Jared looks at tonight's GOP Debate, Trump's live town hall counterprogramming, and Iowa caucus coming up Monday Jan 15.

Mark joins JMN and looks back at yesterday's storm and ahead to tonight's GOP Debate for First Loser, how soon DeSantis should stop hurting his own future chances at a Presidency, Trump's "Immunity Defense," and other topics that might come up in today's "Whatever You Want Wednesday" edition of the Mark Kaye Show, noon to 3pm!

Joathan reports on the latest and largest Houthi rebel attacks on Red Sea trade routes, in an attempt to impede ships headed to Israel. US and UK military ships are in the area offering support and protection, including the Mayport-based USS Mason and USS Carney.

MAYORKAS IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY - Happening today, House Republicans are taking aim at Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and his leadership. GOP lawmakers on a key committee accuse him of implementing policies that have “caused and perpetuated this immigration crisis.” This comes all amid a record flow of migrants crossing into the U.S. in recent months. Ahead of this hearing, Sec. Mayorkas defended the Biden administration's handling of the crisis while visiting the southern border.

Logan reports on storm damage in the Bartram Park area, following yesterday's severe weather.

Alexus reports on an incident on Macapa Road yesterday, where first responders found two inured men; the first was transported to the hospital, the second was pronounced deceased on scene.

Comedian Pat McGann headlines the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Sat Jan 20, and he joins JMN this morning to share stories from his current tour, performing at Madison Square Garden, and bracing for frosty Winter weather in Chicago right now with dreams of a Florida Beach on the horizon...

Jared reports on Sec. of Defense Austin resuming his duties after delayed reports of his ICU hospitalization. In other DC news, Trump has formally filed his "Presidential Immunity" appeal against Jan 6 charges.

Today, both the House and Senate are back in session, and one of the first priorities is trying to avoid a partial government shutdown later this month. Over the weekend, leaders from both parties announced a possible agreement. It would provide $886 billion in defense spending and $704 billion for domestic programs. The plan also includes $20 billion in cuts from the IRS, plus $6 billion cut from already approved COVID relief money. But this isn’t a done deal yet. If lawmakers don’t approve more funding soon, millions of federal workers could be furloughed and several agencies like transportation and veterans affairs would be impacted too. We break down what this deal means and how it may impact you.

Alex reports on JEA preparations in advance of the severe weather expected to pass through the area later today.