President Trump met with his coronavirus task force and executives from pharmaceutical companies at the White House to discuss the administration’s response to the outbreak and the process of developing a vaccine. Watch his remarks here. Source
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Another shakeup in the Democratic race as Amy Klobuchar suspends her campaign
On the heels of Pete Buttigieg dropping out of the presidential race, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has also suspended her campaign ahead of Super Tuesday. Klobuchar will be endorsing Joe Biden as he challenges Bernie Sanders. CBSN News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson join CBSN with the latest. Source
Two moderates drop out ahead of Super Tuesday
Former mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the 2020 Democratic race just before Super Tuesday. Addisu Demissie, former campaign manager for Cory Booker, joins CBSN to weigh in on the latest changes. Source
Stocks jump as Wall Street looks to Fed to offset outbreak
The Dow jumped on Monday after central bankers vowed to provide support if the coronavirus outbreak hits the economy. Source
Top GOP senator seeks subpoena for witness related to probe into Ukraine and Biden
Senator Ron Johnson, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, told members that he intends to schedule a vote to approve a subpoena for documents related to its investigation into Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company. Source
James Lipton, “Inside the Actors Studio” host, dies at 93
He’d end each interview with the same question, which he once answered himself: “If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?” Source
Buttigieg, Klobuchar drop out of 2020 race, putting pressure on moderates to pick between Biden and Sanders
Former mayor Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar both suspended their presidential campaigns just ahead of Super Tuesday, putting increased pressure on moderate Democrats to choose between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. CBS News political Ccrrespondent Ed O’Keefe and Washington Post national political correspondent Jenna Johnson joined CBSN to break down the changes that are shaking up the race. Source
Coronavirus kills 6 people in Washington state
The COVID-19 disease is now in 12 U.S. states and outbreaks in several other countries are snowballing as research suggests it could be spreading under the radar. Source
Churches take precautions against spread of coronavirus
When Catholics give up habits this time of year, it’s usually for Lent. This time, it’s for coronavirus. Source
These stocks could benefit from coronavirus outbreak in U.S.
A handful of companies could play a major role if Americans are suddenly forced to limit contact with each other. Source