01.700The 81st annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City canceled for safety reasons.
00:15:06.400In Brooklyn, a 76-year-old woman was killed when a solar panel broke loose in high winds, striking her as she was on a sidewalk, according to Fox Weather.
00:15:16.840In Massachusetts, two killed, one injured, when a small plane crashed on a highway median amid the storm.
00:15:24.220From the Carolinas up through New England, thousands more experiencing power outages, road closures, and flight delays amid the strong gusts and rain.
00:15:32.520The Weather Channel reporting conditions should begin improving today as the storm moves away from the coast.