CBS News has obtained audio of an April interview with President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, where he said the president was taking control of the pandemic “back from the doctors.” At the time, Mr. Trump was pushing to reopen state economies as COVID-19 cases and deaths surged nationwide. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest on that, plus the Trump critic known as “Anonymous” coming forward. Source
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Dr. Seuss books top Amazon bestseller list
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon’s bestseller list, with “The Cat in the Hat” at No. 1. Source
How the QAnon conspiracy threatens U.S. democracy
Two months after the deadly attacks on the nation’s capital, top intelligence officials issued a warning saying pro-Trump militia groups could be plotting to breach the halls of Congress on Thursday, one of several dates important to the QAnon conspiracy movement. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson discusses the danger conspiracy theory followers present to the country and why the fringe movement will continue. Source
Senate votes to kick off debate over $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible. Source
New threats from extremist groups put the U.S. Capitol on high alert
The U.S. Capitol is on high alert Thursday because of new violent threats from alt-right extremist groups. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave about the additional security measures being taken on Capitol Hill. Source
Biden says U.S. will have enough COVID vaccine for all adults by end of May
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. will have enough COVID-19 vaccine supply for all American adults by the end of May. He also urged states to prioritize vaccinating teachers. Watch his remarks. Source
Biden administration faces challenges at U.S.-Mexico border
As the number of migrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border increases, the Biden administration must find ways to safely house them amid the coronavirus pandemic. Washington Post immigration reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN to discuss the situation. Source
Decades of Deceit
Can a Facebook-savvy investigator solve the case of a mom murdered two decades ago? “48 Hours” correspondent Troy Roberts investigates. | Read story Source
Teenage ballers can earn $100K in Overtime’s new basketball league
A startup with financial backing from NBA players Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony is behind the new league. Source
“It’s not my day to eat:” COVID recession hitting low-wage workers hardest
Scott Pelley goes to Ohio and reports on the people who have lost their income and homes. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source