An EMT told Chris Smith’s family that his dog Tiki likely saved his life by providing warmth in the hours after he was shot. Smith got a second chance at life — and nearly two years later, another chance at love.

President-elect Donald Trump is still awaiting sentencing in his New York “hush money” case and facing federal and state charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on what happens in those cases now.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss what was a good night for Republicans with CBS News projecting that the GOP will retake the Senate and Donald Trump’s return to the White House.