Donald Trump has selected hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary with the hopes of boosting the president-elect’s tarrif’s plan. Trump also got some good news Friday about his “hush money” case. Ed O’Keefe and Margaret Brennan have more. Source
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Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said. Source
Heavy rain hits West Coast as Northeast sees first snowfall of season
Dangerous weather is battering both coasts just as the Thanksgiving holiday rush gets underway. Major storms walloped the West Coast and Northeast, bombarding millions of Americans with heavy rain and snow. Rob Marciano has details. Source
TSA expects record number of travelers this Thanksgiving
Rough weather caused some delays, but airlines are watching storms next week that could disrupt holiday travel. Kris Van Cleave has more on what to expect. Source
Kylie Kelce announces she’s expecting her fourth child on social media
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child. Source
Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump’s Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation’s finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service. Source
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post. Source
How Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit beat the odds to make it to NWSL Championship
The Orlando Pride will take on the Washington Spirit on Saturday at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Both clubs flipped the script this season, going from missing the playoffs last year to becoming the two top teams in the league. CBS Sports lead NWSL reporter Sandra Herrera joins to examine how the two teams went from complete underdogs to battling for the trophy. Source