Capitol riot defendants​ are citing Trump’s election​ in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes​. Source

Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use. Source

Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News’ Stephanie Stahl reports. Source

Trump campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position. Source

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports. Source

Addressing the financial challenges of climate change will be one of the main goals at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. Lisa Sachs, the director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, joins CBS News with more. Source

More than a dozen monkeys that escaped a research facility in South Carolina are still on the loose. CBS News’ Dave Malkoff has the latest details on the quest to capture the remaining primates. Source

Medicare’s Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment. Source

Zeldin said it was an honor to join Trump’s administration. Source

President-elect Donald Trump’s team is taking shape for his second term in the White House. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey breaks down what’s confirmed. Source