WH staff members test positive for COVID-19

Ivanka Trump's personal assistant is among the latest at the White House to test positive for the coronavirus. Vice President Pence's press secretary, Katie Miller, tested positive this week, as well as a White House valet. The White House insists it is taking precautions, but President Trump was not seen wearing a mask at a ceremony for WWII veterans. This comes as whistleblower Rick Bright spoke out on "60 Minutes" after being removed from his job for what he says was "putting science over politics." Nikole Killion looks at the exclusive interview.

• May 9, 2020
• 03:16

White House staffers test positive

Multiple White House staff members and Secret Service agents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest being Ivanka Trump's personal assistant. Former President Barack Obama weighed in on the Trump administration's response to the pandemic thus far, calling it "an absolute chaotic disaster." Nikole Killion reports.

• May 9, 2020
• 02:02

White House adviser: Unemployment rate could pass 20%

Kevin Hassett, the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, says job loss from the pandemic represents the "biggest negative shock to the jobs market that we've seen since World War II."

• May 10, 2020
• 08:31

Gottlieb says newly approved test could be "game changer"

The former FDA commissioner said a new rapid antigen test that can be administered in doctors' offices could be key in stopping the spread.

• May 10, 2020
• 06:58

Unemployment rate climbs 15%

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Sunday predicted the unemployment rate could go beyond 20%. The latest report shows unemployment has already climbed to nearly 15% and more than 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April. Nikole Killion reports.

• May 10, 2020
• 02:36

White House scrambles to contain virus

Multiple aides close to President Trump and Vice President Pence have now tested positive for the coronavirus, sending three top task force members into quarantine. But the president and vice president aren't self-isolating, as the White House seeks to mitigate the economic fallout from the pandemic. Weijia Jiang reports on how close Mr. Trump was to people who tested positive.

• May 11, 2020
• 03:25

Coronavirus and the Trump 2020 campaign

A White House staffer and a press secretary for Vice President Mike Pence have tested positive for the coronavirus. The presence of the virus so close to the president hasn't stopped the president's campaign. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses.

• May 10, 2020
• 01:58

West Wing staff required to wear masks

The Trump administration is now requiring West Wing staffers to wear masks at all times, except when at their desks. This comes as top administration officials are forced to self-isolate due to exposure to COVID-19. Paula Reid reports from the White House.

• May 11, 2020
• 03:48

WH press sec. on president's clash with Fauci

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany defends President Trump's push to reopen states, despite warnings of possible dire consequences by Dr. Anthony Fauci.

• May 14, 2020
• 04:40

Supreme Court weighs Electoral College case

The Supreme Court concluded its final day of remote oral arguments Wednesday. The final two cases the justices heard were about whether Electoral College members can diverge from their state's popular vote. Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss.

• May 13, 2020
• 08:14

Top doctors questioned on U.S. coronavirus response

Four of the Trump administration's top medical experts testified about the U.S. response to the coronavirus before the Senate HELP committee Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to recap the hearing.

• May 12, 2020
• 18:44

Trump tells Weijia Jiang to "ask China" about coronavirus deaths

During an event at the White House on Monday, President Trump told CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang to "ask China" when pressed on the rising death toll caused by the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• May 11, 2020
• 11:29

White House directs West Wing staffers to wear masks

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that Americans wear masks in public.

• May 11, 2020

Coronavirus cases in the White House

Some top officials are taking precautions after multiple cases of coronavirus have been confirmed among people who work in the White House. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest.

• May 11, 2020
• 10:12

Fauci to go into "modified quarantine"

Fauci also said if he is asked to go to the White House or to a Congressional hearing, he will, but he would wear a mask and socially distance

• May 10, 2020

Trump says VP staffer has coronavirus

At a luncheon with GOP lawmakers, President Trump confirmed that Vice Presdient Pence's press secretary Katie Miller had tested positive for coronavirus. This comes just one day after the president's own staffer tested positive. Politico's Daniel Lippman joins CBSN to discuss.

• May 8, 2020
• 10:16

White House valet tests positive for virus

President Trump and Vice President Pence will now be tested daily after a White House valet tested positive for the coronavirus. There are now questions about whether or not the administration is following its own guidelines.

• May 8, 2020
• 01:32

DOJ drops charges against Michael Flynn

Attorney General William Barr said he was obligated to drop the charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn after he pleaded guilty after lying to the FBI. Catherine Herridge reports.

• May 7, 2020
• 02:58

Personal valet to Trump tests positive for coronavirus

The White House has confirmed that one of President Trump's personal valets has tested positive for COVID-19. Ben Tracy reports. 

• May 7, 2020
• 03:36

DOJ to drop Michael Flynn criminal case

The Department of Justice has dropped criminal charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The retired Army general pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about discussions he had with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. in the weeks before President Trump took office. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.

• May 7, 2020
• 07:03

Military aide assigned to White House tests positive for coronavirus

A White House spokesperson said that president and vice president have been tested again and are negative for the virus.

• May 7, 2020

Trump decides against phasing out task force

President Trump walked back his comments on phasing out the White House Coronavirus Task Force on Wednesday, stating that the advisory group would remain active but will shift its focus to economic recovery. While medical experts and lawmakers have argued for more testing before the country reopens, Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said testing was not necessary for the entire population. Paula Reid reports on the latest pandemic response from the White House.

• May 7, 2020
• 02:49

CDC guidelines on reopening not released

CBS News has learned the CDC created a guide for local leaders on how to go about reopening public places and some businesses, but the document was not released. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with the latest on the White House response.

• May 7, 2020
• 09:11

Trump urges states to repoen

President Trump said that he has provided states with everything they need for the coronavirus, and is now urging governors to reopen their states and schools. Ben Tracy reports.

• May 6, 2020
• 02:33

Dem voters say they want Michelle Obama as VP

As Joe Biden prepares to announce his running mate, some democratic voters have a suggestion: Former First Lady Michelle Obama. But she doesn’t appear to be interested. Ed O’Keefe reports.

• May 6, 2020
• 01:52

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