The USS New Jersey is one of the newest submarines to join the U.S. Naval fleet. It’s the first Navy submarine designed with women in mind, and it boasts a crew that includes 40 women sailors. Charlie D’Agata has the story. Source

What do Donald Trump’s moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join “America Decides” to discuss. Source

Two firefighters are being hailed as heroes after saving a toddler from a burning home in Grandbury, Texas. Omar Villafranca spoke with the firefighters and the little boy’s mother. Source

Richard Allen, the man accused in the Delphi double murders, has been found guilty on four counts of murder. The 52-year-old Indiana man faces up to 130 years in prison for the killing of two teens more than seven years ago. Ian Lee reports. Source

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive months ago. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the escalating violence. Source

A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Weijia Jiang takes a look at their records and what the appointments could mean. Source

Republicans are just a few seats shy of taking control of the House with votes in several critical races still being tallied. CBS News characterizes control of the lower chamber as “lean Republican.” Executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto takes a look at the contests that do not yet have a projected winner. Source

On Wednesday, Senate Republicans will select the next majority leader. Several Trump allies, including billionaire Elon Musk, are pushing for Florida Sen. Rick Scott. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the state of the Senate leadership race. Source

Tom Homan will serve as “border czar” in Donald Trump’s second administration, the president-elect announced Monday. Sources also tell CBS News that immigration hardliner Stephen Miller will return to the White House as a deputy chief of staff for policy. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have the latest. Source