President , im pleased to award the highest medal of honor, the president ial honor of freedom. Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Fbi director james comey says hell cooperate fully as to how he handle the Hillary Clinton investigation. They blame comeys aks in part for the loss of the president ial elections. Jeff pegues has the details. Reporter the investigateres probe goes into the heart that policies and procedures were not followed by fbi director james comey. It will also look at whether certain officials should have recused themselves and if nonpublic information was inappropriately given to the Clinton Campaign and media. This is going to be an unusual statement in at least a couple of ways. Reporter comey broke with fbi protocol when he publicly announced in july secretary clinton would not face charges. We did not find clear evidence that secretary clinton or her colleagues intended to violate laws. Reporter then 12 days before the election, the director wrote to congress he had reopened the investigation after agents discovered emails on a laptop used by clinton aide. Then he sent another letter clearing clinton and closing the probe. Correct. Especially in a public forum. Reporter at a Senate Hearing tuesday comey declined to discuss any potential investigations into president elect donald trump or his associates prompting this response from maine senator angus king. The irony of your making that statement here, i cannot avoid. Comey says that he will cooperate with the investigation. In a closed door meeting on capitol hill on thursday, he was grilled by some Democratic Senators who blamed the fbi director in part for secretary clintons laws. Jeff pegues, cbs news, washington. Well, it was james comey who spoke to mr. Trump last week about a 35page report containing unconfirmed allegations that russia had compromising information on the president elect. During his confirmation hearing yesterday mr. Trumps choice to head the cia mike pompeo told senators that russian meddling in the u. S. Election was an aggressive action taken by senior russian leaders. Retired general james mattis called russia a main threat and housing secretary said he will manage things in a way that benefit the american people. Speak over the house Paul Ryan Says Congress and the Trump Transition Team are trying to come up with a solution for young immigrants brought into this country illegally as children. During a town hall meeting last night ryan told an immigrant who could be deported he hopes her future is here. What we have to do is find a way to make sure that you can get right with the law and weve got to do this in a good way so that the rug doesnt get pulled out from under you and your family gets separated. President obama awarded thousands of families. President elect trump says he hopes to work something out. And the Cuban Administration hopes to end a decadeslong policy and allow citizens to stay. The so called policy has been in place since 1965. It follows negotiations on getting cuba to agree to take back people turned away by the u. S. Vice President Joe Biden said he had no idea president obama was surprising him with the president ial medal of freedom. During an emotional ceremony the president called biden finest Vice President we have ever seen. Kenneth craig reports. Reporter an emotional vice President Joe Biden wiped away tears and accepted the nations highest civilian honor from his good friend, president obama. For your faith in your fellow americans, for your love of country, and for your lifetime of service that will endure through the generations. Reporter the medal of freedom came as a sur breeze. The event was set up without the Vice President s knowledge. It quickly became a roast. This also gives the internet one last chance to talk about our bromance. Reporter president obama called the Vice President the best possible choice for the jobs. Behind the scenes, joes candid honest counsel has made me a better president and commander in chief. Reporter the Vice President was humbled. I dont deserve this, but i know it came from the president s heart. Reporter Vice President biden returned the compliments to his boss. I can say i was part of, part of the journey of a remarkable man who did remarkable things for this country. Reporter the two men shared an embrace one week before they become private citizens. Kenneth craig, cbs news. Well, mr. Obama wraps up his time as president in seven days. In his final network tv interview, president obama talked to 60 minutes steve kroft about some of the struggles he faced. You didnt change washington. I changed those things in my direct control. Look. Im proud of the fact with two weeks to gorks were probably the First Administration in modern history that hasnt had a major scandal in the white house. In that sense we changed some things. I would like to have gotten that one last Supreme Court justice in there. Id like the Supreme Court to take a look you couldnt even get a hearing. We couldnt even get a hearing. To try to get the other side of the aisle to work on issues with us after originally they professed an interest in. They used to say it was a good idea but now that im supporting it, they cant change their mind burke they did. Ive said this before but its worked repeating because this is on me. Part of the Job Description is also shaping Public Opinion, and we were very effective and i was very effective in shaping Public Opinion around my campaigns, but there were big stretches while governing while even though we were doing the right thing, we werent able to mobilize Public Opinion firmly enough behind us to weaken the resolve of the republicans to stop opposing us or to cooperate with us. There were times during my presidency where i lost the p. R. Battle. Well, you can watch 60 minutes presents barack obama eight years in the white house this sunday night at 7 00 p. M. Eastern. And coming up on the morning news, a russian breached cease ban protest interrupts television and a passing motorist comes to the rescue of a state trooper. This is the cbs morning news. That was it for me. Thats why im quitting with nicorette. Only nicorette mini has a patented fast dissolving formula. It starts to relieve sudden cravings fast. Every great why needs a great how. 