New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said at a press conference in Trenton on Monday that President Trump’s trip to a fundraiser at his golf club in the state was “completely reckless.” The trip occurred after some members of Mr. Trump’s staff were informed that one of his top aides tested positive for COVID-19. Source
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Former tech CEO sentenced in college admissions scandal
Peter Dameris, who paid $300,000 to help secure spot at prestigious school, says he is “enormously remorseful.” Source
CDC updates COVID-19 guidelines to include airborne transmission
The CDC now acknowledges that COVID-19 can be spread through airborne transmission. Source
20,000 chairs represent COVID victims outside White House
The 20,000 chairs represented just a fraction of the 210,000 Americans killed by COVID-19. Source
Trump says he’s going back to the White House tonight
Monday marks the president’s fourth day at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Source
Questions surround President Trump’s health status
White House officials and doctors have given conflicting and incomplete information about President Trump’s condition as he’s being treated for COVID-19. On Monday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany became the latest aide to test positive. CBS News’ Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest from Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Source
ICE detainees go on hunger strike at Louisiana facility
Several African detainees in ICE custody reportedly went on a hunger strike starting in August over what they call “gross human rights violations.” Journalist, photographer and filmmaker Joe Penney joins CBSN to discuss claims that Black detainees at ICE facilities are facing harsher treatments and penalties than other groups. Source
Live updates: Trump says he’s leaving Walter Reed on Monday evening
“I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. Feeling really good!” the president tweeted. Source
Senator Pat Toomey to retire from politics, opening key seat in 2022
Toomey also announced he will not run for governor in 2022. Source
How Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis could impact his campaign and the 2020 election
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis could affect his campaign and the 2020 presidential election. Source