Rep. Jim McGovern, chairman of the House Rules Committee, gives an opening statement Tuesday during a hearing to set the parameters for the House of Representatives’ floor debate later this week on impeaching President Donald Trump. Source
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Trump begins vacation in Florida amid national security concerns
President Trump began his two-week trip to Florida on Friday night, after signing a $738 billion defense bill for next year. But Mr. Trump arrived in Florida under an ominous cloud courtesy of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who recently promised a “Christmas gift” to the U.S. in response to its refusal to lift sanctions on North Korea. U.S. intelligence officials tell CBS News a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile test could occur soon most likely after the first of the year. Chip Reid reports. Source
Teens vaping marijuana on the rise
Government research published this week finds teens are vaping marijuana in record numbers. Carter Evans reports. Source
Holiday spending up 4% from 2018 as shoppers look for last minute deals
It’s Super Saturday and retailers are hoping to ring up record sales. The National Retail Federation says shoppers are expected to spend $730 billion this holiday season. That’s about 4% more than last year. Hilary Lane reports. Source
Trump administration aims to cut “SNAP” programs, affecting millions
Thirty-six million Americans depend on food stamps under the government’s “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,” known as “SNAP.” But this week, the Trump administration moved to cut some of them off. The changes would cause an estimated 3.7 million Americans to lose their benefits. A multi-state lawsuit could be in the works by state attorneys general. Source
At least 23 dead in India protests against citizenship law
Police in India said 23 people died during protests against a new citizenship law that grants amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally from three neighboring countries — unless they are Muslim. The exclusionary law has sparked outrage and violent protests across the country. Source
Brother of 49ers quarterback killed in double murder
Three people were stabbed outside The Dogwood bar in Nashville on Saturday morning. Source
Death toll climbs in India protests against citizenship law
Nine people died on Saturday during clashes between demonstrators and police in northern India. Source
Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins to 53-Man Roster, Waive OLB Sharif Finch
Dalyn Dawkins played in the team’s game at Denver earlier this season and ran for two yards on two carries. Dawkins ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s preseason finale against the Bears this season. Source
New Zealand collects 50,000 guns in assault weapon buyback
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern banned the most deadly types of semi-automatic weapons less than a month after the attack in Christchurch that left 51 people dead. Source