Trade taxes on Roquefort cheese, wine and more to retaliate for France’s tax on America’s Google, Amazon and Facebook. Source

First lady Melania Trump has officially decked the halls of the White House. This year, the theme is “The Spirit of America.” The official White House Christmas tree, which arrived from Pitman, Pennsylvania, stands more than 18 feet tall and is decorated with handmade paper flowers that honor the floral symbols of all 50 states. CBSN Los Angeles reports. Source

Lil BUB, the beloved viral internet cat known for her perennially stuck out tongue and massive eyes, has died. She was just 8 years old. CBSN Los Angeles reports. Source

A dangerous nor’easter is delivering a blast of snow, ice and rain, creating chaos on the roads from Philadelphia to New York City and across New England. The storm has killed at least seven people. Don Dahler reports. Source

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday fired retiring Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. Lightfoot said she was firing Johnson “with cause” for lying about a drinking and driving incident. CBS Chicago’s Dana Kozlov reports. Source

The adorable cat was known for her perennially stuck out tongue and massive eyes. Source

Brouillette takes over as outgoing Secretary Rick Perry faces scrutiny in the impeachment inquiry for dealings with Ukraine. Source

The Senate has confirmed President Trump’s pick for energy secretary Monday. Gavin Bade, a reporter for Politico Pro, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss Rick Perry’s legacy and the new head of the department, Dan Brouillette. Source

Washington Post political reporter Chelsea Janes joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign efforts in Iowa. Source

The president is expected to recover from the infection. Source