The House passed one of the biggest changes to the tax code in three decades on Tuesday. The bill now heads to the Senate for a few hours of debate and then a vote. House Republican leaders reacted to passing the bill — watch their remarks. Source
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Paul Reiser on his new show ‘There’s… Johnny!’
CBS News’ Jamie Wax sits down with actor and comedian Paul Reiser in the Toyota Green Room to discuss Reiser’s new Hulu sitcom “There’s… Johnny!” Source
Donald Trump joins Disney’s Hall of Presidents
An animatronic figure of Donald Trump has joined Disney’s Hall of Presidents in Florida. A robotic facsimile of the 45th president of the United States stood front and slightly off-center for the soft reopening of the long-running Walt Disney World attraction. Source
Aaron Sorkin on the fears he faced in directing “Molly’s Game”
Aaron Sorkin’s signature dialogue is behind hit movies like “The Social Network” and “Moneyball,” and iconic TV dramas including “The West Wing” and “The Newsroom.” The new movie, “Molly’s Game,” marks the Oscar winner’s directorial debut. He wrote the script based on the real-life Molly Bloom, who became an FBI target for hosting one of the most exclusive, high-stakes poker games. Sorkin joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his decision to direct this project and the unusual tactic he used to boost morale on set. Source
Rob Lowe feeds California firefighters
The “West Wing” star made sure to show his gratitude to firefighters who battled the Thomas Fire near his Santa Barbara home over the weekend. Source
Christian Bale talks “Hostiles” and his new look
Christian Bale is well-known for his role as Batman in the hit “The Dark Knight” franchise. He also won an Oscar for his role in the 2010 movie, “The Fighter.” His new movie, “Hostiles,” is a western drama set in 1892. It follows Army Capt. Joseph Blocker, played by Bale, on a journey to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their native land. Bale joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the relevance of “Hostiles” today, and how he transformed his look to play the role of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Source
12/17: Face the Nation
This week on “Face the Nation,” host John Dickerson interviews Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator James Lankford. Plus, the political panel provides analysis on the latest developments in Washington. Source
Texas restaurant criticized after sign shows blackface caricature
A restaurant in Lubbock, Texas, is defending itself after charges of racism for a sign that uses a derogatory term for black people and depicts a blackface caricature. The restaurant, which features vintage signs, claimed in a now-deleted Facebook post that the sign is a “part of history,” CBS affiliate KLBK-TV reports Source
John’s Notebook: A new era for women in public office
The culture of American life is changing at a rapid pace from Hollywood to the kitchen. Politics takes a while to catch up, but change is taking place there too. The naming of Tina Smith as Sen. Al Franken’s replacement means 22 women, a record high, will serve in the Senate next year. Source
Sen. John McCain “doing well” in hospital, son-in-law says
Sen. John McCain’s son-in-law Ben Domenech said on “Face the Nation” Sunday that the Arizona senator is “doing well” and “in good spirits” at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he’s been hospitalized since Wednesday for side effects of his cancer treatment. Source