World News: Here is how to follow tonight's Iowa caucus

POLITICS 2020

Monday, February 3

Attendees hold letters that read "CAUCUS" during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg at Northwest Junior High, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Coralville, Iowa.

OnPolitics: Tonight is the night where caucusing is real

The Iowa caucuses kick off the presidential primary tonight, with Hawkeyes gathering across the state (and world) to make their choice.

It's possible you've heard of "caucusing" throughout your travels. It's also possible you had no idea what that is. Well, the time has come for all of us to see it in action as Iowans living all over the world decide which Democratic candidate they will stand up for.

First, a USA TODAY public service announcement

Are you scouring the internet trying to sort out the best way to follow the developments of the Iowa caucuses while you also go about your day? Are you wondering right now "Gee, who are Iowans favoring for the Democratic nomination"? And, do you want an easy way to catch up on the results?

Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, have we got the answer for you.

>>> Iowa Democratic Caucus Results

Your caucus questions answered

The Iowa caucuses kick off the presidential primary tonight, with Hawkeyes gathering across the state (and world) to make their choices for the Democratic nominee known.

Iowa Republicans will also caucus, though it is expected that President Donald Trump will win those in a landslide.

•	So, how does a caucus work? Well, it's not like a primary.
•	What should you watch for? Follow these three Iowa counties' results.
•	Trying to figure out what the heck a viability threshold it? We've got you covered.
•	And yes, tonight does matter for the Dems. Every candidate who has won the Iowa Democratic caucuses since 2000 has gone on to become the Democratic nominee.

Oh, there was some impeachment news today

House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump's legal team made their closing arguments Monday as senators prepare for the Wednesday vote on whether to convict or acquit the president on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

•	GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Alaska, says she 'cannot vote to convict' Trump
•	Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., reads from his children's Constitutions
•	Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., called for the Senate to censure President Donald Trump