President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Peter Navarro will return to the White House as his senior counselor for trade and manufacturing. Navarro, who served in Trump’s first administration, was behind bars for several months this year for defying a subpoena from the House Select Jan. 6 Committee. Tom LoBianco, co-founder and national political reporter for 24sight News, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter at The Washington Post, join with analysis. Source

Over the last several years, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has flipped from close ally to campaign rival of President-elect Donald Trump. In the coming months, he may work directly under Trump after reports that he is being considered as a possible defense secretary replacement. CBS News’ Fin Gómez and Ed O’Keefe have more. Source

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday appeared sympathetic to Tennessee’s efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. The outcome could have major implications nationwide as 24 states have similar measures. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer Catherine Cole joins “America Decides” to unpack the proceedings. Source

A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat that presumably had rabies inside her classroom, officials and a friend of the woman said. Source

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Wednesday trying to wrangle support for his confirmation. As Hegseth vows to fight on, CBS News has learned a new potential contender for the job: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes report. Source

The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges. Source

Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps. Source

Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump’s defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst. Source

An unidentified gunman shot and killed the CEO of America’s largest health care insurer Wednesday morning in New York City. Police are searching for a suspect in what officials are calling a “brazen, targeted attack” on UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest. Source

The Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday to continue preparations for Sunday’s game vs the Jacksonville Jaguars. Source