In the face of a House Ethics Committee report that found “overwhelming evidence” he violated federal law, Republican Rep. George Santos is accusing his congressional colleagues of “bullying” and threatening that expelling him will “haunt them in the future.” CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene forcing another House vote on impeaching Mayorkas
The House blocked GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s last attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Source
CEOs favor stock analysts with the same first name, study shows. Why?
CEOs are more likely to privately share financial info with securities analysts who share their name, researchers say. That’s illegal. Source
Finland seals off border with Russia, accuses Kremlin of “hybrid warfare” using migrants
Finland has sealed off its entire border with Russia, closing the final open border crossing between the two countries and accusing Moscow of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone in an alleged act of “hybrid warfare.” The Kremlin denies the accusations and called the move “excessive.” Finland’s Ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala joined CBS News to discuss the situation. Source
From Kyoto to Paris: Why COP climate meetings matter
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News’ Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden’s climate change record. Source
A look at President Biden’s complicated climate record
Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Dubai to attend the United Nations climate conference, COP28. Combatting the climate crisis is key to President Joe Biden’s re-election chances. However, as senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains, the president’s climate record is complicated. Source
Historian: You can’t study diplomacy in the U.S. without grappling with Kissinger
Henry Kissinger, one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th century, died Wednesday at age 100. Source
Senate panel votes to subpoena key GOP figures in Supreme Court ethics probe
All 11 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo. Source
Extended Cyber Monday 2023 Samsung Galaxy smartphone deals you can still get
Samsung is offering some great deals on its latest smartphones, especially if you’re able to trade in an older model for instant credit. Source
This Black Friday 2023 deal was just extended: Get a K-cup and carafe coffee brewer for 50% off
Score a top-of-the-line multi-purpose coffee maker for just $50 during the Walmart Cyber Monday 2023 sale. Source