Children make up just a small portion of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and while they are less likely to become severely ill compared to adults, at least three children have died from the virus. Dr. Dyan Hes, a New York pediatrician, joined CBSN to discuss the impact the pandemic is having on kids. Source
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Obama endorses Biden for president
Former President Obama on Tuesday officially endorsed his vice president, Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Senator Mike Braun discusses next phase of relief for coronavirus crisis
Congress is sparring over what the next stage of economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic should look like. Republican Senator Mike Braun of Indiana joins CBSN to discuss the next steps. Source
Supreme Court could soon tackle Texas abortion ban
The U.S. Supreme Court could soon tackle an abortion crackdown in Texas. The state deemed the procedure a non-essential medical service amid the coronavirus crisis. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to break down the latest developments. Source
Dr. Rick Bright, ousted virus expert, says U.S. faces “darkest winter” if coronavirus rebounds
One of the nation’s leading vaccine experts says the U.S. ignored warning signs in the early phases of the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Rick Bright, the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, testified before the House on Thursday. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss this and the rest of the day’s political headlines. Source
Cuomo says New York hospitals and schools face 20% cut without federal aid
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday that hospitals, schools and local governments will face 20% cuts in state aid if the federal government fails to include more funding in the next coronavirus stimulus package. Watch his remarks. Source
Trump and state governors at odds over testing needed to reopen economy
The governors of some states are asking the federal government for help with coronavirus testing as they work on plans to reopen their economies. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Trump spars with governors over how to safely reopen the country
President Trump is at odds with some governors across the country over how to obtain enough coronavirus testing supplies and safely get the country running again. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero for a closer look at the White House response. Source
Obama administration officials who requested “unmasking” of Michael Flynn revealed
More than three dozen Obama administration officials have been linked to the “unmasking” of Michael Flynn, president Trump’s former national security advisor. Former Vice President Joe Biden, who is now Trump’s rival for the 2020 presidential election, was among those who requested the unmasking in 2016 and 2017. 2020 campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Bo Erickson join CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Men accused in Ahmaud Arbery shooting hire attorneys
Attorneys for two white men accused of pursuing and killing a black man in Georgia said Thursday their clients have been vilified and cautioned against a rush to judgment in a case that has drawn national attention. Source