Martha Raddatz: Celebs Rumors

Have you heard it’s cold in Des Moines? The subzero temperatures are making Monday’s caucuses in Iowa the coldest on record, a running theme of coverage throughout the day and into this evening. It’s not trivial, as the frigid weather may very well impact turnout.

Broadcast and cable networks are planning specials, a town hall and other coverage Thursday tied to the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Correspondents also will report from sites around the country, with Vladimir Putin’s regime mounting a winter offensive.

President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union speech before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday: “The president will underscore the progress we have made during one of the most challenging times…in history.”

NBC, CNN and ABC panelists said Sunday that the OPEC+ announcement was "bad news for Democrats" as the midterm elections get closer and gas prices are expected to increase. During ABC's "This Week," host Martha Raddatz said the Democrats were "hopeful" about their midterm chances and asked ABC's Terry Moran if they were still feeling confident.

ABC News’ This Week With George Stephanopoulos topped the key adults 25-54 demographic among the Sunday news programs the 2021-22 broadcast television season, while CBS News’ Face the Nation again was the most watched in total viewers.

A House select committee is holding public, televised hearings detailing its investigation into the Jan. 6, 2020 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The first hearing will start Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The second will be held Monday, June 13th, at 10 a.m. ET. There may be as many as eight days of hearings before month’s end, and more in September. You can watch them all below.

Ukraine, reporters in the field face a daily tightrope walk between getting the story and potentially getting killed. At least 14 journalists have already died in the conflict, which broke out when Russian troops invaded Ukraine on Feb.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorABC News anchor David Muir will anchor a live primetime “20/20” special from the border between Ukraine and Poland on Friday night, as the nation’s news networks continue to scramble to cover Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, one of the biggest global stories to take place in recent memory.Muir will report on the refugee emergency taking place along that border as Ukrainians seek safety amid turmoil in their country. The program will air on Friday, March 4, at 8 p.m.

President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. The speech comes as Biden — and the nation — face a host of generational crises including a burgeoning war in Ukraine, an ever-shifting pandemic and the overarching threat of climate change. It will mark Biden’s second address to a joint session of Congress.

The initial focus of coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine so far has been on the military action: The sounds of blasts and images of the images of missile strikes.

Joy Behar torched Republicans, who have seemingly showed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin. During an interview with ABC News global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz, The View co-host turned her attention to Republicans who have gone easy on Putin ahead of the attacks in Ukraine on Thursday February 24. Joy asked if the journalist expected there to be any changes in light of the attacks.

David Muir is embracing the snow in New York City right now, and is using the scenic backdrop to create some lovely memories too.MORE: David Muir marks special family celebration with rare photoThe Good Morning America star took to Instagram over the weekend to share a rare photo of his beloved pet dog Axel relaxing in the snow, dressed in a camouflage body suit to keep him warm."if you don’t see me, it's because I have on my camo," he captioned the image.VIDEO: Robin Roberts' adorable dog steals the show in home videoDavid's GMA co-stars were quick to respond to the cute picture, with Cecilia Vega commenting with a series of fire emojis, while his World News Tonight co-star Martha Raddatz wrote: "I especially love this." ABC journalist Deborah Roberts added a wink emoji.MORE: David Muir's confession about his appearance will leave you doing a double takeMORE: David Muir shares terrifying home photo at his $7million property While David is relatively private about his home life, Axel is no stranger to the spotlight and often appears in photos posted by the journalist on Instagram.Along with pictures of Axel, David uses his social media platform to shine the light on important issues, and pay tribute to loved ones.A post shared by David Muir (@davidmuirabc)David Muir shared an adorable photo of his pet dog AxelHe recently shared a very rare photo of his sister Rebecca on her birthday, whom he is incredibly close to.MORE: David Muir's family: Everything you need to knowMORE: David Muir shows support for Kelly Ripa's son in the best wayThe star has a celebrated career and knew he wanted to work in the news industry from an early age, which was only encouraged by his close-knit family.David was born in Syracuse, New York, to

