The Justice Department is pushing for the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on the investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman reports. Then, CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on Trump’s meeting with Republican Senators on Wednesday. Source
Map shows where air quality is being affected by Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond. Source
See map of where the air quality is being affected by the L.A. wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond. Source
What’s happening on the ground in California as crews battle fires in Los Angeles County
Intense wildfires are devastating Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and destroying over 1,000 structures. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports. Then, Gregg Champion tells “The Daily Report” about miracles amid the fires, a Pasadena couple recounts losing their home and CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Ashley Nanfria has the latest wind predictions. Source
Seton Hall Pirates vs. DePaul Blue Demons: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Seton Hall vs. DePaul basketball game Source
How to watch Youngstown State Penguins vs. N. Kentucky Norse: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday’s NCAA Basketball game
How to watch Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky basketball game Source
Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks
The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports. Source
Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing
Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven fires, which have caused major destruction across the region. Scott addressed some of the issues facing firefighters, including water shortages and erratic winds. Source
Pacific Palisades residents survey the wildfire destruction
Tony Dokoupil spoke with evacuees of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles who are coming to grips with the destruction wreaked by the blaze, which has destroyed at least 1,000 structures. Source
How weather is impacting the spread of the Southern California wildfires
Powerful Santa Ana winds, coupled with bone-dry conditions, created the perfect conditions for the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County this week. Downtown L.A. has received just over a quarter-inch of rain since May, its second-driest stretch in nearly 150 years. Rob Marciano explains. Source