i get it. i know it s going to be cold. but think about this. you get to set the direction for the country. the first contest of the 2024 republican presidential nomination happens tonight in iowa, but voters will have to face dangerously cold temperatures to cast their ballots. meanwhile on capitol hill, its appears congress has a deal to keep the government funded until march despite threats from far right republicans in the house. and also ahead, we ll bring you the latest from the middle east following another u.s.-led air strike on houthi targets in yemen. good morning and welcome to way too early on this monday, january 15th. martin luther king day and also iowa caucus day. i m jonathan lemire. thanks for starting your day and week with us. we will begin this morning in iowa. the caucuses there tonight will be the first nominating contest of the very consequential 2024 presidential campaign. but turnout in iowa could be a real issue because it will be an ab
I. D. And bring some friends. We can do this. Come on, iowa. Lets finish this job. As for Ron Desantis who has staked much of his campaign on a strong showing in the hawkeye state, he made his final pitch to caucusgoers yesterday. In cedar rapids, desantis took telled shots at Trump And Hailey by claiming hes the ontario Candidate Fighting for voters issues. Those are the issues that motivate him. Haleys running on the donor issues. E im running on your issues, the family issues, im running on the issues we need to turn this country around. Thats the sole focus and thats what ill do when i get in. Leadership is not about entertainment, its not about show manship. Its about standing up and fighting for the people that put you in the office. Joining us now live from Iowa Nbc News correspondent dasha burns. Dasha, good morning. Thanks for starting your day so