Ginger Zee is not only a much loved television personality but has also made a name for herself as an author, and is currently celebrating a big achievement in that domain.MORE: Ginger Zee wows in a wrap dress as she reveals heartwarming struggle of working away from GMAThe Good Morning America star took to social media to reveal that her latest book, A Little Closer to Home, had made the New York Times bestseller list.She shared the news with a shot of the cover with the words: "New York Times Best Seller!!!" written atop it to highlight her excitement.WATCH: GMA's Robin Roberts and Ginger Zee bring fans to tears with unbelievably emotional updateIn the caption, she delivered a heartfelt message, writing: "Time to celebrate! 'A Little Closer To Home' is #9 on the NYT best seller list (Non-Fiction)."Thank you all. I'm committed to finding ways for everyone to have access to therapy and correct diagnoses — because everyone deserves to feel their fuse box has been reset (that's how I feel in my healthy place).MORE: Ginger Zee's pre-show warm up leaves fans in hysterics"That's my next intention with the success of these books…use the access I am privileged to have, the financial & family support.

Robin Roberts had an emotional start to the week when she revealed on social media that she was mourning a tragic loss.MORE: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign's 'Lil Man' adoption story is so sweetThe Good Morning America host shared a tribute she'd penned to Tuskegee Airman General Charles McGee.The celebrated American hero passed away at the age of 102, and the TV host took to her Instagram to share her thoughts on him.WATCH: GMA's Robin Roberts and Ginger Zee bring fans to tears with unbelievably emotional updateAlongside a shot of herself standing in front of a screen with his picture, Robin wrote: "General Charles E McGee was a true American hero."The Tuskegee Airman has passed away at the age of 102. Such a remarkable, humble man.

Fully vaccinated doesn’t necessarily mean you have received a Covid-19 booster, said Dr. Anthony Fauci in a Sunday interview with ABC’s This Week.

ABC News is shuffling its Washington correspondents, tapping Cecilia Vega to be its new chief White House correspondent. Jonathan Karl, who currently leads ABC News' White House team, will continue as chief Washington correspondent and a co-anchor on ABC's Sunday public affairs show This Week, alongside George Stephanopoulos and Martha Raddatz.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe Paley Center for Media said that PaleyFest LA will go virtual for the first time because of the coronavirus pandemic, setting its 2020 edition for August with a guest lineup for 10 series that includes Cate Blanchett, Justin Bieber and Dolly Parton and moderators including Stacey Abrams and Martha Raddatz. The event was originally scheduled to take place in mid-March at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.The festival will be available to view by Citi cardmembers and Paley members beginning August 7, with panels available to the public August 10.

Ted Johnson ABC News’ one-hour special featuring an exclusive interview with John Bolton won its timeslot with 6.1 million viewers and also topped the night in key demographics, the network said.Based on fast affiliate numbers from Nielsen, ABC News said that Martha Raddatz’s  heavily promoted interview delivered it best numbers for that timeslot in a year.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterABC News’ exclusive interview with John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, topped Sunday night’s ratings, delivering a 0.7 in the adults 18-49 demographic and 6.14 million viewers. It marked ABC’s best summer numbers in the 9 PM hour in a year.The interview with ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz marks his first for his new book The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir, which is full of scathing anecdotes about his former boss.

Ted Johnson The Justice Department is now seeking an emergency court order to stop the release of John Bolton’s memoir, The Room Where It Happened.The details of the book have already surfaced in a variety of media outlets and an excerpt in The Wall Street Journal, but the DOJ filed a motion on Wednesday for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction.The DOJ filed the motion in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia, and it is requesting a hearing for Friday.

Peter White Television EditorJohn Bolton, Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, is heading to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert as the legal battle over his upcoming book rattles on.Bolton has written an explosive tell-all, The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir, which is set to be published on June 23. But the Justice Department has mounted a last-ditch attempt to block its publication.Bolton is due on the CBS late-night talk show on Tuesday, but the Justice Department has asked that the Simon & Schuster-published book be delayed to complete further review.Bolton has also sat down with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz for a special on Sunday night.

Ted Johnson ABC News’ Martha Raddatz has landed the first exclusive interview with John Bolton, Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, prior to the publication of his new memoir in which he claims the president committed a number of “Ukraine-like transgressions,” in the words of publisher Simon & Schuster.The network has scheduled a one-hour primetime special on Sunday, starting at 9 PM ET. Bolton’s book, The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir, is scheduled to be published two days later.Raddatz, chief global affairs correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos, posted a photo on Twitter of the sit-down.