David DePape took the stand Tuesday morning in his federal trial and tearfully recounted his motivations – fueled by conspiracy theories and right-wing media – that led to the bludgeoning of Paul Pelosi, husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at their San Francisco mansion last year. Source
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House passes short-term funding plan to avert government shutdown
The House voted to keep government agencies funded until at least Jan. 19 in a bipartisan vote. Source
Andy Kim explains why he’s challenging Sen. Bob Menendez
Rep. Andy Kim is running to unseat his fellow Democrat and New Jerseyan, the indicted Sen. Bob Menendez. Kim sat down with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss his campaign. Source
What the new Supreme Court ethics code says, and what it doesn’t
The Supreme Court stunned Washington on Monday by announcing its adoption of a new code of conduct amid reports that some members accepted gifts and luxury trips from wealthy, politically-aligned individuals. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins “America Decides” to discuss what the code means for the nine justices and the future of the high court. Source
What Biden hopes to accomplish with Xi meeting
President Biden is in California preparing to sit down Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins “America Decides” to preview the high-stakes meeting. Source
McCarthy denies elbowing Republican who voted to oust him as speaker
Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him from behind during an interview with a radio reporter Tuesday. McCarthy denied the claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Source
ESPN launches sportsbook in move to cash in on sports betting boom
ESPN Bet, which will be available online and through a mobile app, faces entrenched competitors in DraftKings and FanDuel. Source
“Friends” co-stars remember Matthew Perry
“The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life,” Matt LeBlanc wrote, while Courteney Cox shared a scene of Monica and Chandler waking up together for the first time, writing, “I am so grateful for every moment I had with you.” Source
Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox remember Matthew Perry
“The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life,” Matt LeBlanc wrote, while Courteney Cox shared a scene of Monica and Chandler waking up together for the first time, writing, “I am so grateful for every moment I had with you.” Source
This Texas woman — and her new husband — care for her former husband
“I had made vows that I would be with him in sickness and health, and I took that very seriously,” Kris Armstrong said of her former husband, Brandon Smith. “I didn’t stay married to him, but I wanted to take care of him.” Source