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Eye Opener: Trump signs bill to end shutdown

President Trump signed the funding bill into law late Wednesday night, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump faced questions over newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

Judge weighs Lindsey Halligan's DOJ role

A federal judge will hear arguments on Lindsey Halligan's appointment to serve as interim U.S. attorney in Virginia. This comes as Halligan leads the prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

Government shutdown ends after 43 days

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after 43 days when the House of Representatives passed a Republican-led funding bill that several Democrats in the Senate boosted out of the higher chamber. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports, and Everett Kelley, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, joins CBS News with more.

Kenny Chesney celebrates new memoir's success

Kenny Chesney makes a surprise appearance on "CBS Mornings" to celebrate becoming a New York Times best-selling author for his new memoir, "Heart Life Music." He shares why he didn't anticipate the book hitting the No. 1 spot.

Epstein release legislation moves forward

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is one step closer to the full release of the Justice Department's documents on Jeffrey Epstein after securing the final signature needed to force a House vote. Scott MacFarlane reports.

Glen Powell on "The Running Man" role

Glen Powell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role in the new Paramount Pictures thriller "The Running Man," which is based on a Stephen King novel. He talks about the physical demands and how King had to approve him for the role.

Trump blames Democrats for shutdown

During the signing of the funding bill, President Trump blamed the Democrats for what he says was an extremely damaging government shutdown. Nancy Cordes has more on what's in the package that will fund the government through Jan. 30.