U.S. allies and adversaries are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming return to power. That includes the head of NATO, who congratulated Trump on his victory despite his past criticism of the military alliance. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on world leaders’ reactions. Source
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Harris saw less support from women voters than her predecessors
For the second time in the past decade, a woman at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket failed to secure the White House. While Vice President Kamala Harris secured the majority of female voters, she had less support among women than the past three Democratic presidential candidates. Micki McElya, a history professor at the University of Connecticut, joins CBS News to discuss. Source
More than 60 arrested in Amsterdam attack on Israeli soccer fans
Israeli soccer fans were violently attacked in Amsterdam on Thursday night in what Dutch authorities are calling an antisemitic incident. Police say at least 62 people have been arrested in connection to the attacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest. Source
What we know about the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump
The Department of Justice has revealed criminal charges in connection with a failed Iranian plot to kill U.S. officials, including President-elect Donald Trump. The DOJ named three individuals in a criminal complaint unsealed Friday, including an Iranian man who says he was instructed to surveil and assassinate Trump during the campaign. The two other suspects are not accused of going after Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details. Source
U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory
Since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more. Source
Mountain Fire only 7% contained as it wreaks destruction in California
Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports. Source
What Trump’s economic plans mean for Americans’ wallets
Voters consistently list the economy as one of the top issues that drove them to the polls. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down President-elect Donald Trump’s economic proposals and what they mean for Americans’ finances. Source
When Trump’s victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle. Source
Tennessee woman shoots monkey who tried to attack her
A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo. Source
Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal. Source