Seventeen years ago today, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House. That Sunday, she sat down with Face the Nation Moderator Bob Schieffer to talk about her goals for the 110th Congress and what being the first woman to hold the office means to her. She will again join Face the Nation tomorrow, January 5th, 2025. Tune in. Source
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Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza. Source
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral begins with procession in Plains, Georgia | Special Report
America’s final salute to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday with a funeral procession in Plains, Georgia. Carter died Sunday at age 100. A hearse carrying Carter’s casket left Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and traveled through Plains with a stop at the 39th president’s boyhood home in Archery. The motorcade will then travel to Atlanta. Jericka Duncan and Major Garrett anchored a CBS News Special Report. Source
Historian shares stories about Jimmy Carter’s nonstop determination
A funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Saturday at age 100, began Saturday in Plains, Georgia. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley shared stories of some of the time he spent with Carter. Source
“Peaky Blinders” creator talks about his new project, “Maria”
Screenwriter Steven Knight brought the final days of late opera singer Maria Callas to the screen in the new film “Maria,” starring Angelina Jolie. Knight, who is also a producer and director, is also known for his work on the television hit “Peaky Blinders.” He opened up to CBS Saturday Mornings’ Dana Jacobson about how he brings stories to life. Source
A look at Jimmy Carter’s work in global health, how he helped destigmatize hospice care
One of former President Jimmy Carter’s top accomplishments is his contribution to global health. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more on Carter’s legacy and how the former president helped destigmatize hospice care. Source
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral begins with procession through south Georgia
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Source
Farm bell rings 39 times at Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home
The hearse carrying the casket of Jimmy Carter stopped at the former president’s boyhood home in Archery, Georgia, on Saturday. The National Park Service honored Carter with a salute and rang a farm bell 39 times. Carter’s casket will then travel to Atlanta as part of the state funeral honoring the 39th president who died Sunday at age 100. Source
Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021. Source
How a chef’s unconventional career led him to culinary stardom
A.J. Capella has spent years as a silent creative, developing some of the top menus in New Jersey for over a decade. Now, at 35 years old, he’s making a name for himself. Source