CBS Evening News S2025E4: Episode 4

Overview

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott MacFarlane reports. Meredith Evans, director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, told Nikole Killion about a letter she wrote to President Jimmy Carter when she was just 4 years old. She also reflected on his compassion and authenticity. Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.  President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian distinction. Honorees included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, basketball star Magic Johnson and others. A massive winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and bitter cold to large parts of the U.S. beginning Saturday. 50 million people and 25 states are in the storm's path. Ian Lee has the details. The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more. The six-day state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home town of Plains, Georgia, Saturday. Carter was honored and remembered in a service at the Carter Center in Atlanta, where several family members spoke. Everyday Americans will have the chance to pay their respects to Carter, who now lies in repose at the Carter Center until Tuesday, when his body will be transported to Washington, D.C. Mark Strassmann reports.