Trump judge: “control your client”, overnight strikes, cold start in Iowa

Trump heads to Iowa after opting to spend two days in court - what Trump said in his fraud trial closing arguments that required his lawyer to be asked to “control your client”. Plus, The US and UK carry out multiple strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen – why President Biden decided to order the strikes, and the concerns that direct involvement could lead to a wider conflict. And, as its presidential candidates make their final pitches, The GOP worries subzero temperatures could impact on the Iowa caucus turnout, set to be the coldest in history. Also this morning, Republican hardliners press Speaker Johnson to back off a spending deal with Democrats, the rise of the dangerous “Swatting” practice causes concern, and a class action lawsuit is launched against Boeing after the Alaska Airlines incident this week.

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