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Pres. Trump campaigning in Wisconsin; Texas halts reopening amid surge in COVID19 cases
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Pres. Trump campaigning in Wisconsin; Texas halts reopening amid surge in COVID19 cases
Top doctors testify on COVID19 response; Catching up on the 2020 campaign trail
More than 1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what the latest numbers mean and what soaring retail sales could indicate for an economic recovery.
The country is slowly reopening, and many Americans are going out and catching up with friends. But the nation's most vulnerable remain stuck behind closed doors, and they're often alone. Chip Reid has their story.
Coronavirus infections are on the rise in more than 20 states across the South and West. More than 2 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the pandemic started. Meg Oliver reports.
Senate holds hearing on police reforms; Virginia Rep. Riggleman loses Republican primary.
The handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the resulting economic downturn and questions of police reform will undoubtedly play a role in the upcoming presidential election. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto joins the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to break down some of the polling around these issues.
The rate of new infections in New York City has dropped to its lowest level since the outbreak began. The Big Apple reopened for business 100 days after the first case was confirmed. Mola Lenghi reports.
All 50 states have reopened to different degrees, but in Colorado the message is "you are not welcome". Barry Petersen reports on why the Centennial State is asking people to stay away.
Memorial Day weekend usually means the start of the season of summer blockbusters, but the coronavirus pandemic has dimmed the bright lights of Hollywood this year. Jamie Yuccas reports.
A Trump administration official tells CBS News there are some CDC staffers who worry their "science is getting squashed" and are frustrated over how President Trump — not medical experts — has control over the public messaging. Weijia Jiang reports.
All 50 states are beginning to slowly reopen as the world saw its biggest rise yet in new coronavirus cases in the last day. Mola Lenghi reports.
Different states are following different plans to end stay-at-home orders and get the economy back open. While some businesses are being openly defiant, others are being supported by state government leaders who are threatening legal action if local officials enforce orders they call unconstitutional. David Begnaud reports.
Most states in the U.S. have begun loosening restrictions even as cases of the coronavirus continue to rise. Beaches and restaurants are opening up in states like California and Arizona, but not all residents and business owners are on board. Jamie Yuccas reports.
President Trump took issue with Dr. Anthony Fauci's warning to Congress that reopening the country too quickly could lead to another spike in infections. The president said Fauci "wants to play all sides of the equation" and called his response "not an acceptable answer." Paula Reid reports from the White House.
Ahead of his testimony before a Senate panel about the coronavirus pandemic and reopening of the economy, Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of testing, what states need to have in place to lower their risk of reopening, and what his message will be to the Senate committee.
The nation's top public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are warning against reopening the U.S. economy quickly as some states grapple with containing the virus. Nancy Cordes reports.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued new guidelines to partially reopen the world's fifth largest economy, but tensions continue to rise as L.A. County will continue enforcing a stay-at-home order until July. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
As the White House grapples with a coronavirus scare, Major Garrett explains the impact that could have on the president's efforts to reopen the economy. He also explains why the Senate testimony of key Coronavirus Task Force members could mean for the White House coronavirus response and 2020 race.
As some states start to reopen for business, companies are ramping up antibody tests that can reveal whether a person previously had the coronavirus. Dr. David Agus explains how the tests work, if they're accurate, and that they don't determine if a person has immunity.
The Labor Department says 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment, bringing the total number to roughly 26 million jobless claims in the last five weeks since the pandemic began. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the number and the pandemic's impact on the economy on "CBS This Morning."
The U.N. is warning that the pandemic is putting the world at risk of widespread famines "of biblical proportions." There are growing concerns about food supplies in the U.S., especially in America's meat industry. An explosion of coronavirus cases is forcing major packing plants to shut down. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
President Trump said he will suspend the issuing of green cards for at least 60 days to reduce the amount of competition as the economy rebounds, although some, like seasonal agriculture workers, will be exempt. Democrats say he is using the pandemic to fulfill a campaign promise to scale back on legal immigration. Meanwhile, Congressional leaders came to an agreement on additional funding to the Paycheck Protection Program. Weijia Jiang reports on the nearly $500 billion deal.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all took major hits as a global glut in oil supply and low demand for fuel sent stock prices plummeting. Janet Shamlian reports.
Several states are announcing their plans to reopen their economies in the coming days following a string of protests from conservative groups. This comes as coronavirus cases continue to mount nationwide. More than 40,000 have died across the country due to the virus. Janet Shamlian reports.