starting with the most important issue to voters: the economy. and we learned today inflation was up last month more than expected. the new data out today shows one of the biggest reasons is housing costs, so we are going to look at what that means ahead for your wallet. plus, the immigration crisis remains at the top of mind for voters as they make their voices heard in the 2024 election cycle. tonight, we have an in-depth look at the strain in the classroom as tens of thousands of migrants cross the border and their children enter public schools. and then the other big headline today, former president donald trump was not on the campaign trail, but inside a courtroom. tonight, his outburst at the prosecutor and the judge and what the outcome of that $370 million civil fraud trial could mean for his real estate empire. so let s begin with the economy. inflation jumped unexpectedly today, ticking up slightly to an annual rate of 3.4%. cbs s jo ling kent will start us off toni
white house. starting with the most important issue to voters: the economy. and we learned today inflation was up last month more than expected. the new data out today shows one of the biggest reasons is housing costs, so we are going to look at what that means i had for your wallet. plus, the immigration crisis remains the top of mind for voters as they make their voices heard in the 2024 election cycle. tonight, we have an in-depth look at the strain in the classroom as tens of thousands of migrants cross the border and their children enter public schools. and then the other big headline today, former president donald trump was not on the campaign trail, but inside a courtroom. tonight, his outburst at the prosecutor and the judge and what the outcome of that $370 million civil fraud trial could mean for his real estate empire. so let s begin with the economy. inflation jumped in unexpectedly today, taking up slightly to an annual rate of 3.4%. cbs s jo ling kent will start
i don t think so. reporter: with just four days remaining until the caucuses, the remaining republican candidates say nikki haley and ron desantis will be holding big campaign events like this one, trying to find those last minute last-minute undecided voters. former president donald trump is set to be back here holding rallies by the weekend. norah? norah: ed o keefe on the campaign trail there in ames, thank you so much. want to turn out as a breaking news, the u.s. and the united kingdom are beginning to strike houthi targets in yemen. the iranian-backed militia has launched a constant barrage of drone and missile attacks at ships in the red sea, delaying shipping globally. cbs s nancy cordes has the very latest now from the white house. good evening, nancy. what do we know? reporter: good evening, norah. moments ago cbs news confirmed these joint air strikes by the u.k. and the u.s. on military positions in yemen are now underway. this marks the first time the u.s. has fire