After his ALS diagnosis, Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins plans to donate $3 million to fund research through his “Hop On A Cure” foundation and released a new single titled “Each Other.” Source

South Dakota Sen. John Thune has been elected to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the upper chamber’s Republican leader. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports. Source

A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida’s 73 school districts. Source

Elon Musk traveled with President-elect Donald Trump to Washington. Source

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, is wrapping up his work and planning to resign before Trump takes office in January. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the ramifications of that. Source

Archaeologists thought they had found one grave, but excavation efforts turned up a treasure trove of ancient tools and coins. Source

Who are the high rollers who bankrolled Trump’s 2024 election, and what do they want in return for their generosity? Source

Faulty transmission control valve can fail and cause rear wheels to lock up, increasing risk of crash, according to General Motors. Source

Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue celebrates nearly 30 years of spotlighting actors shaping the industry. This year’s cover stars include veteran icons like Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana, and recent breakout stars like Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney among the 12 honorees. Editor-in-chief Radhika Jones has more. Source

“Mean Girls” star Lacey Chabert and “Schitt’s Creek” alum Dustin Milligan kick off the holiday season with Netflix’s “Hot Frosty.” They join ‘”CBS Mornings” to discuss their magical new romantic comedy. Source