A dangerously cold blast of air is forcing President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration to take place indoors. The last time this happened was 40 years ago, when Ronald Reagan was sworn as president for a second time. Ed O’Keefe has details. Source

A high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official is set to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as a special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping — a highly unusual charm offensive at a tense moment. And it’s not the only foreign leader invite raising eyebrows. Margaret Brennan explains. Source

Allan Wylie, a freshman sports communication major at Rowan University in New Jersey, is a color commentator for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. Source

Over 100 million TikTok users in the U.S. could be in for a rude awakening this weekend if the app shutters due to a law passed last year. As Kelly O’Grady explains, the ban will affect casual users in addition to those who use the app for their livelihoods. Source

The wildfires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and a Southern California housing shortage that was already serious has been made even more dire. Source

At a basketball game for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League, alongside the radio play-by-play announcer, color commentator Allan Wylie calls them as he sees them — even though he never sees them. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” for a story about a young man who can teach us the difference between having sight and having vision. Source

As firefighters continue their progress containing the Los Angeles wildfires, a new crisis is emerging: Southern California’s housing shortage. As Tom Hanson reports, it was already serious. Now, it’s dire. Source

President Biden warned of the rise of an oligarchy in his farewell address, comparing influential billionaires of today to the “robber barons” of 100 years ago. American historian H.W. Brands discusses their influence over government and the American way of life in the 19th century. Source

The snow and wind will affect more than the presidential inauguration. Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the timing of next week’s “big chill.” Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source