The new year is bringing new charges for some owners of electric vehicles in an effort to offset losses from declining gas taxes. David Lieb, a government and political reporter for the Associated Press, joined CBSN to discuss why some are arguing the charges are unfairly punishing drivers who are choosing a more environmentally sustainable car. Source

The death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a federal prison has sparked countless conspiracy theories. Sunday, 60 Minutes reports on the investigation Source

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. airstrike that killed top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was a defensive attack meant to deter future actions against Americans. Iran has warned of harsh retaliation in the wake of Soleimani’s death, and the State Department is urging Americans to leave Iraq immediately. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports on the latest from Baghdad, and Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

Republicans are praising the action, while Democrats are expressing concern about potential retaliation from Iran Source

“I told him it was a war zone, and he walked away, and it broke my heart,” the Cobargo resident said Source

Police are investigating a number of recent hate crimes against houses of worship across the nation. There were more than 1,300 anti-Semitic incidents in 2019, including Saturday’s stabbing at a rabbi’s home in Monsey, New York. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, who leads the Central Synagogue in New York, and Ibram Kendi, the founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the rise in hateful attacks. Source

Congressional Democrats agree with President Trump and Republicans that Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was an enemy of the U.S., but Democrats also have grave concerns that the U.S. airstrike that killed Soleimani happened without congressional authorization. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined “CBSN AM” from Capitol Hill to discuss. Source

The death of Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad ignited a new chapter of regional tensions. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei took to twitter, vowing severe revenge. The State Department issued an urgent warning overnight telling all Americans in Iraq to leave the country immediately. Ian Lee reports from Baghdad. Source

One of the largest evacuations in Australian history is underway as massive bushfires burn out of control. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli discusses how climate change has played a role in the wildfires. Source

The latest escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran following the targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani comes after a series of skirmishes between the two countries in recent months. “Face The Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the ramifications of Soleimani’s assassination. Source