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The Arizona Republic reports that a passing driver came to the rescue of a state trooper who was ambushed at an accident scene. The passerby fatally shot a man who was fighting the wounded trooper. A woman died in a crash in phoenix. The attackers is unknown. The injured are longtime drummer David Gary Baldy and bassist mark von von jan. They were crossing the tracks latest night near an Oakland Jazz Club where they were scheduled to play. The Washington Post reports a tv gich on capitol hill. Cspan says its online feed was sub planted for about ten minutes yesterday by the russia sight yee. A wire issue was blamed. The Los Angeles Thames says a baby powder that could be recalled. The Honest Company said it found possible contamination during testing. The company was cofounded by actress jessica alba. And the new York Magazine has talked to a 4yearold whos read more than a thousand books. Hi. Im 4 years old. Her love of books led to an invitation lead to an invitation to visit the library of congress. The girl is still in preschool, but she reads collegelevel material. Unbelievable. Still to come, a less expensive epi pen. A major drugstore chain announces a genetic version of the lifesaving medication. Youl be there. Giving you more time for what matters most. team sing safelite repair, safelite replace. A heart attack doesnt or how healthy you look. No matter who you are, a heart attack can happen without warning. A bayer aspirin regimen can help prevent another heart attack. Be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. Bayer aspirin. Heres a look at todays forecast in some cities around the country. Its new. Cool. You need a scary friend. Were going to get you. Roar. Look out, nickelodeon. Googles toon as the tick storytelling app now lets kids create their own cartoons. They say its like a digital pup pet theater and has record and playback for a 3d video. How cool is that. On the cbs moneywatch now, awe new recall over defective airbags and the epi pen goes generic at a drug story chain. Jill wagner is at the New York Stock Exchange with that and more. Good morning, jill. Good morning, annemarie. Fed chair janet yellen says the economy is on solid ground. She did warn the widening gap in slow productivity growth produces longterm. Yesterday the dow fell 63 points, the s p finished down 4. The nasdaq snapped a sevenday winning streak follow 16 points. Toyota is recalling 543,000 vehicles in the u. S. Because of defective airbags. Takata airbags can explode in a crash and forced a massive worldwide recall. It involves various models of toyota and lexus. Earlier this year honda recalled several because of defective airbags. At issue, software on about 400,000 fiat and dicele trucks and suv. The epa says it lets more pollution than allowed under the clean air act. Chrysler says its done nothing wrong. Volkswagen had just agreed to cheating on an emissions test and agreed to pay 4. 3 million in fines. Amazon plans to hire 100,000 in the next year and a half. The new jobs will be hired across the country. Many of the hires will be in the Fulfillment Centers that are being built in california, florida, and texas. The drugstore chair cvs will be selling the epi pen for about a sixth of the price. Its an emergency treatment to stop potentially fatal reactions to foods. It came under fire for soaring costs. You can get a twopack compared to epi pen which can cost more than 600. And the u. S. Mint unveil as new gold coin and for the first time lady liberty is portrayed as a woman of color. The 2017 libertied high relief gold coin celebrated 200 years of gold coins being minted in the u. S. Its the first of the 24 karat gold coins featuring the lady and asianamerican, spanishamerican, and native american. Pardon my voice. I got through it. Still ahead, the first family. 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On my way. Find clear skin. And a clearer path forward. For a different kind of medicine, ask your dermatologist about cosentyx. Heres a look at todays forecast in some cities around the country. Not many people can say ben there, done that, about living in the white house. Thats whine the twin girls reached out to the obama girls. Barbara bush and her sister talked about living in a fish bowl and explore your passions. It means big changes for his youngest child. Kenneth craig looks ahead how life will be different for 10yearold baron trump. Reporter baron trump is used to standing in his fathers shadow but the 10yearold will be standing in a new spotlight along with new companions, secret Service Agents who will follow him to the front door. I wonder how difficult it is growing one all of those agents surrounding you. It can be a little unnerving, perhaps a little tense, but its going to go especially for a younger child. Reporter author Ronald Kessler was at Donald Trumps new Years Eve Party and considers president elect trump a friend. Hes written extensively about the fbi, the secret service, and protecting the first family. When it comes to the children, the job isnt always easy. Jenna and barbara bush would try to dodge their aids as well as amy. Chelsea clinton was a model child. Reporter bar ron will have three or four agents with him whenever hes in public including the 30,000 prep school in new york city where he plans to finish fourth grade before moving to the white house. Anita bride was chief of staff to laura bush and believes hell find plenty of barracks. Theres a small Bowling Alley and a tennis court and Basket Ball Court and a pool there. Reporter the Trump Presidency will bring change but perhaps to no one more than trumps youngest child. Kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. Coming up after your local news on cbs this morning, actress claire danes from homeland. Im annemarie green. 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Its the nations highest civilian honor. President obama says biden was the best Vice President we had seen. I can say i was part of, part of the journey of a remarkable man who did remarkable things for this country. The medal was awarded with distinction. Only the fourth time that has happened. Meanwhile there was a first at the ringling brothers circus. A woman stepped on the floor and shattered the ceiling. David begnaud reports. The very first female ring master in our history. Its a huge deal. Im the very first female ring as a matter of fact ter in 146 years. The florida native will lead 110 performers with 49 animals, guiding the id yauns through highflying acts and those deathdefying stunts. The more that ive held onto the title and ive talked to women and my grandmother and her reaction, it really lets me understand the responsibility of being the first, and it makes me want to be loud and proud and hold the banner high. Reporter the 35yearold first saw it as a little girl and dreamed of being on a big stage, but before putting on her top hats and tails, she worked in dinner theater, did voiceovers, and was the voice of a cover band. Its really amazing because all of these different experiences ive had the opportunity to have in my life have really blended noekt an amazing way to prepare to lead the greatest show on earth. Reporter how many of these have watched . Just once. Thats kristens mother jean watching the final dress rehearsal. Reporter you said shes the only one in the family with the hutzpah to do this. She is. Shes always had it. She loves being out in front of the crowd and making memories. Reporter making memories and history as the new star shines over the greatest show on earth. David begnaud, cbs news, orlando. Very nice. Well, coming up after your local news on cbs this morning, a new report on the Health Benefits and risks of marijuana. Dr. Jon lapook has details. Plus, tomorrows high station launch of the Spacex Falcon 9 rocket only on cbs this morning. Wheel talk with the president and chief operating officer of spacex. And emmywinning actress claire danes stops by studio 57. Thats the cbs morning news for this friday. Thanks for watching. Im annemarie green. Have a great day. Captions by vitac www. Vitac. Com outbreak of violence in philadelphia with at least nine people shot, in s