Mitch McConnell Pushes Against Troop Withdrawal In Syria, Afghanistan
He said, "al Qaeda, ISIS, and their affiliates in Syria and Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to our nation."

Sen. Kaine discusses President's address, economy, reelection and more
Sen. Kaine speaks with Scripps News ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
By John C. Clark / AP
Rep. Ilhan Omar removed from Foreign Affairs Committee
The removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar, (D) Minnesota, from the committee stems from a 2019 tweet that was condemned by Republicans.
By AP
State of the Union 2023 viewing guide
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to give the GOP's response to the address.
By J. Scott Applewhite / APTop Stories

More businesses are allowing pets in the office
A survey from Rover.com says nearly 75% of people are more likely to stay with a company that lets them bring pets to work.

FDA recalls hundreds of products after listeria detected at facility
The products, sold by Fresh Ideation Food Group, have a Fresh Creative Cuisine label and/or identifier on the bottom of the label.
By Elizabeth White / CDC via AP
Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem record
LeBron James is set to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record of 38,387 points.
By Gerald Herbert / AP