The Iowa caucuses kick off the presidential nominating process Monday night. Also in the news: A government shutdown would have significant impact for Americans if Congress cannot pass a stopgap measure this week. The Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 100 days. | |  |
Here is the news to know Monday. |
Trump, Haley and other 2024 Republicans rally before crucial contest |
Iowa Republicans are expecting a smooth night on Monday as they report caucus results after this year's race has been remarkably, and for some, frustratingly, static — with the winner seeming all but certain. |
The crucial early primary contest has long had the power to reshape a presidential race, tripping up frontrunners and giving a boost to fierce political rivals. This year, former President Donald Trump's Republican challengers tried to make inroads with Iowans as the state faces extreme conditions with temperatures sweeping below 0 degrees. | A volunteer plunges campaign signs for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis into deep snow outside the Chrome Horse Saloon one day before the Iowa caucuses on January 14, 2024 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images |
Millions of Americans face freezing temperatures |
A winter storm with snow and ice will threaten the mid-Atlantic and New England from Monday night to Tuesday night, forecasters say. The storm, and a wall of arctic air, is expected to ride the jet stream across most of the nation over the next few days. Much of the country faced temperatures 20-40 degrees below normal as of Sunday. The cold and snow comes after a deep freeze settled across much of the nation Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures as far south as Florida and creating chaos for travelers, football fans and even voters in the Iowa Caucuses. Read more | Workers remove snow from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, Sunday Jan. 14, 2024. Jeffrey T. Barnes, AP |
Can Congress reach a deal to avert a government shutdown? |
Lawmakers are preparing a temporary bill to keep the government's doors open until March as the nation faces a partial shutdown this week. The stopgap measure, which congressional leaders are expected to release Sunday, would extend funding until March 1 for the agencies potentially hit later this week. The deal would give lawmakers until March 8 to fund other agencies and services, according to multiple reports. The anticipated agreement comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has faced major pressure from House Republicans' right flank after he announced a spending deal alongside Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., last week. Read more |
100 days of the Israel-Hamas War |
As of Jan. 14, Israel and Hamas had been at war for 100 days in the aftermath of the worst attack in Israel's history. Its impact has been felt far, wide and deep − and it's not over. It's a conflict that has upended life for Israelis and Palestinians; caused death, suffering and destruction on a massive scale; further polarized long divided views; reshaped the dynamics of the Middle East; and stirred international political and emotional turmoil. It has even threatened to impact the 2024 U.S. election. Read more |
A group of herring fishermen may put a hook in the Biden administration's power |
A yearslong legal battle between four family owned fishing companies and the Department of Commerce will be debated at the Supreme Court this week. The case concerns a 2020 federal rule that requires fishers to pay the salary of the observers they bring aboard – adding $700 a day to their costs. One of the most important cases of the current term, its resolution could spillover into other industries, significantly weakening the ability of federal agencies to regulate the environment, workplace conditions, food safety and other areas of American life. Read more |
Photo of the day: Taylor Swift braves subzero temps to support Chiefs |
Pop superstar Taylor Swift is shaking off the subzero temperatures at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift arrived at the Kansas City Chiefs' wild-card playoff game against the Miami Dolphins sporting a custom puffer jacket featuring the name and No. 87 number of her boyfriend Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The red-and-yellow jacket was created by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Read more | Wild Card Weekend: Taylor Swift celebrates with fans during the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Jamie Squire, Getty Images |
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