6 AM ET: Iowa countdown, Japan earthquake rescue work, holiday illnesses & more

CNN 5 Things - A podcast by CNN

Former President Donald Trump is having a busy start to 2024 as the countdown to the Iowa caucus begins. Rescuers in Japan are racing against time to save people trapped in the rubble after an earthquake. A controversial law has been struck down in Israel and it could have an impact on the war in Gaza. The FBI is investigating a fiery crash in New York. Plus, respiratory viruses are up and rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices