Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, continued meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in an effort to gain enough support for confirmation. Hegseth is now facing questions about past comments in which he said women should not serve in combat roles in the military. Scott MacFarlane reports. Source

A fast-moving wildfire on California’s Malibu coast has destroyed several homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Fire crews are still working to get the Franklin Fire under control. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Source

The 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is being held without bail in Pennsylvania as he fights extradition to New York, where the murder took place. Lilia Luciano has the latest. Source

Rebels liberated Syria’s notorious Sednaya prison last week. Now, many have come looking for family members in a place where thousands have disappeared over the years. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Wine sales have been declining for years, as younger generations drink less and wine in particular becomes pricier. The shift is having a major impact on California, where 80% of U.S. wine grapes are grown. Elizabeth Cook takes a look at what the future might hold for the industry. Source

Congress only has 10 days left to figure out government funding before the shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why House Speaker Mike Johnson will almost certainly have to lean on Democrats to keep the lights on. Source

President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins “America Decides” to look at the impact many say will go far beyond the billions needed just to carry out the removals. Source

Kari Lake, a two-time unsuccessful candidate for statewide office in Arizona, is a leading contender to be President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to Mexico, according to a new report from Semafor. Shelby Talcott, a politics reporter for Semafor who wrote the article, and Laura Davison, politics editor for Bloomberg, join “America Decides” to discuss. Source

Israel carried out airstrikes in Syria overnight, targeting Syrian military facilities that have chemical weapons stockpiles and long-range missiles. Israeli troops also seized a border buffer zone for the first time in more than a half-century. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source