In his first major interview since being elected the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump spoke with 60 Minutes’ Lesley Stahl. Stahl asked Trump about some of his campaign promises, such as building a wall and deporting illegal immigrants. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, “Roll Call” columnist Jon Allen and deputy director of the Center for American Progress Action Fund Igor Volsky join CBSN to discuss Trump’s campaign pledges. Source
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Analyzing Trump’s first senior staff appointments
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Reince Priebus as his chief of staff and Steve Bannon as his chief strategist and senior counselor. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, “Roll Call” columnist Jon Allen and deputy director of the Center for American Progress Action Fund Igor Volsky joined CBSN to discuss the recent appointments. Source
President-elect Trump’s business plans
“The laws are very soft on this whole matter,” Trump says when asked how he plans to handle his corporation during his presidency Source
11/13: Trump names chief of staff, discusses campaign promises on “60 Minutes”; Wheelchair-bound traveler makes the impossible possible
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus has been named chief of staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration; More than two-million Americans need a wheelchair to get around, but few have traveled as far as wheelchair travel blogger Cory Lee Source
Leon Russell dead at 74
A look back at Leon Russell’s 45-year music career. Source
Look who’s talking: Trevor Noah
South African standup comedian Trevor Noah has been charting his own unique course almost nightly since his debut as host of “The Daily Show” last fall. Michelle Miller talks with Noah about his career and his childhood, recounted in his new memoir, “Born a Crime.” Source
Legends: Warren Beatty
Warren Beatty doesn’t need a star on Hollywood Boulevard to remind anyone that he’s a living legend. The actor, producer and Oscar-winning director is now back in a new film, playing Howard Hughes in 1958 Hollywood, in “Rules Don’t Apply.” Mo Rocca sits down with Beatty, who admits he’s not the easiest interview. Source
Norah Jones on inspiration behind new album
Norah Jones has won nine Grammy Awards — five of them for her first solo album, “Come Away With Me,” which included Record of the Year and Best New Artist. Now, she’s back with her sixth studio album, “Day Breaks.” She spoke with “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Anthony Mason about her career at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Source
First Lady on cover of Vogue
Michelle Obama is featured on the cover of Vogue’s December issue. This is the third time the First Lady landed the front page of the fashion magazine in the last seven years. CBSN’s Kristine Johnson has more. Source
Trump promotes Pence to head transition team
Donald Trump shook up his transition team Friday, tapping running mate Mike Pence to replace Chris Christie as its leader. It was a move designed to reassure congressional Republicans. Major Garrett has more. Source