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The GOP race heads to New Hampshire after Trump dominates in Iowa. Plus, Hamas releases three hostage videos in a 24-hour span. And, the 75th Emmys take the stage after a four-month delay. Also this morning: E. Jean Carroll seeks more than $10M in a second Trump defamation case, the Bank of America CEO on how the election will impact the economy, and hundreds of flights are cancelled across the US due to extreme weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa Republicans get ready to choose their nominee for President. CNN Anchor Kasie Hunt is live on the scene in Des Moines to find out how strong Donald Trump's grip on the GOP is, or if the former president’s rivals can pull off a stunning upset. Plus, The Fulton County D.A. bringing the Georgia election subversion against Trump breaks her silence on “Improper” relationship allegations. And, a fourth murder charge is expected to be filed against suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuerman. Also this morning: Desperation grips Israeli hostages’ families, as the fate of the 136 people still held by Hamas remains unknown, and a record-setting Arctic blast sweeps across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Analysis of the state of the 2024 race after the two Republicans vying to become the top Trump alternative face off in a CNN debate. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley leave the front-runner unscathed with less than four days to go until the Iowa caucuses. Plus, Trump tries to soften his comments that he’d be a dictator “on day one”, and takes credit for overturning Roe v. Wade, in an Iowa Town Hall. And, Chris Christie suspends his 2024 campaign, and has a lot to say on the way out, caught in a hot mic moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A make or break moment for Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis in the final Republican presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses. Trump's lawyers argue for presidential immunity, even for crimes like political assassinations. Multiple tornadoes cause destruction in Panama Beach. Overall impact of severe storms across the United States is assessed. The ongoing legal battle over presidential immunity. Defense Secretary Austin's prostate cancer diagnosis and the CEO of Boeing's mistakes. Analysis of Biden's progressive agenda and the ideological struggle between left populism and right-wing opposition. Trump's appeal for immunity from criminal prosecution as president. The importance of exceeding expectations in the upcoming CNN debate and Iowa caucuses.

A historic hearing for Donald Trump and America, as the former president’s legal team argues he is immune from criminal charges for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Plus, new CNN polling shows Nikki Haley cutting Trump’s New Hampshire lead to single digits. And, United Airlines finds loose bolts on a number of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jets, the same plane that saw a door plug blowout this week on an Alaskan Airlines flight. Also this morning, Defense Secretary Austin’s hidden hospitalization probed, Chinese migrants become the fastest growing group illegally crossing the border, and at least 21 people are injured in a Fort Worth hotel explosion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did a door blowout of an Alaskan Airlines plane during flight, terrifyingly ripping off headrests and a child’s shirt? Major new details are released on warnings that might have been missed. Plus, Trump calls for January 6 “Hostages” to be released ahead of a week that will see the former president’s campaign message toggle between two courthouses. And, Defense Secretary Austin is under scrutiny for keeping his hospitalization a secret from the White House for three days. Also this morning, the Supreme Court allows Idaho’s near-total abortion ban, and the first US Moon landing mission in decades lifts off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis face voters and sharpen their attacks on Trump in back to back CNN Town Halls. With just 10 days until the Iowa caucuses, can they change the dynamics of the race? Plus, a new trove of Jeffrey Epstein court documents have been released, revealing a process he allegedly used to find and recruit girls. And, President Biden is to give a speech on democracy and freedom today, ahead of the January 6 anniversary. Also this morning: new details on a deadly school shooting in Iowa where a sixth grader was killed - what the gunman posted on TikTok right before the shooting, and, former Olympian and convicted killer Oscar Pistorius is released from prison after nearly 9-years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Trump be allowed to run for president in the state of Colorado? Why his team says he deserves to be on the ballot. Plus, the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein court documents is unsealed. What it reveals about his relationships with Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. And, GOP presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis will face voters tonight in back to back CNN Town Halls in Iowa. Also this morning: Wayne Lapierre faces a trial that could remove him as the NRA CEO, how poor sleep in your 30’s and 40’s can lead to cognitive decline, and, a Nevada judge is attacked in court by a defendant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump appeals a decision that kicked him off the Maine primary ballot for engaging in an insurrection; a process he claims was “infected by bias”. That, as President Biden prepares to do what Trump’s primary competitors won't - attack him over January 6. Plus, new corruption allegations against Sen. Bob Menendez, who is accused of accepting bribes from Qatar - how prosecutors say he tried to cover up his actions. And, House Speaker Mike Johnson heads to the Southern border, putting pressure on the White House over immigration. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins to discuss Biden’s plan to tackle the border crisis. Also this morning: Harvard’s President Claudine Gay Resigns, fears of a wider conflict grow after a top Hamas leader is killed in Beirut, and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calls white supremacy a “myth”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices