One massive cruise ship slammed into another, and nearly hit a third on Friday. The terrifying scene unfolded when one ship was docking at the popular Mexican resort island of Cozumel. Incidents like these have happened before, Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source

As President Trump flew to south Florida Friday, he signed a series of spending bills that will keep the government running and avoid a repeat of last year’s shutdown. The measures authorize $1.4 trillion in federal spending. The legislation increases federal worker’s pay by an average of about 3%. It also authorizes $1.4 billion for security at the U.S.-Mexico border. That’s less than the $6 billion the president demanded last year during the shutdown battle. Source

It’s now the Republicans move in the impeachment stalemate in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell met with Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, but says they are still at an impasse on how to proceed with an impeachment trial expected next month. Congress is out for the holiday recess, and the president is in Florida for the next two weeks. Chip Reid reports. Source

The wife of an American official now formally charged in the death of a British teenager is refusing to return to Britain to face trial. Anne Sacoolas fled after she was accused of causing a crash that killed 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry Dunn. Imtiaz Tyab spoke with the victim’s family. Source

The travel rush is on, as a record number of Americans take to the roads, skies, and rails for the holidays. Also, President Trump heads to Florida for the holidays, leaving his impeachment headaches in the Capitol where Democrats and Republicans are locked in a standoff over the senate trial. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

A California woman and her son went from eating breakfast to stopping crime when strangers took their neighbor’s package. Source

The bill’s passage allows both parties to dodge the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious election season. Source

Record of 116 million people are traveling for the holidays; Toddler contributes to making a sign language town Source

Trump campaign to launch ‘Evangelicals for Trump’; Community learns sign language for 3 year old Source

Heidi Broussard and her infant daughter went missing on December 12. Source