One day after Iran targeted two Iraqi bases, Vice President Mike Pence sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell. He said Americans can “rest easier,” despite the strikes. Source

“I hope these families can find a bit of relief knowing that their bills have been taken care of as we enter the New Year,” he said. Source

President Trump said Iran “appears to be standing down,” but what threat does Iran pose to American interests at home and abroad? Source

Lawyer says 2-year-old could be on medication “for the rest of her life” after a line drive from Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit her during the May 29 game at Minute Maid Park. Source

The two first formed a friendship over their love of “The Price Right” and then, their bond grew as they became “brothers.” Source

Republican Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul say they will support Democrats in a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers. Lee called Wednesday’s briefing on Iran from top Trump administration officials the worst in his nine years in Congress. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest reaction from Capitol Hill. Source

The House is set to vote Thursday on a resolution limiting President Trump’s war powers amid high tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Scott Anderson, senior editor for the Lawfare blog and the David M. Rubenstein fellow at the Brookings Institute, explains the significance of the War Powers Act of 1973 and how it applies to President Trump’s executive powers today. Source

After an urgent search with rescue dogs and probes, five people were recovered with minor injuries. Source

A typical woman with health insurance from her job can expect to pay $4,500 out of pocket, a new study finds. Source

2019 was a year of extreme weather events, and their high costs, in the United States. Source