With a little more than two months until Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump is moving at a rapid pace naming who he wants in his administration, and many of the choices have long-standing grudges against the agencies they are being tapped to lead. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis. Source
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Trump’s win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here’s why
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit. Source
What Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. could mean for public health
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccine safety, and wants to remove fluoride from drinking water despite its benefits for reducing cavities. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at what his role in the next administration could mean for health care in the U.S. Source
Laken Riley murder suspect was “hunting for females,” prosecutor says
Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing, which helped fan the immigration debate during this year’s presidential campaign. Source
Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump’s orbit. Source
Here’s what’s next for the Social Security Fairness Act in the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out. Source
First monkeys, now “feral” emus on the loose in South Carolina
Police in Horry County, South Carolina, said this week that they are searching for two missing emus that have been evading capture for months: “We are not emu-sed.” Source
Texas court clears way for controversial execution of Robert Roberson
The Texas Supreme Court has made a decision that will allow the controversial execution of Robert Roberson to proceed. Roberson was found guilty of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002 and his lethal injection had been set for October 17, but it was halted after state lawmakers issued a subpoena to have him testify at the Capitol. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more. Source
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire talks at critical stage as IDF continues strikes in Lebanon
Israel carried out more strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Friday, leveling a building in Beirut. The attack comes as a top Iranian official is vowing to support the Lebanese and the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more. Source
Elon Musk recently met with Iran’s ambassador to U.N.
Elon Musk’s meeting comes as the Iranians seek a channel into President-elect Donald Trump’s orbit. Source