US Strikes Yemen, House Speaker Under Fire, Trump NY Trial, Latest On The GOP Primary

Today on America in the Morning US Launches Attack On Yemen   The US and UK launched military strikes against multiple Houthi targets in parts of Yemen on Thursday night, a significant response after the Biden administration and its allies warned that the Iran-backed group could face reprisals for firing at commercial shipping. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.     Johnson Under Fire   House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a major test of his leadership as a budget battle has divided some members of the GOP. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.        The National Forecast    A storm brings snow for the Upper Midwest and into the Great Lakes with some areas getting a foot of snow and blizzard conditions. Thunderstorms in the Tennessee Valley into the Southeast can include hail and damaging winds. Heavy rain will move into the Northeast later tonight. Arctic air for the Northern Plains, and rain for the Pacific Northwest will be all snow in the higher elevations. Meteorologist Matt Benz has the forecast.     Trump Spoke Until Judge Cut Him Off   Former President Donald Trump was allowed to speak in court near the end of his civil fraud trial, but the judge cut him off after Trump said the trial was ‘a fraud’ against him. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.        No Charges For Ohio Woman In Miscarriage Case  An Ohio woman facing criminal charges for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged.       Texas Takes Over Park Near Border   The National Guard, under orders from Governor Greg Abbott, has seized control of an Eagle Pass, Texas park at the Southern border in an effort to stop the surge of migrants entering into the Lone Star State.            Music Star Talks Fentanyl On Capitol Hill   A country music super star with a criminal past took his efforts surrounding Fentanyl to Capitol Hill. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.        Hunter Biden Faces Los Angeles Judge   President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has pleaded not guilty to federal tax violations in a Los Angeles courtroom. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.      What’s Next For Iowa Caucus & NH Primary   With the Iowa caucus coming up on Monday, there is scant time for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley to catch former President Donald Trump in Iowa, but with DeSantis and Haley debating on CNN and Trump holding a town hall of Fox News, could minds be changed starting in New Hampshire? John Stolnis has more.     Austin Under Review   Following outrage, the Pentagon's internal watchdog will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization. Ed Donahue reports.       Election Board Member Charged Over January 6   A member of the Maryland Board of Elections has resigned, following his arrest in connection to the January 6 assault on the US Capitol. Carlos Ayala of Salisbury, Maryland was arrested and faces several charges including civil disobedience.       Latest On The 737 MAX  An investigation into the blown-out panel on an Alaskan Airlines flight earlier this month is being opened by the Federal Aviation Administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.      Clues Were Missed In Maine Shooting  An investigation is showing that warning signs were missed in the Maine mass shooting case late last year. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Tech News   More pink slips as two of the largest tech companies announce a new round of layoffs, to add to the thousands already let go last year. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.       Sports – Robert Workman   Bill Belichick and more.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices