Trump on how he'll decide to reopen U.S.

President Trump said Friday at the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing that the decision to reopen the country's economy will be the "biggest decision" he's ever made. Watch his remarks.

• Apr 10, 2020
• 03:16

Trump to create economic recovery task force

President Trump plans to announce a new task force on Tuesday, whose mission will be to examine when and how to reopen the country as the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a hold on American life. While the Surgeon General has warned that the upcoming week could be the nation’s equivalent of Pearl Harbor or 9/11, Mr. Trump said the U.S. death toll could be “substantially” lower than original estimates of 100,000 or more. Nikole Killion breaks down the shifting messages coming from the nation’s capital.

• Apr 11, 2020
• 02:49

New Jersey gov: Opening economy too soon "could be throwing gasoline on the fire"

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says any reopening of businesses must come on the “back of a full health care recovery.”

• Apr 12, 2020
• 05:50

Gottlieb: WHO should investigate China's handling of coronavirus outbreak

The former FDA chief says a report is needed on "what China did or didn't tell the world" about coronavirus.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 07:23

What will it take to reopen U.S. economy?

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs or been furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but reopening the economy too soon could make things even worse. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins "CBS Evening News" with more on what it will take to get America back to work.

• Apr 14, 2020
• 02:37

Trump looks toward reopening economy

U.S. retail sales dropped 8.7% in March, the biggest one-month plunge on record. This comes as the Trump administration has reportedly outlined plans to begin reopening the economy as the coronavirus continues to claim more lives. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest.

• Apr 15, 2020
• 13:03

Fauci explains key steps to reopening the U.S.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joins "CBS Evening News" with his expertise on reopening the economy and possible coronavirus vaccines.

• Apr 15, 2020
• 02:43

22 million filed for unemployment in 4 weeks

Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment last week, according to the latest jobs report, as the coronavirus continues to slam the U.S. economy. A total of 22 million people have filed claims in the last four weeks, accounting for nearly 13% of the workforce. Optimal Capital's Director of Strategy Frances Stacy joined CBSN to discuss the impact.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 09:33

The moral dilemma of COVID-19

Save the economy or save lives? That's the key moral dilemma facing officials as they weigh which steps to take next in response to the pandemic. The New York Times held a video conference with five experts from different backgrounds to discuss the difficult decisions that lie ahead. Reverend William Barber, a prominent political activist who took part in that discussion, joined CBSN with more.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 13:42

California aiding essential food workers

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he has signed an executive order allowing two weeks of paid supplemental sick leave to help those working in the food supply chain who have been exposed to coronavirus or have been quarantined. Watch his remarks here.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 03:32

White House's plan to reopen economy

President Trump has released a plan for states to reopen the economy in phases. CBS News' Ian Lee reports on the details, and then CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to talk more about what would be involved.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 19:37

Health experts raise concerns about reopening

Social distancing has proved to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, and health experts are raising concerns over lifting measures across the U.S. too quickly amid a lack of widespread testing. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss the potential impact of starting to reopen the economy and the latest reports on an experimental drug that could help treat COVID-19.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 09:07

California governor announces task force

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the creation of a task force to help reopen the state's economy, the fifth-largest in the world, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 10:11

Pressure mounts for governors to reopen states for business

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the growing crisis.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 03:04

Amid recovery, political pressure mounts in China

CBS News Foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tokyo on the impact of the coronavirus overseas.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 02:04

Massachusetts governor says there's "value" in phone call contact tracing

Governor Charlie Baker says that the company spearheading contact tracing efforts in his state had prior experience with the Ebola and Zika outbreaks.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 06:29

Chamber of Commerce head expects deal on small business loans

Suzanne Clark, the president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says an additional $250 billion infusion into the small business loan program is "another step" toward recovery.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 05:19

Weary Americans look to governors for leaders in a time of crisis

60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson offers his thoughts on how 50 different state executives must lead the way in reopening the country.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 03:40

Face The Nation: Scott Gottlieb, Suzanne Clark, King Abdullah II

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on testing supplies for the coronavirus in America, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is expecting a deal in Congress for additional funding for the small business loan program and how the King of Jordan managed the spread of COVID-19.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 23:10

Minnesota AG discusses pressure to reopen states

President Trump says it is up to the states to decide when they will reopen as protests against coronavirus lockdown orders break out in state capitals across the country. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, whose mother died from coronavirus, discusses why social distancing is so important.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 07:34

Americans worried states will reopen too soon

Despite protests in several states urging governors to ease coronavirus restrictions, a new poll shows most Americans fear states will reopen too soon. Some states, such as Florida, have already begun easing restrictions despite cases continuing to climb. Meg Oliver reports.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 02:24

GOP lawmakers push to reopen Congress

House Republicans Brian Mast and Micheal Schultz are some of the GOP lawmakers returning to Washington to demand Congress fully reopen. Politico congressional reporter Melanie Zanona joins CBSN to discuss their plan and the possibility of proxy voting.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 05:11

All that matters in 90 seconds

A look at what we've been covering on "CBS This Morning."

• Apr 22, 2020
• 01:11

Unemployment claims soar to 26 million

Thursday’s report of another 4.4 million jobless claims reflects the depth of the U.S. economic crisis triggered more than a month ago by the coronavirus pandemic. Frances Stacy, the director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to break down what the latest figures mean.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 08:26

Debate heats up over reopening the U.S.

A CBS News poll reveals that a majority of Americans want to continue to keep the coronavirus at bay rather than loosening stay-at-home orders too soon. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 03:05

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