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Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address on Thursday. Meanwhile, House Democrats pushed Speaker Mike Johnson to erect a long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more details.
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Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped the state’s attorney general, Ashley Moody, to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate. The longtime Trump-ally was one of several state attorneys general who signed onto a lawsuit aimed at helping President-elect Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election. Washington Post national political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and The Daily Beast senior political correspondent Juliegrace Brufke join “America Decides” to discuss.
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The proceeds will help short and long-term relief efforts for Southern California wildfire victims.
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Los Angeles-area winds weakened on Thursday night, providing firefighters with a critical window to gain control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
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Temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit while migrants screamed and banged the walls of the trailer for help or tried to claw their way out, investigators said.
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There’s been a mixed reaction in Israel to the potential hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more from Jerusalem.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has selected Ashley Moody, the Sunshine State’s attorney general, to replace Sen. Marco Rubio as he vies for the secretary of state role. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports.
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With nearly half of Americans carrying credit card balances month-to-month, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger provides tips on how to pay down debt.
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