Tracking down COVID-19’s patient zero and how that person first contracted the coronavirus may take years, especially as U.S.-China relations tumble to a new low. Source
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U.S. Hospital Preparedness Program underfunded leading up to coronavirus
The U.S. Hospital Preparedness Program was put in place to help the nation’s hospitals handle public health crises such as the coronavirus pandemic. But that program has been grossly underfunded for years, leaving many hospitals unready to tackle the virus. Washington Post investigative reporter Jenn Abelson covered this story and joined CBSN to discuss. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: States file defense of ACA with Supreme Court
The high court agreed to review an appeals court decision that found the health care law’s individual mandate unconstitutional and called into the question whether the law could stand as a whole. Source
Supreme Court hears case on “Obamacare” birth control coverage changes
The justices heard arguments in two cases, one on contraceptive coverage and another on robocalls. Both were conducted by phone because of the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Furloughed with no jobless benefits yet, Texas 20-year-old feels “stuck and not able to see a way out”
Rachel Petry had a vision for her new career — now she sees herself “getting angrier and angrier with a system that just feels like it doesn’t care.” Source
New Banksy artwork appears at hospital in England
The anonymous street artist known as Banksy revealed a new mural today. The artwork at a hospital in the U.K. shows a boy holding what appears to be his new favorite superhero action figure, a nurse. Source
Obama letter said GOP supports “Russian disinformation campaign”
The letter said GOP senators were trying “to shift the blame for Russian interference in the 2016 election to Ukraine.” Source
Israel’s Supreme Court allows Netanyahu to form a government
The decision clears the way for Netanyahu and his main rival to join together in a controversial power-sharing deal – even though he’s facing corruption charges. Source
Gene Simmons educates fans on coronavirus face masks
“I wish you good health, despite your point of view,” Simmons told one fan who thought face masks were “nonsense.” Source
Acting intel chief orders agencies to review handling of sensitive information
Richard Grenell says he’s “increasingly concerned” over the handling of sensitive U.S. person information among intelligence agencies. That comes as the Senate appears poised to approve Rep. John Ratcliffe as the next Director of National Intelligence. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN with the latest on the intel community. Source