Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Congressional Republicans are preparing to carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda. This weekend, he took to social media saying that the next Senate Republican leader must “agree to recess appointments.” CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down what that is, and what else the next leader will be tasked with. Source

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his secretary of state. He also reportedly tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee for key administrative roles. CBS News political director Fin Gomez explains the reasoning behind his picks. Source

At least 11 employees were taken to hospitals and residents were urged to shelter in place after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, business. Source

A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022. Source

Billionaires backed President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to get back in the White House, but now that the deal is done, what could they get in return? CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman joins “America Decides” with more. Source

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is quickly taking shape. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are expected to be tapped as the next secretary of state and Homeland Security secretary, respectively. CBS News’ Major Garrett and Weijia Jiang have the latest. Source

The stock market hit pause Tuesday on its record-setting spike after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, but what comes after the honeymoon? CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady joins “America Decides” to dive into the market surge and the months ahead. Source

A third-round pick (104th overall) by the Rams in the 2022 NFL Draft, Bruss has appeared in eight games in his NFL career, all during the first half of the 2024 season. Source

The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world’s most expensive green stone. Source