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A rough week for some Alaska Airlines travelers just became more challenging in the wake of a blowout last week. We’re hearing from both sides of the political aisle following two House meetings over holding Hunter Biden in contempt. It comes as another House committee held its first impeaching hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Former President Donald Trump’s plan to speak during closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial may not happen. And, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns of consequences for continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The storm that's been battering the East Coast is dealing its final blow in New England. Tonight, CNN holds the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses. House Republicans are taking steps to hold the president's son in contempt of Congress. Experts have been looking at likely risks for the next 10 years and things don't look great. Plus, millions of families will get some help with feeding their kids this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of thousands of homes and business have lost power as a powerful storm hits the East Coast. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are facing off in Iowa tonight for a CNN debate. The US has shot down an attack from Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea. The White House has responded to news that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Plus, China claims to have cracked an Apple encryption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deadly storm is bring more extreme weather to the Northeast today. Boeing's CEO has acknowledged the company's "mistake" after last weeks Alaska Airlines incident. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are getting ready to go head to head on CNN tonight. Ecuador has been rocked by violence this week. Plus, what did and didn't learn from the Jeffry Epstein lawsuit documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The head of Boeing acknowledged the company’s “mistake” during a safety meeting in the wake of an Alaska Airlines blowout. Authorities say at least four people have been killed in a powerful winter storm system. Armed gunmen stormed a TV station in Ecuador during a live broadcast amid violent clashes. France’s president has appointed its youngest and first openly gay prime minister. Lastly, language learning app, Duolingo, has laid off some of its staff amid AI-related changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with new information on Defense Secretary’s Lloyd Austin’s health complications that led to his hospitalization. We’ll tell you which areas could experience the worst conditions from a winter weather threat moving across the central and eastern US. Secretary of State Antony Blinken weighed in on a two-state solution in Israel and genocide allegations. We’ll tell you where former President Donald Trump’s lead now stands in one primary race, according to a new CNN poll. And, casino workers are hoping to clear the air in their fight to ban indoor smoking in their workplaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than half the US population is getting hit with extreme weather today. Boeing is holding an all employee meeting on safety today after Friday's Alaska Airlines incident. The federal appeals court judges in DC appear skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s immunity arguments in the federal election subversion case. NASA is expected to announce a delay in its crewed mission to the moon. Plus, the NCAA has a new football champion – what's next for the head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected in court today, as Nikki Haley trims his lead in the polls. The world came dangerously close to a key temperature target last year. Israel's president says his country will defend itself at a genocide trial this week. Another US citizen has been detained in Russia. Plus, lawmakers are asking why some inhalers are so expensive in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected to show up in court today, we'll tell you why. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for high stakes talks over protecting civilians in Gaza. Winter storms are causing dangerous conditions in parts of the US. Crews are still searching for anyone who could be trapped after a gas explosion at a hotel in Texas. Plus, South Korean lawmakers vote to ban dog meat sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with a blast a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas that injured several people. The US defense secretary’s failure to disclose his hospitalization is under White House review. The American Red Cross is warning of an emergency blood shortage in the US. Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on surrogacy. Lastly, America’s first lunar landing mission in decades may not make it to the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices