Pelosi triggers rule allowing remote voting in the House for 45 days
A public health emergency is in effect in the House due to the novel coronavirus
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Cuomo says majority of virus spread is in low-income communities
"How do you social distance in an elevator in a public housing complex?" the New York governor says.
Transcript: Biden foreign policy adviser on COVID shortfalls, failures in Syria
In a conversation with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Joe Biden Foreign Policy Adviser Antony Blinken talks scrutiny over the World Health Organization and what a Biden presidency would do different on the global stage.
Flynn asks D.C. Circuit to force judge to drop case against him
The Justice Department filed its motion to dismiss the case against Flynn on May 7, but the federal judge presiding over the case has not yet acted on the request.
Ever-friendlier U.S.-Taiwan ties draw "firm opposition" from China
Pompeo becomes 1st U.S. Secretary of State to formally congratulate a Taiwanese president. Beijing says the remarks "seriously violate" U.S. policy.
Activists warn mail-in voting is essential but must be done right
They fear improper implementation could end up disenfranchising vulnerable voters.
CBO predicts high unemployment for years to come
The U.S. job market has seen its worst shock since the 1930s, the independent budget watchdog writes.
Pence says he isn't taking hydroxychloroquine
"My physician has not recommended that," the vice president said.
Biden inches closer to nomination with Oregon primary win
CBS News estimates Biden will pick up at least 42 more delegates.
Some Social Security recipients to get stimulus checks today
Americans who get supplemental income set to get the money by direct deposit, while checks go out on Friday.
Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour on "Intelligence Matters"
In this episode of "Intelligence Matters," Sadjadpour, an Iran policy analyst, talks with Michael Morell about the effects of the spread of COVID-19 in Iran, and the toll it has taken.
U.S. extends coronavirus border restrictions indefinitely
Border officials have used the public health order to expel more than 20,000 unauthorized migrants — including unaccompanied children.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden's search for a VP is likely underway
While he has also said that at least a dozen women are under consideration, sources have told CBS News Biden is seriously considering five to eight of these potential picks.
Biden campaign says he supports revoking Keystone XL permit
"Denial of science ends on day one of a Biden presidency," his campaign policy director said.
Powell and Mnuchin defend trillion-dollar stimulus efforts
It's the first public testimony by the duo since the $2 trillion economic bailout became law nearly two months ago.
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