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How Trump’s indictments helped rally Iowa Republicans around him

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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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