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How can NATO respond to Russia without escalating the war in Ukraine?
NATO called an emergency meeting with Ukraine after Russia struck Dnipro with an experimental ballistic missile last week. Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss how the military alliance could respond to Russia, and whether it changes the state of the conflict. Source
Some businesses struggle to pay back pandemic-era loans
In 2020, the Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program to support mid-size businesses during the pandemic. Now, those businesses are having trouble catching up on those loan repayments. Bloomberg News economics and Federal Reserve reporter Catarina Saraiva has more. Source
Woman donates kidney to twin sister
Linda Thomas survived cancer, but the treatment left her kidneys severely weakened. Her twin sister, Karen Rodman, donated a kidney and, thanks to their identical DNA, Thomas didn’t even need to take rejection drugs. Jamie Yuccas shares their story. Source
Musk, Ramaswamy take aim at Planned Parenthood
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy laid out their plan to cut federal spending under the newly-established and unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. In an op-ed, they wrote that they plan to “end federal overspending” by taking aim at funding for “progressive groups like Planned Parenthood.” NOTUS reporter Oriana Gonzalez has more. Source
Doctor says Biden’s weight-loss drug proposal is a “formal recognition” that obesity is an illness
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether the current or next administration can make this happen. Source
Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan wants deportations to start on day one
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for “border czar,” Tom Homan, toured the U.S. southern border alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. He vowed to “put a plan in place” before the Trump administration takes over in January. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more. Source
How airlines are handling Thanksgiving travel
TSA plans to screen over 2.8 million flyers on Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, inclement weather is threatening to delay flights. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source
Why Trump wants to tariff goods from Canada, China and Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump said he will impose widespread tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, three major U.S. importers. Some economists warn the plan will raise prices. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more and CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady reports on the consumer impact of the possible move. Source
The Script reflects on loss and resilience with new album “Satellites”
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like “Hall of Fame,” while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O’Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band’s journey, and how boxing helps him cope. Source