The Iowa Caucus is coming up in less than two weeks. The Denver Mayer Mike Johnston says the city will spend $180 million on migrant services in 2024. Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan asked to delay his trial. As the year ended, the U.S. national debt surpassed $34 trillion. A controversial new Title IX rule about transgender athletes is now expected in March.

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