The first lady released photos and a video of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue decorated for Christmas with the theme “The Spirit of America.” Source

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s entry into the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is raising questions about whether he is the best match for the party. Doug Muzzio, chief pollster at Baruch College Survey Research, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

A weekend battle between drug cartel members and security forces in Mexico has claimed at least 21 lives. The attack comes just days after President Trump said he plans to label cartels as terrorist organizations. Anne-Marie Green has more. Source

Lori Lightfoot says Eddie Johnson was “intentionally dishonest” after being found slumped over at the wheel of his SUV. Source

The low-wage workforce is part of every local U.S. economy, but it takes the biggest toll in the South and West. Source

A Rhode Island man found it difficult to find a job after graduating. So he took matters into his own hands and opened his own coffee shop. He hopes to employ people with special needs just like him. Source

Hip-hop veteran Joseph Cartagena, aka “Fat Joe,” discussed his life, career and why he’s thinking about retiring after the release of his new album “Family Ties.” Joe and producer “Dre” from Cool & Dre sat down with CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers in the Toyota Green Room. Source

The impeachment proceedings against President Trump will enter a new phase this week, and the president weighed in as he left the White House for a NATO summit in London. He told reporters impeachment would be a “boon” for Republicans and would hurt Democrats in their districts. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe was at the White House when the president left and joined CBSN to discuss impeachment and the NATO summit. Source

“Stupidity is apart of this world we live in—so I get it. But here’s the thing—I’ve been chosen to lead my family not y’all,” Wade said Source

A growing number of U.S. consumers are avoiding the holiday crowds to do their shopping via a mobile device Source