Lindsey Reiser reports on the House’s failed attempt to pass a measure to avert a government shutdown, the first New York court appearance of the alleged killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, and the economic and political stories that defined 2024.

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump’s influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”