As coronavirus reaches Washington, D.C., the Trump administration has had a fractured public response. President Trump claimed there is a test for anyone who wants one, but one day later, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar had to correct him, saying, “You may not get a test unless a doctor or public health official prescribes a test.” Weijia Jiang reports on the mixed messages. Source
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Stock markets plunge and lawmakers begin to self-quarantine after coronavirus contact
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday saw its worst trading day since 2008 thanks to an oil price war and fears of the spread of coronavirus across the world. Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin, Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews and New York Times Federal Reserve and economic reporter Jeanna Smialek spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about the unfolding situation in Washington. Source
Mississippi Democratic voter turnout on Tuesday could indicate how energized Democrats are for 2020 election
The turnout for the Democratic primary in Mississippi on Tuesday could be an indicator of party energy in the November general election. Mississippi Today senior capitol reporter Bobby Harrison joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the state of the race. Source
Harry and Meghan bid farewell to royal life
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are free of their royal responsibilities after completing their official family obligations. Mark Phillips reports. Source
3/9/20: Red and Blue
Stocks tumble over growing oil price war; Climate change factoring into the 2020 race. Source
Pharmaceutical giant shipped investigational coronavirus drug to China without U.S. approval
Pharmaceutical giant Gilead reportedly sent a batch of an investigational coronavirus drug to China, without U.S. government approval. The company may have violated federal law by shipping the drug without the go-ahead from department of Health of Human Services officials. Axios reporter Caitlin Owens joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Trump considering tax cuts as coronavirus sinks markets
With recession fears increasing, the Trump administration is considering tax cuts for individuals and industries most affected. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Italy on lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
Italy is taking aggressive measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak, including travel restrictions in and out of the country. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Advice for older Americans as coronavirus spreads
“The data really says that as you get older the risk goes up,” said a top doctor at the CDC. Here’s what you should know and do. Source
Trump and Pence address coronavirus fallout
The administration still can’t say how many Americans have been tested. Source