The White House says President Trump stands by his claim that he was wiretapped at Trump Tower, despite a growing number of lawmakers who refute the claim; President Trump was the first Republican to carry Michigan since it supported President George H.W. Bush in 1988. Source
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3/15/17: Red and Blue
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Asia Wednesday amid growing concerns about North Korea; the 44th president picked the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels to face off in the March Madness championship. Source
3/13/17: Red and Blue
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated Monday that 24 million would join the ranks of the uninsured under the House GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act; millions across the country observed International Women’s Day last week by participating in “A Day Without a Woman.” However, it was coverage by a local news station in Texas that caught the attention of “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver. Source
3/14/17: Red and Blue
The White House and House Speaker Paul Ryan say they’re open to adjustments in the GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act; Roger Stone, a former adviser to President Trump, says he had brief contact with a hacker who infiltrated the Democratic National Committee Source
3/22/17: Red and Blue
A deadly rampage in London that left five dead and at least 40 injured is being investigated as an act of terror; the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday finally met with President Trump to discuss issues impacting the black community Source
Nonprofit fights to get artists paid amid coronavirus
Brain Arts Org was expanding its mission to pay marginalized artists — then COVID-19 hit. Source
Cuomo: Hospitals, schools face 20% cuts without aid from D.C.
Deaths and hospitalizations are down but Cuomo warned that New Yorkers need to stay vigilant to curb the spread of the virus. Source
Inmate dies from COVID-19 just weeks before his release
He could have been released earlier this year, but chose to serve his full term. Source
Prisoner dies from COVID-19 just weeks before his release
He could have been released earlier this year, but chose to serve his full term. Source
Pollution levels soar as wildfires scorch Chernobyl region
Dangerous wildfires and heavy smoke have engulfed the region around Chernobyl, in Ukraine. The fires erupted earlier this month amid the coronavirus outbreak, making the response more challenging. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN from London with the latest developments. Source