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House Speaker Mike Johnson is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border with a Republican congressional delegation to inspect the effects of the migrant crisis. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the border crossings that are reopening, and CBS News' chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes looks at the Biden administration's response to Johnson's visit.

UCI Assistant Professor and Israel Institute Fellow Dr. Alon Burstein speaks with Austin Westfall.

More than 150 names associated with disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein began to be unsealed Wednesday as part of a settlement between alleged victim Virginia Giuffre and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, exposing figures like Prince Andrew, former President Bill Clinton and law professor Alan Dershowitz and many more—some frequent guests of Epstein’s and others without much connection—to fresh scrutiny (all listed have denied any suggestion of wrongdoing).

Multiple people were wounded in a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa, according to the Dallas County sheriff.

Rob Marciano tracks the powerful cross-country storm sweeping across the country, with New York City bracing for what could be the worst snowstorm in two years; Martha Raddatz reports from Israel after twin blasts killed nearly 100 in Iran; Steve Osunsami is in Atlanta with the latest as the FBI is investigating “numerous” hoax bomb threats to state capitols, including Georgia’s; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

Ukraine says a Russian attack on two of its largest cities has left four people dead. George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the current state of the war.

The USA has been the largest donor of financial and military aid to Ukraine since 2022 when Russia tried to conquer the country by force in a mass-scale invasion. But the latest dispute between Democrats and Republicans has stalled the approval process for new aid packages to Ukraine. Nevertheless, experts and politicians underline – these disputes will be resolved soon.

First Tsunami Waves Hit Japan After 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Tsunami waves hit Japan's coasts after a series of powerful earthquakes. The strongest earthquake measuring 7.6 struck Ishikawa prefecture in central Japan. Authorities say hazardous waves up to 5 metres were expected. The Japanese MeT office said that 21 earthquakes above 4.0 magnitude hit Japan.

At least 103 people were killed Wednesday and 141 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani, in what officials called a terror attack, according to state media. CNN’s Nada Bashir reports, and Ret. Brig. Gen. Steve Anderson react

A convicted felon lunged at a US judge as she was about to sentence him to jail, in a dramatic courtroom scuffle caught on video

As a massive migrant caravan heads north through Mexico to the U.S. border, Mireya Villarreal reports on the visit by top U.S. officials as they try to push the country’s president to slow the migrant surge; Terry Moran has the renewed concerns about a wider war after an Iran-backed militia launches another drone attack on U.S. forces in Iraq; Aaron Katersky has the latest on the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to keep Donald Trump on the 2024 Republican primary ballot; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

President Biden gave the order after three service members were injured during a Christmas day drone attack that left three service members injured. It is believed the U.S. airstrikes likely killed a number of militants.

The U.S. announced what could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding. The weapons, worth up to $250 million, include an array of air munitions and other missiles. President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass a $110 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs. It includes $61.4 billion for Ukraine. It also includes about $14 billion for Israel as it fights Hamas and $14 billion for U.S. border security.

Mexican Migrants | Thousands Of Migrants Join Caravan To U.S. Southern Border | N18V | News18 A caravan of thousands of migrants continued its dayslong march through Mexico toward the southern U.S. border Wednesday, hours ahead of a scheduled meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen's Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping by launching a new maritime force, but a week later allies don't want to be associated with it, partly because of widespread anger over Israel's war on Gaza.

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergie Lavrov says the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, is as a result of the longstanding failures of U.S foreign policy.

China's economic landscape is encountering a significant challenge as major global brands make strategic moves to relocate their manufacturing operations to more favorable destinations. This includes shifting investments to alternative regions like Southeast Asia or India while repatriating earnings.Against a backdrop of concerns regarding security controls, protectionist measures, and uncertain relations between Beijing and the U.S., the global economic dynamics are experiencing a noticeable shift. Key players such as Adidas, Apple, and Samsung are among those contemplating a move away from China.This shift is impacting China's economic engine, which is still in the process of recovering from pandemic disruptions and a real estate crisis. The U.S.-China Business Council's September survey indicates that the uncertainty surrounding these changes has led to a deterioration in China's business environment.Concluding a tumultuous 2023 for the Chinese economy, amidst the storms, there emerges a shining beacon in the realm of foreign investment. American fast-food giants, including KFC and McDonald's, view the market of 1.4 billion people as irresistibly delectable, refusing to let this lucrative opportunity slip away.KFC China's parent company celebrated a milestone by opening its 10,000th restaurant in China last month, aiming to have stores within reach of half of China's population by 2026. Similarly, McDonald's plans to open 3,500 new stores in China over the next four years, demonstrating a commitment to tap into the vast consumer base. Even Starbucks is making a substantial investment, injecting $220 million into a manufacturing and distribution facility in eastern China. This strategic move highlights the continued allure of the Chinese market for global giants despite the broader economic challenges.