As the economy worsens, President Trump is pivoting his campaign message to being tough on China. It comes as polls show opposition to lifting lockdowns, and support for Joe Biden in crucial swing states. Tim Murtaugh, the president’s 2020 re-election campaign communications director, joins CBSN’s Reena Ninan to discuss his strategy. Source
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Companies got PPP loans — and want millions more from investors
More than a dozen companies that received federal aid for small business are looking to raise up to $1 billion in total. Source
Salon owner gets week in jail for refusing to close business
Last month, Shelley Luther, owner of Hot Mess Enterprises, publicly tore up a cease-and-desist letter during a protest against stay-at-home orders. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for May 5, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Disney lost $1.4 billion due to coronavirus last quarter
Closure of theme parks globally delivered the biggest hit as entertainment giant sees its profits plunge. Source
Wells Fargo faces government probes into its PPP loans
Federal and state officials are examining the bank’s lending practices under the Paycheck Protection Program. Source
Dallas woman gets 7 days in jail for refusing to close her hair salon
Last month, Shelley Luther, owner of Hot Mess Enterprises, publicly tore up a cease-and-desist letter during a protest against stay-at-home orders. Source
White House discusses winding down Coronavirus Task Force
That appeared to be news to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who said only moments earlier no one had mentioned any discussion that the task force would disband. Source
Christie: Reopen economy since there will be “deaths no matter what”
The former New Jersey governor compared it to the “sacrifice” of Americans dying in the two World Wars. Source
“Murder hornets” arrive in U.S., posing risk to honeybees and even humans
A giant hornet species native to Asia has been spotted in the United States, where experts fear it could decimate bee colonies. In Japan, these so-called “murder hornets” are blamed for the deaths of about 50 people a year. CBS News’ Chris Martinez has details. Source