Investors awaiting specifics on a possible fiscal stimulus package from the White House and Congress. Source
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What do Biden’s wins mean for the Sanders campaign’s future?
As of Tuesday night’s primary elections, former Vice President Joe Biden leads Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders by 150 delegates, making it a difficult road ahead for the latter campaign. Sanders supporter Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called it a “tough night” on Instagram. CBS News political contributors Robby Mook and Terry Sullivan weigh in on the path forward for both campaigns on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Treasury likely to push back tax deadline due to coronavirus
The Trump administration will likely push back the April 15 deadline to file taxes as part of efforts to curb the coronavirus’ effects on U.S. households and businesses. Laura Podesta joined CBSN AM with more. Source
Lawmakers scramble to create economic plan for coronavirus
The White House and Congress are rushing to come up with a stimulus package to ease the economic blow from the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN AM with more. Source
How to manage student loan debt
Americans are burdened with about $1.5 trillion in student loan debt, which the latest data breaks down to an average of $35,000 per borrower. CBSN anchor Anne-Marie Green spoke with Tina Hay, author and founder of Napkin Finance, a platform that creates napkin-sized explainers on money. They discussed what to consider before taking out student loans and how to manage that debt. Source
Washington state braces for thousands of potential coronavirus cases
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is expected to ban gatherings of over 250 people in most of the Seattle metro area as the state braces for potentially tens of thousands more coronavirus cases. Public health officials say several long-term care facilities in the Seattle area have reported cases. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the Life Care Center in Kirkland, where 20 elderly residents have already died from the virus. Source
Doctor says there are “still barriers” to coronavirus testing
Confusion about coronavirus testing is widespread across the country as the government is racing to keep up with demand. In California, a state with about 40 million people, just over 1,000 people have been tested and 159 cases confirmed. HHS Secretary Alex Azar said on Wednesday morning that there is no federal barrier for doctors to get tests for patients. Dr. David Agus weighs in on the state of coronavirus testing on “CBS This Morning.” Source
U.S. Soccer claims male players have “more responsibility” than females
New court documents reveals that U.S. Soccer claims women should not get paid as much as men because they argue that male players carry “more responsibility” and their job “requires a higher level of skill” than their female counterparts. A spokesperson for the U.S. national women’s team called the argument plain sexism. The women’s team filed a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer in March. Source
Coronavirus in Washington: “If you do the math, it gets very disturbing”
Public health officials said at least 10 long-term care facilities in the Seattle area have reported cases. Source
3 TSA agents at San Jose airport test positive for coronavirus
The three officers are currently receiving medical care and all other TSA employees they’ve been in contact with over the past two weeks are now quarantined at home, the TSA said. Source