Attorney Joel Leppard, who’s representing two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee about Matt Gaetz, said his clients allege the former Florida representative paid them for sex. He discussed their testimony in an interview with CBS News’ Major Garrett. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing. His attorneys did not respond to requests for comment on Monday. Source
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What we know about offensive text messages sent to Americans after 2024 elections
Black, Hispanic and LGBTQ+ Americans across the U.S. say they received offensive text messages after the 2024 elections. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down what’s known about the racist and insulting remarks. Source
House Ethics Committee may meet on Gaetz report
There are reports of a potential gathering of the House Ethics Committee to discuss the investigation into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News’ Nikole Killion has more on the probe and its findings possibly being made public. Source
Could Biden’s decision on Ukraine weapons use be start of world war with Russia?
Russian officials are reacting to President Biden’s move to allow Ukraine to fire U.S.-made and supplied missiles deeper into Russia, a request that Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been making for some time. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Two women told House ethics panel Gaetz sent Venmo payments “for sex,” attorney says
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them “for sex,” their lawyer told CBS News’ Major Garrett. Source
Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.’s health claims about fluoride
Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation’s public water supply could benefit some companies. Here’s why. Source
House Ethics Committee to meet Wednesday amid growing pressure to release Gaetz report
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general. Source
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Biden signals U.S. support for Ukrainian sovereignty; Prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of blackmailing potential witnesses from jail. Source
Storms, heavy rain to slam Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest could see about 12 inches of rain as a storm moves near the West Coast. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast. Source
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific
The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean? Source