Trump mocks those wearing face coverings
As the number of COVID-19 deaths reaches 100,000, President Trump continues to criticize people who wear face masks, calling it politically correct. Ben Tracy reports.
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Pompeo defends Trump's firing of State Dept. IG
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is defending President's Trump's decision to fire State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and downplayed reports Linick was investigating him. Nancy Cordes reports.
CDC quietly releases new guidelines
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.
Trump defends taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump will continue to take hydroxychloroquine after the FDA has warned it is not safe or effective for treating COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump says he's taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug that he's repeatedly promoted in treating coronavirus. However, last month the FDA warned about the risks of taking the drug and said it had not been shown to be effective against COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump clashes with experts over reopening
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.
Supreme Court debates release of Trump's financial records
Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard arguments on whether President Trump can be forced to turn over his private financial records, including income tax returns. The extraordinary decision is expected this summer. Jan Crawford reports.
Coronavirus vaccine trials underway
The Federal Drug Administration is moving fast on a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by drugmaker Moderna with the help of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details in CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure."
Dr. Fauci warns of reopening U.S. too soon
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.
Fallout of coronavirus scare inside W.H.
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.
Vaccine research doctor removed from job
Dr. Rick Bright, the scientist in charge of the search for a coronavirus vaccine, is blowing the whistle and calling for an investigation. He says he was fired from his job after he refused to push for "on demand" access to a drug praised by President Trump as a miracle treatment. Paula Reid reports.
BET News special to focus on virus impact
The coronavirus has hit black Americans harder than any other group, which is why BET, BET Her and BET’s Facebook pages are focusing on the pandemic in a primetime special that “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King will anchor Wednesday night. "COVID-19: Black America's Fight" will have interviews about the devastating impact with the mayors of San Francisco, Chicago and New Orleans, as well as changemakers in the black community and White House officials like Dr. Deborah Birx.
Condition of Kim Jong Un unclear
The U.S. is closely monitoring reports concerning the health of Kim Jong Un. North Korea experts say that his sister, Kim Jong Yo, would face challenges to succeed him in the nuclear state. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Governors ask for more coronavirus test kits
The desperate scramble for tests, masks and other gear in the fight against coronavirus has pitted states against each other and even the federal government. This comes as governors are dealing with protesters demanding an end to stay-at-home orders, even as new hot spots emerge in major cities. Weijia Jiang reports.
Tension over reopening U.S. grows
The White House and many state governors are clashing on testing and when to ease lockdowns over the coronavirus. The reported nationwide death toll is now more than 40,000, nearly double what it was a week ago. Despite those numbers, the economic strain is driving some Americans to protest stay-at-home orders, Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Over 22 million jobless claims filed in last month
Some 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the number of unemployed to 22 million. The looming recession is fueling calls to reopen the economy sooner rather than later. Mark Strassmann reports.
Doctor shares warning about COVID test access
In a recent letter sent to the White House coronavirus task force, Association of American Medical Colleges President Dr. David Skorton called for more federal involvement in the COVID-19 testing process. Americans are still having trouble accessing tests, which Skorton says are necessary to understand what the country is "dealing with." Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Skorton about his warning to the White House.
Trump clashes with governors over coronavirus restrictions
President Trump says it is up to him to decide when coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted. Mr. Trump went so far as to compare governors who disagree with him to "mutineers." Paula Reid reports.
Trump battles with governors over reopening economy
As President Trump considers restarting the economy next month, governors nationwide are banding together to go their own way on reopening their states for business. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.
Fauci under fire after contradicting Trump
The government's top infectious disease expert may be under pressure for appearing to contradict President Trump. Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested lives could have been saved if the President had acted sooner on warnings about the coronavirus. Paula Reid reports on the conflicting accounts of when the White House was warned about the pandemic.
CDC mulls new guidelines for critical workers
Federal health officials are looking at new guidelines to make it easier for people who have been exposed to coronavirus to return to work if they are asymptomatic. Weijia Jiang reports.
Memo warned White House about coronavirus
The Trump administration had a shake up on Tuesday with the acting secretary of the Navy resigning in the wake of his remarks blasting Captain Brett Crozier. This comes as President Trump had early warnings of the deadly coronavirus in January. Weijia Jiang reports.
Surgeon General calls test levels "a concern"
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington, D.C. where the White House Coronavirus Task Force is working to contain the pandemic on a nationwide scale. Adams lauded Americans for rallying around national, state and local coronavirus precautions, and said that while the issue of widespread testing is a "concern," the government is working to ramp up efforts to get test results faster.
Public health officials say the worst is yet to come
With the U.S. coronavirus death count at more than 9,000, President Trump and top officials are warning that the toughest week is still ahead. Health officials are also pleading to the public to take social distancing measures even more seriously than now. Nikole Killion reports.
CDC says Americans should wear masks in public
President Trump announced Friday the CDC is recommending the voluntary use of face masks for all Americans. There is still a concern on the face mask shortage for healthcare workers. Paula Reid reports.
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