“President Trump put himself before country,” said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said in his opening statement at the impeachment inquiry hearing on Monday, December 9. Nadler called it “a continuing risk to the country.” Source

Stern underwent emergency surgery. His condition remains unclear. Source

The actress defended her portrayal of female journalist Kathy Scruggs in Clint Eastwood’s controversial new film. Source

Officials believe two bodies remain on the island. Source

House wraps up two days of impeachment debate; Video game raising awareness of refuge plight Source

House of Representatives moving toward impeaching Trump; Former refugee’s new video game promotes peace. Source

Three top democratic presidential candidates are campaigning for the support of Nevada’s largest labor union this week. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden attended town halls and faced tough questions about health care from union members. CBS News campaign reporter Alex Tin joined CBSN to wrap up the series for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source

The House Judiciary Committee plans to vote on the articles of impeachment Thursday afternoon. Source

The rapper, singer and classically trained flutist responds to criticism over her revealing thong outfit at Sunday’s Lakers-Timberwolves game Source

The FBI is investigating the deadly New Jersey shootout as domestic terrorism. CBS News has learned a manifesto was found in a truck the suspects used containing a list of grievances and groups they hated. Four victims were killed in Tuesday’s rampage, including a police detective. Don Dahler reports. Source