The country’s lawmakers approved a resolution calling on the government to order the removal of some 5,000 U.S. troops from Iraq. Source
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Six Things That Stood Out for the Titans in Playoff Win Over Patriots
The Titans beat the Patriots 20-13 on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium to advance into the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Titans Online’s Jim Wyatt takes a look at six things that stood out from the game as the team begins to turn its attention to next Saturday’s playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Source
Murphy says Soleimani strike could put U.S. “on a course” for war with Iran
The Connecticut Democrat says it’s “incumbent” on the White House to present evidence on the imminent threat that led to Soleimani’s death. Source
Transcript: Senator Chris Murphy on “Face the Nation”
The following is a transcript of Senator Chris Murphy on “Face the Nation” that aired Sunday, January 5, 2020. Source
Julián Castro drops out of presidential race
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro has dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary. Castro was the only Latino candidate in the field and focused on issues like immigration and poverty. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Joel Payne, a CBSN political contributor and a Democratic strategist, joined CBSN for the latest on the race with just a month to go until the Iowa caucuses. Source
U.S.-Iranian tensions surge after Trump-directed airstrike kills top military leader
CBS News’ Holly Williams and David Martin break down the latest developments overseas amid escalating tensions with Iran. Source
Sen. Marco Rubio says U.S. strike against Iranian commander “had to happen”
The Republican senator from Florida says that President Trump was “obligated” to act against an “imminent threat” against the U.S. Source
Pompeo says U.S. will “do our best” to release intel on Iran threats
The secretary of state told “Face the Nation” the president was justified in ordering the killing of an Iranian military leader. Source
A more reflective Tanya Tucker
Since the ripe old age of 13, Tanya Tucker has had nearly two dozen Top-40 albums. And after more than 50 years on stage, with a new album, “While I’m Livin’,” that’s getting the best reviews of her career, she’s up this month for not just one but four Grammy nominations, more than any other country singer. CBS News’ Bob Schieffer sits down with Tucker, who was once country music’s wild child, and whose voice has never had more to offer than it does today. Source
Pompeo says administration will “do our best” to release intelligence on Iran
The secretary of state said the administration made the “right decision” to eliminate an apparent threat posed by Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani. Source