The U.S. and United Kingdom on Thursday launched military strikes on Iranian-back Houthi targets in Yemen in retaliation for dozens of recent Houthi attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Nancy Cordes has more from the White House. Source
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Immigration proving to be a key issue for Iowa voters
With less than a week to go before the Iowa caucuses, many Republican Iowa voters say that the future of immigration and border security is one of the major issues that will drive who they vote for. Ed O’Keefe explains. Source
Trump lashes out during closing arguments of fraud trial
An explosive scene unfolded inside a Manhattan courtroom Thursday during former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. Trump spoke up during closing arguments, veering outside the bounds of what the judge said he could say, and lashing out and making false accusations against both the judge and the New York attorney general. Robert Costa reports. Source
White House not commenting on Hunter Biden’s appearances in court, Congress
The White House is being pressed on Hunter Biden, who pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges Thursday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source
Uptick in inflation reflects the economic struggles of many Americans
Inflation grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in December, higher than economists had predicted. The increase could impact whether the Federal Reserve chooses to lower interest rates. Higher prices and mortgage rates have also left many Americans struggling. Jo Ling Kent has more. Source
Hard-line Republicans push Speaker Johnson to abandon spending deal
Congress has just over a week to avert a government shutdown, and some Republican House members are pushing House Speaker Mike Johnson to abandon a spending agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
Tracking Trump and Hunter Biden’s court cases
Former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, both spent Thursday in court dealing with separate legal cases that could have serious implications for the 2024 presidential election. CBS News’ Robert Costa and Erica Brown report. Source
Lawmakers propose $7 billion in new funding for affordable internet program
The funding could keep a popular internet affordability program in place for millions of American households through the end of the year. Source
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella reveals she’s battling brain cancer
“I know she’s going through it, but I know that we’re never given more than we can handle and that she is going to crush this,” Michael Strahan said about his daughter, Isabella, during a joint interview Thursday. Source
Aaron Rodgers appears on Pat McAfee Show day after exit was announced
After Rodgers’ segment on coaches Bill Belichick and Nick Saban, Pat McAfee and cohost A.J. Hawk joked about his not being allowed on the program and expressed gratitude for his support. Source