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. Source
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Newsom signs executive order making California vote-by-mail state
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order that will send every California voter a mail-in ballot for the November election. “No Californian should be forced to risk their health in order to exercise their right to vote,” Newsom said. Source
How Comey’s firing set the Mueller investigation into motion
On May 9, 2017, President Trump fired FBI director James Comey. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join Lana Zak to look back at the impact of the crucial moment in the Trump presidency. Source
U.S. loses record 20.5 million jobs in April
“The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a devastating toll on the American economy. More than 20 million Americans lost their jobs last month, bringing the national unemployment rate up to 14.7%. John Friedman, a professor of economics and international and public affairs at Brown University, joined CBSN to discuss the latest numbers and how the job market can bounce back. ” Source
Finding the world’s greatest mom before Mother’s Day
Steve Hartman’s kids didn’t know who the world’s greatest mom was — so the family went on a search for answers. Source
Transcript: Economist Diane Swonk on the April jobs report
In an interview with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan, Grant Thornton’s Chief Economist lays out the bumpy road ahead for the U.S. economy during the pandemic. Source
Newsom declares California will be a vote-by-mail state
The executive order does not replace in-person voting, Newsom said during a press conference. Source
Navajo Nation residents face coronavirus without running water
“Our needs are dire,” one community leader said. “We feel like we’re forgotten at times.” Source
Former NFL player now a doctor treating coronavirus patients
Retired NFL player Myron Rolle is now a doctor at Mass General Hospital, where he’s treating coronavirus patients. Source
Coronavirus in Navajo Nation
A history of unfulfilled promises between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. government has helped fuel one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the country among Navajo People. The Navajo Nation imposed extensive lockdown orders, but inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic needs like running water is intensifying the crisis. Will the virus drive the Navajo People closer to the brink – or will it spark a rallying cry and finally lead to the relief that’s long past due? Source