McCarthy, touting his support for Israel, doesn't rule out returning as speaker
Kevin McCarthy said President Joe Biden's "first priority" should be rescuing American hostages as he outlined a plan for the U.S. response to the Israel-Gaza war. Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, deposed just last week as House speaker , on Monday didn't rule out returning to that position as he spoke out against the Hamas attack on Israel. Touting his own experience as a strong support er of Israel, McCarthy said President Joe Biden's "first priority" should be rescuing any American hostages being held by Hamas. At least nine Americans have been killed in Israel since Saturday's attack, a U.S. official confirmed Monday. "This administration must also make clear that harming any American will really result in the wrath of the United States," McCarthy said. "We cannot repeat what happened in Afghanistan. It must be clear that we do not negotiate with terrorists and no American will be left behind." MORE: Israel-Gaza live update...