Republican lawmakers say they’ve reached a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown, but they’ll still need to get support from their Democratic colleagues across the aisle. A bipartisan agreement had been found earlier in the week, but it fell apart after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk spoke out against it. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
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What the Fed’s new rate cut means for gold investing
The Federal Reserve rolled out its third rate cut of the year this week, a move that could impact the gold market. Source
Rare look inside Gaza shows challenges of humanitarian crisis
In a rare moment of access to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, CBS News visited a critical aid distribution center just inside the Gaza Strip. Source
Big Lots is planning “going out of business” sales at all of its stores
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed. Source
Manchin predicts Senate will go along with House on shutdown negotiations
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” he expects the tense negotiations on funding the government will end without a shutdown. Source
Amazon says picketers mostly aren’t company employees, Teamsters say Amazon is gaslighting
Amazon facilities in several states Thursday are seeing picket lines encouraged by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more. Source
Frito-Lay recalls some Lay’s chips over “life-threatening” allergy risk
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company. Source
Frito-Lay recalls Lay’s Classic Potato Chips over undisclosed ingredient
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips may contain undeclared milk, according to snack company. Source
How Trump and Elon Musk derailed bipartisan plans for a funding bill
“My phone was ringing off the hook,” Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. “The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk.” Source
Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes “traps” and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year. Source