House Democrats have released two more transcripts from closed-door testimonies, the depositions from Kurt Volker and Gordon Sondland. CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis join CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
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Hong Kong anti-government protester shot, another set on fire
Warning: This video is graphic. In Hong Kong, an anti-government protester was shot at point blank range while another man was set on fire. Both incidents were caught on tape. It’s the worst weekday violence in over five months of demonstrations. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Impeachment hearings: Democrats push back on GOP witness list
The House impeachment inquiry starts public hearings this week, and Democrats are pushing back against witnesses that Republicans want to testify. Both sides are trying to make their cases to the American people. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Nikki Haley: Cabinet members asked me to help undermine Trump
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says other Trump Cabinet members tried to recruit her in an effort to “resist” the president’s actions. In an interview with Norah O’Donnell for “Sunday Morning,” Haley accused former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson of working to undermine the president. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Judge to decide whether American accused in Anguilla hotel death will go on trial
A judge on the Caribbean island of Anguilla will decide Monday if a Connecticut man will go on trial for allegedly killing a hotel worker. Scott Hapgood was vacationing with his family in April when he says Kenny Mitchel tried to rob him. Mitchel died after a struggle, and Hapgood was charged with manslaughter. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Eye Opener: Arctic cold front descends on U.S.
Temperatures plunge from Texas to New England with a historic arctic punch. Also, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says two senior White House colleagues wanted her to undermine President Trump. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Broadway star dies at age 13 after suffering asthma attack
Laurel Griggs died after suffering an asthma attack while at with her parents in Manhattan, according to her grandfather Source
Longtime Republican Rep. Pete King won’t seek reelection
The New York Republican has served in Congress since 2003 Source
New Hampshire woman enlists candidates to send cards to troops
The Military Holiday Card Challenge collects tens of thousands of well-wishes for service members around the world Source
SpaceX set to launch another 60 Starlink internet satellites
Initial service is expected to begin next year with global connectivity expected in 2021 Source