The government ad blitz will try to appeal to people who are skeptical of coronavirus vaccines but not adamantly opposed to vaccines in general. Source

President Trump ordered Congress to revise its bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, calling it a “disgrace.” He’s calling for stimulus checks to be raised from $600 to $2,000 each. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source

The pandemic has forced families all over the country to modify their holiday plans, but some traditions will go on. Contributing correspondent Jamie Wax reports on a holiday lights display in New Orleans that’s taking a page from the past. Source

Goods can finally move between the United Kingdom and France as the countries reopen their borders. Iran is being accused of an effort to incite violence in the United States. Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been granted bail. And Israel will hold its fourth election in just two years as parliament dissolves. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” from London with today’s global headlines. Source

More than 25,000 small flags cover Shane Reilly’s yard, each one representing a Texan who has died from the coronavirus. “Each one of these flags represents a mom or a husband or somebody’s kid that has died, and these are real, individual people,” the Austin-based artist said. He’s hoping to spread a simple message with his lawn memorial. Source

Much of the U.K. is currently in lockdown as a new variant of the coronavirus spreads rapidly. Meanwhile, the country waits on a Brexit deal. Simon Bates explains in this edition of “London Calling.” Source

President Trump threatened to veto a newly passed relief bill that includes $600 checks. Source

When a 10-month-old boy needed a liver transplant and neither of his parents were eligible matches, a complete stranger volunteered to donate part of his liver to the baby — the second time the man has made such a donation. Donor Michael Speck meets the baby boy’s family for the first time over Zoom. Peter Martinez has the story. Source

How will the pandemic continue to impact lives as vaccines are rolled out? Biden coronavirus adviser Dr. Celine Gounder gives a look forward to 2021. Source

The $2 billion deal also gives the federal government the option to acquire up to 400 million more doses. Source