Former President Donald Trump has maintained his lead in Iowa according to polls ahead of Monday’s Republican caucuses. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains some of the reasons Republicans in the state have rallied around him, and Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen joins CBS News with how the state is combating the cold weather. Source
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Iowa Democrats are voting by mail-in ballots
Iowa’s Democrats will use mail-in ballots for the 2024 presidential caucus. Rita Hart, the chairwoman for the Iowa Democratic Party, joins CBS News with details on the voting process. Also, Caroline Cummings of CBS Minnesota reports on Monday’s weather impact on the political events. Source
Emmy Awards 2024 red carpet highlights
Celebrities hit the red carpet leading up to the 2024 Emmy Awards. Here are the fashion highlights. Source
Iowa caucus 2024 live updates: The latest from today’s GOP presidential showdown
Iowa Republicans cast the first ballots of the 2024 primary season in the Iowa caucuses tonight. Follow all the latest live updates here. Source
How cold is it going to get today? Record lows expected amid winter storm
Temperatures across the United States have plummeted as an Arctic freeze from Canada exacerbates a widespread bout of dangerous winter storm weather. Here’s how the frigid cold is affecting different regions. Source
MLK’s family, NFL announce community service initiative
The NFL and Martin Luther King Jr.’s family are kicking off a 5-year initiative committing more than 100 million hours of community service by Americans, according to Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, who joined CBS News on the celebration of the U.S. holiday commemorating the civil rights icon’s birthday. Source
“Miracle on the Hudson” survivor on 15 years since emergency landing
Fifteen years ago, U.S. Airways pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger successfully landed a plane in the Hudson River during an emergency, saving 155 people in what became known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.” Bill Elkin, who was on board, joined CBS News with his memories of Sullenberger’s heroic actions. Source
Biden administration demands Texas stop blocking border area
A park that has been commandeered by Texas National Guard soldiers is becoming a point of tension between the state and the Biden administration. Federal officials say Texas National Guard soldiers prevented Border Patrol agents from attempting to rescue three migrants who drowned in the Rio Grande on Friday while trying to enter the U.S. Texas officials denied the claims. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Ahead of Iowa caucuses, GOP candidates tap economic frustrations
A majority of Americans think the economy is in bad shape, despite low unemployment and a growing economy. Inflation remains a primary concern. Source
What Haley, DeSantis need from Iowa to move on in 2024 elections
The campaigns for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are battling frigid temperatures to make a last-ditch effort before Iowans caucus for the 2024 presidential elections. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest. Source