The murder trial has begun for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley while she was on a run back in February. Her murder became a hot-button topic on the campaign trail after it was revealed that Ibarra had entered the country illegally. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more. Source
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says House Ethics Committee shouldn’t release Gaetz report
House Speaker Mike Johnson went on the record Friday saying he doesn’t think the House Ethics Committee should not release its potentially damaging report on whether former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
Ali Larter on unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in “Landman”
Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, “Landman” explores big oil’s impact on communities and the complex relationship between Angela and Tommy, played by Ali Larter and Billy Bob Thornton. Source
Bhutan | Sunday on 60 Minutes
The Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, where Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product, is facing a crisis — 9% of its population has left. This Sunday, Lesley Stahl travels to Bhutan to learn how they’re trying to lure people back. Source
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses Trump Cabinet picks
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House Democratic Caucus, shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s recent personnel choices for his incoming administration. “Are these the best individuals available,” Jeffries asked. Associated Press chief White House correspondent Zeke Miller joined CBS News to discuss how Trump’s Cabinet is shaping up. Source
What gold assets should you invest in now that the price has dropped?
The price of gold is dropping, but savvy investors could capitalize on that trend by pursuing these specific assets. Source
Mike Johnson wants Ethics panel to keep Matt Gaetz report secret
The Republican leader argued releasing the report about Trump’s attorney general pick would set a “terrible precedent.” Source
Trump seemingly moving forward with Hegseth nomination amid news of past sexual assault probe
Trump communications director Steven Cheung on Friday expressed support for defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth after news broke of a sexual assault allegation Hegseth was investigated for in 2017. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has the latest. Source
How much money will Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, are ready to throw down. Financially, they’ll both come out winners. Source
Some Chicago street festivals not paying city for police overtime
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it. Source