A Trump administration official tells CBS News there are some CDC staffers who worry their “science is getting squashed” and are frustrated over how President Trump — not medical experts — has control over the public messaging. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
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Complaints to airline companies soar as customers demand refunds
New numbers show customer complaints about airlines soared by nearly 350% in March. It comes as the airliners are pushing back against demands they refund customers for unused tickets. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Austin singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston dies
Daniel Johnston, the iconic Texas singer-songwriter, died Wednesday. Fans flocked to his “Hi, how are you?” mural in Austin to pay tribute. Jordan Bontke of CBS Austin reports. Source
House Judiciary Committee approves guidelines for impeachment hearings
Nancy Cook, White House reporter for Politico, and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join “Red and Blue” to discuss the latest push for impeachment, as well as gun control legislation updates, the EPA rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations, and the Justice Department rejecting Andrew McCabe’s appeal to avoid prosecution. Source
Trump campaign holds event in Houston hours before Democratic debate
The Trump campaign held an event in Houston hours before the third Democratic presidential debate was being held nearby. Jeremy Wallace, political writer for the Houston Chronicle, joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the Republican message and what Texas voters are saying. Source
Biden and Warren to share the stage at Democratic debate
Many of the Democrats who want President Trump’s job are debating in Houston. Ten of the 20 declared candidates qualified. It’s the first time Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren will share the stage. Ed O’Keefe reports from Houston. Source
CDC quietly releases detailed guidelinees for reopening
A Trump administration official tells CBS News there are some CDC staffers who worry their “science is getting squashed” and are frustrated over how President Trump — not medical experts — has control over the public messaging. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Researchers say COVID-19 vaccine effective in monkey tests
Researchers at Harvard Medical School say there are promising new results that suggest a vaccine will be effective against COVID-19. Their study involved monkeys, but human trials will soon follow. Meg Oliver has the latest in the CBS News series “Racing to a Cure.” Source
All 50 states prepare to partially reopen as COVID-19 death toll surpasses 93,000
All 50 states are beginning to slowly reopen as the world saw its biggest rise yet in new coronavirus cases in the last day. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Americans turn to cycling during the coronavirus pandemic
A recent survey done by Trek Bicycle Corporation finds that 21% of adults with bicycles plan to ride more during the pandemic, and 50% say they’ll keep riding after the pandemic ends. Source