CBS Evening News, May 13, 2020
Trump says Fauci's warning about rushing to reopen is "not an acceptable answer"; Coronavirus pandemic leads to spike in pet adoptions
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Trump says Fauci's warning about rushing to reopen is "not an acceptable answer"; Coronavirus pandemic leads to spike in pet adoptions
Many states looking to reopen as U.S. coronavirus cases approach 1 million; Couple marks 50th wedding anniversary with virtual celebration.
First Americans receive dose of clinical trial vaccine; Doctor finds balance between family and coronavirus frontlines
Trump to move forward with reopening country "vaccine or no vaccine;" Seniors find creative alternatives to traditional graduation ceremonies
Tensions rise as states begin to reopen despite projections of more COVID-19 deaths; Family reimagines special Mother's Day tradition due to pandemic.
Trump hails drop in unemployment numbers; 30 million Americans still out of work; Moments of grace and unity during George Floyd protests.
Trump defends taking hydroxychloroquine; Teacher infected with coronavirus continues her remote class
U.S. surpasses 1 million coronavirus cases; Photographer takes senior photos for high school students
Dr. Fauci warns reopening U.S. too soon could worsen coronavirus outbreak; Texas principal drives over 800 miles to visit graduating high school seniors
Whistleblower says Trump administration ignored warnings about coronavirus; 5-year-old aspiring teacher takes over kindergarten class
Life and legacy of John Lewis honored at Georgia funeral; Trump suggests delaying 2020 election as virus deaths rise and economy shrinks
Fauci calls next weeks are "critical" in combating surging coronavirus cases; San Francisco mural honors health care workers
Supply chain issues are having an impact on the holiday shopping season. John Quelch, dean of the Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
The Senate will work to pass President Biden's social spending bill when lawmakers return to Washington this week. The legislation passed the House and faces challenges in the upper chamber. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to wane, prices are up, because supply and demand are in an historically out-of-whack phase. Correspondent David Pogue (with an assist from the David Pogue Thespian Ensemble) illustrates the economic pressures that are affecting the prices of everything from oil to consumer goods.
The backlog in the U.S. supply chain is going to cost consumers more money and make some gifts harder to find this holiday season. Keesa Schreane, global partner director at the London Stock Exchange Group, spoke with Christina Ruffini on CBSN about how long these issues are expected to last.
President Biden spoke Tuesday about how his administration is tapping an emergency oil reserve to increase supply and help lower gas prices at the pump. He also spoke broadly about the state of the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
President Biden will speak about rising gas prices and the state of the economy as his administration plans to release some oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an attempt to lower prices at the pump. Sean Sullivan, a CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
President Biden will speak this afternoon on the current state of the economy. Earlier, he announced plans to release oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to help combat rising gas prices. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more.
A CBS News poll shows just 33% of Americans approve of President Biden's handling of inflation, with only 44% approving of the job he is doing overall. As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, Mr. Biden is hoping to build economic stability by reappointing Jerome Powell for another term as Federal Reserve chairman. Alex Gangitano, a White House correspondent for The Hill, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the economy could shape the future of Biden's presidency.
The president is also facing criticism on his handling of immigration.
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing this week on current supply chain issues. Congressman Peter DeFazio, the chairman of that panel and a Democrat from Oregon, joined CBSN to discuss the supply chain and the recently-passed infrastructure bill.
President Biden will meet Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the first time since the Obama administration that the leaders of these three countries are meeting. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Congress to raise or suspend the debt limit, or she says the U.S. will be unable to pay its bills by December 15. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN with the latest.
Retail sales had the biggest gain in months in October, but many retailers are struggling to fill holiday job openings amid a labor shortage. Meg Oliver takes a look.