President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York “hush money case” on Friday. Source

A monkey in a pink tutu was captured by deputies after slipping out of a Missouri home. Source

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration’s new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn’t go far enough. Source

If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges. Source

President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory was certified by Congress during a joint session led by Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. Source

West Wing office space has long been a status symbol in official Washington where proximity and access to the president can equate to influence. Source

The 2024 election certification was calm and rapid, a stark contrast from the process on Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters took to the Capitol to violently protest the 2020 election results. CBS News’ Major Garrett, Nikole Killion and David Becker break down the impact of the 2024 proceedings. Source

The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s claim of winning the election. Source

Multiple inches of snow were recorded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area on Monday. Source

Hundreds of thousands of households across southern and eastern U.S. states were without power Monday. Source