Republican voters will render a first verdict on the entreaties Donald J. Trump’s rivals have made to move the party past his grip, as he seeks a turbocharged launch to the nomination.
An arctic chill extending from coast to coast will bring blizzards, floodings, gusty winds and hazardous ice as more than 200 Americans brace for below-freezing temperatures this week.
More than eight million children in 15 states led by Republican governors will be shut out of a new federal food assistance program intended to help needy families during the summer months.
The Defense Department inspector general has announced an investigation into the mishandling of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent hospitalization.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley squared off in the final debate before the Iowa caucuses, with both candidates accusing the other of dishonesty over a range of issues and trying to position themselves as the alternative to former President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump's lawyers argued a president could assassinate a political rival if Congress approved. A law professor said it was a ridiculous argument that would get a C or D grade. The appeals-court judges who heard the argument also seemed skeptical.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is currently receiving treatment for prostate cancer and was hospitalized due to complications. The cancer was discovered in early December and Austin underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat it. On January 1, he was readmitted to the hospital due to complications and was found to have a urinary tract infection. The Pentagon faced scrutiny for not disclosing Austin's hospitalization earlier, and President Biden was informed about Austin's prostate cancer diagnosis on Tuesday morning.
The Republican Party of Florida has voted to remove Christian Ziegler as chair after a rape allegation against him. Vice Chair Evan Power will replace him.