The Kremlin says President Biden’s decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia could lead to a world war. Biden’s approval of the weapons deployment marks a large shift in policy as the conflict in the region nears its 1,000th day. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has the latest.

President-elect Donald Trump is standing by Pete Hegseth, his selection for secretary of defense. The former Fox News host’s lawyer says Hegseth paid a confidential financial settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault to save his job at the news channel. The army veteran has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins “America Decides” with more.

The Kremlin warned that President Biden is adding “fuel to the fire” by allowing Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles that can strike targets inside Russia. Holly Williams reports.