Judge Tanya Chutkan, who was overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s federal 2020 election interference case, has agreed to dismiss the case after special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion Monday asking for just that. Smith also filed a motion to end the case on how Trump handled classified documents after his first presidency, where prosecutors had been appealing a previous dismissal. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane, Rikki Klieman and Ed O’Keefe have the latest. Source
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Recent recalls leave Americans wondering if Thanksgiving food is safe
As Thanksgiving approaches, some Americans may be concerned about a number of recent food recalls. However, the FDA says recalls are actually down this year. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
U.S. officials hopeful for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
U.S. officials say progress is being made toward a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. But as those negotiations go on, the deadly fighting continues. Debora Patta has the latest. Source
Snow and rain could cause headaches for Thanksgiving travel
Across the country, snow and rain could make conditions difficult for people traveling for Thanksgiving. Rob Marciano has the forecast. Source
American Airlines rolling out new system to catch people trying to board with wrong group
American Airlines is rolling out a new system designed to prevent people from boarding before their group is called. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how it works. Source
Family of Menendez brothers pushes for release in court
Several family members of the Menendez brothers spoke in court Monday to push for the brothers’ release from prison. A resentencing hearing is scheduled for late January. Elise Preston has more on the new updates to the decades-old case. Source
Trump election interference case dismissed
The election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump was dismissed Monday after special counsel Jack Smith requested the case end as Justice Department policy forbids the “prosecution of a sitting president.” Prosecutors could decide to charge Trump again after he leaves office. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Former Senate candidate launches super PAC to get working-class people elected
Independent candidate Dan Obsorn lost his Senate race in Nebraska. But now, he’s on a new political mission to get working-class people elected to office through a newly launched political action committee. Osborn joins “America Decides” to discuss his aim. Source
What the Justice Department could look like under Pam Bondi
President-elect Donald Trump’s second selection for attorney general, Pam Bondi, defended him during his first impeachment trial and has spent the last year running a Trump-aligned policy institute. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join “America Decides” to discuss what a Bondi-led Justice Department could look like. Source
Exclusive visit with the last turkeys to get a Biden pardon
President Biden pardoned some poultry Monday morning, continuing a White House tradition dating back to the late 1980s. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe got to go on an exclusive visit with the fortunate feathered fowl. Source