Investigating The Jordan Drone Attack, Mayorkas Impeachment Vote, New Murdaugh Trial Denied, Illinois Ballot Decision

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Investigating The Drone Strike In Jordan
A preliminary report suggests human error may have played a role in the deadly drone strike this weekend on U.S. troops in Jordan. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, there are serious calls on Capitol Hill for the Biden administration to respond to the drone attack, allegedly carried out by a terror group aligned with Iran.
  
Mayorkas Facing Impeachment
Later this morning, the House Homeland Security committee will mark up two articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas, as House Democrats launch a defense of the embattled Secretary of Homeland Security. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
  
Testimony Continues In Michigan School Shooter Case 
Testimony is focusing on the parenting skills of a mother in Michigan accused of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly school shooting committed by her son. Ed Donahue reports.
   
Illinois Ballot Decision
In Illinois, election officials are weighing whether to remove Donald Trump's name from the March 19th primary ballot. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that answer could come as soon as today.
  
Spending The Issue For LaPierre Trial 
Wayne LaPierre faced another day of grilling on the witness stand about lavish spending as the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association. Sue Aller reports on his trial from New York.
  
Murders In Paradise
The Bahamas are known for many things, like crystal clear turquoise water and white sand beaches, and now, murders. After a spike in killings and the US State Department sounding the alarm, Bahamian authorities are responding. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.
   
Mother Of Slain Solder Speaks Out 
The Biden administration warned that the drone strike that killed three American soldiers will not go unpunished. While the government of Iran has stated they were not behind it, what is believed is an Iranian proxy group carried out the attack. Here at home, the mother of a soldier killed that incident in Jordan says her daughter was an amazing person. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.
    
Lloyd Austin Back To Work 
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is back in the office for the first time since having prostate cancer surgery complications, and his first order of duty will be to assess what the response will be to the drone attack against US personnel in Jordan. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
  
NYC Councilmember Stopped 
There’s fallout after a New York City council member, who is part of the exonerated Central Park 5 case from 1989, is stopped by police while driving his car in Harlem with his family. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.
  
More Severe California Weather
As Californians continue to clean up after last week’s winter storms, another round of severe rain and mountain snow is heading for the Golden State that could impact travel and power. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles. 
  
Murdaugh’s New Trial Denied
A judge in South Carolina has denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of tampering with the jury. Pamela Furr has more. 
 
Boeing Reverses Course On MAX Request
Facing intense political pressure, plane maker Boeing late Monday withdrew its request for an exemption from key safety regulations to allow the 737-MAX-7 to be certified to carry passengers.  
   
Man Busted For Synagogue Threats
Federal authorities have arrested a Massachusetts man for allegedly threatening to bomb synagogues and kill members of the state's Jewish community. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
   
Tax Leaker Gets Jail Time
A former Internal Revenue Service contractor was sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking tax return information of some very rich people, including that of former president Donald Trump. Ed Donahue reports.
   
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