Special Edition: CNN: state dept security officials weren't notified of "imminent" threats to 4 specific embassies, WH struggles to back up claim; Trump claims it doesn't matter if threats against U.S. were "imminent" because of Soleimani's past

Trump: WH has been consistent on threats from Iran; Trump officials struggle to defend claims of embassy plots; Esper: I saw no evidence of threats against four embassies; Iran accused of shooting protesters demonstrating against regime; Protesters in Iran call for regime's top leaders to step down; Pompeo: U.S. Strike on Iran's top general was part of a "bigger strategy"; Trump shares photoshopped image of Pelosi & Schumer wearing traditional Islamic clothing in front of Iran flag;

Pelosi preps to hand over articles as reps still in dark over impeachment manager selection, Pelosi accusing McConnell of a "cover up"; McConnell blasts Pelosi for "weak impeachment case, says he's glad Pelosi realized she never had any "leverage"; GOP senator asks Trump to "not infect" trial with house reps; White House wants senate to be able to dismiss Trump charges; Pelosi: Senate must call witnesses or "pay a price"; Sen Collins and small group of GOP senators working on agreement to call impeachment witnesses; Schiff: we are considering subpoenaing Bolton; Trump: if senate holds impeachment trial, it gives dems credit;

Candidates prepare for final debate before Iowa caucuses; Sources: Sanders told Warren in 2018 private meeting that a woman can't win; Sanders: "ludicrous" to believe I said that; Sanders slams Biden's Iraq war vote, Kerry says he's "distorting" Biden's record; Poll: Biden holds strong lead among African-American voters; Impeachment trial's impact on presidential campaigns; Cory Booker drops out of presidential race; Bloomberg: Dems in danger of repeating 2016;

AG Barr on Pensacola attack: "this was an act of terrorism"; U.S. sending 21 Saudi cadets home after shooting; Australia drops carrots & sweet potatoes to starving wildlifeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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