6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate
At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues include the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, abortion and Social Security. Here's what you need to know.
Politics & Government
Democrats zero in on Speaker Johnson in effort to flip House control
Johnson plays key political role raising money and driving campaign strategy as speaker. Democrats say the new speaker's policies make him an issue, but his low national profile could make that hard.
Up First briefing: GOP debate takeaways; striking actors and studios reach a deal
Five presidential candidates — but no Trump — debated the Israel-Hamas war and other issues onstage in Miami. SAG-AFTRA says it's reached a deal of "extraordinary scope" with Hollywood studios.
GOP presidential candidates debated in Miami, Donald Trump attended a rally
Five Republican candidates met for the third debate of the 2024 presidential race to address issues like abortion rights, international conflict and the future of Social Security.
Morning news brief
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces calls to resign. Five GOP presidential candidates met Wednesday night for a third debate in Miami. Striking actors reach a tentative deal with Hollywood studios.
Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments
Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all nominations since February — in protest of Pentagon abortion policy. Senators are getting creative with solutions.
Iowa voters in one of the most conservative counties speak out about political issues
Iowa will be holding the Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Voters there will get the first crack at setting the tone for the presidential election year.
ICE releases investigation into immigrant's death after months of 'inexcusable' delay
Under pressure, the government released a report examining the death of an immigrant in ICE custody. The report found multiple failures, but did not indicate they caused the migrant's death.
The third GOP debate could be pivotal for Nikki Haley
The former South Carolina governor has been performing better than expected in recent early-state primary polls, but still lags far behind former President Donald Trump.
Ivanka Trump testified in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial
She is the last Trump family member expected to be called to the witness stand by the New York state attorney general. Former President Donald Trump and his two oldest sons already testified.