Supreme Court justices debated whether House Democrats and a New York grand jury can subpoena President Trump for his tax returns. Meanwhile Jay Sekulow defended his client in saying the president has temporary “presidential immunity.” Jan Crawford reports. Source
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Manafort released to home confinement amid coronavirus threat
His lawyers argued that the medications, along with his health history, “make plain that Mr. Manafort is at a significantly higher risk for serious illness or death.” Source
Fired Amazon employees say company “silenced” them for speaking out about warehouse worker safety
In their first U.S. television interview, two former Amazon employees tell “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil they were fired for their activism on behalf of Amazon warehouse workers. Amazon has faced growing questions about retaliation against employees who speak out about safety conditions amid the pandemic. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci says opening early could bring serious consequences
The nation’s top infectious disease expert says American lives could be at risk if states reopen too early. Dr. Anthony Fauci testified remotely before Congress, and warned lawmakers the consequences could be serious if states reopen before the number of virus cases declines. Nancy Cordes reports on the hearing. Source
Coronavirus cases spike in some U.S. cities and workplaces as stay-at-home restrictions relax
While some of the hardest-hit areas of the country are seeing cases fall, others are experiencing an uptick following the rollback of some restrictions. While governments figure out responsible ways to reopen, a rare pediatric disease believed to be linked to COVID-19 is now in at least 13 states. David Begnaud reports. Source
Flare-ups in Asia prompt new fears of a 2nd wave of COVID
China plans to test all 11 million people in epicenter city Wuhan after finding new cases, while South Korea races to contain a new cluster in Seoul. Source
Eye Opener: Fauci warns against opening states too early at hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci told Senators their states could face severe consequences if they reopen too early. Also, Los Angeles County is expected to extend stay-at-home orders through July. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Transcript: Michael Osterholm on “Intelligence Matters”
In this episode of “Intelligence Matters,” top epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm talks with Michael Morell about the essential and unanswered questions surrounding a COVID-19 vaccine. Source
Warship that survived Pearl Harbor, atomic bomb tests found in Pacific
The USS Nevada did not sink during the attack on Pearl Harbor, D-Day and even atomic bomb target practice. Source
Dispute over reopening Tesla’s California factory may be ending
Alameda County officials are signaling the two sides have come to an agreement after Elon Musk defied local orders and reopened the plant Source