Investigators suspect a man found dead may be the shooter who opened fire at the home of a New Jersey federal judge Sunday night. Judge Esther Salas was not harmed in the attack, but her son was killed and her husband was seriously wounded. Meg Oliver reports. Source
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Trump blames China for coronavirus outbreak, doesn’t comment on surging cases in the U.S.
President Trump deflected questions about the country’s skyrocketing coronavirus cases during a photo op in the Oval Office on Monday. Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for The Associated Press, and Anita Kumar, a White House correspondent and associate editor for Politico, join CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with the latest. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch at MLB’s Opening Day game
“Dr. Fauci has been a true champion for our country during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout his distinguished career, so it is only fitting that we honor him as we kick off the 2020 season …” the Nationals tweeted. Source
Fifth consecutive national poll shows Biden with a double digit lead over Trump
There are more than 100 days until Americans decide who will lead the country for the next four years. According to a new poll, if the election was held today, President Trump would lose. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero on “Red and Blue” with his analysis. Source
Polar bears could go extinct due to climate change, study warns
A new study warns that polar bears may be at risk of extinction by the end of this century as Arctic sea ice melts, destroying much of their habitat. BBC News correspondent Victoria Gill reports. Source
St. Louis couple who pulled guns on protesters charged
“It is illegal to wave weapons in a threatening matter at those participating in nonviolent protest,” said Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. Source
Trump administration negotiates coronavirus relief with GOP leaders
The Trump administration is negotiating “Phase 4” legislation for coronavirus relief with Republican congressional leaders. CBS News’ Natalie Brand joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the bill and more from the White House. Source
Trump considers sending feds to cities other than Portland
CBS News has obtained a memo showing that the Trump administration is planning to send 175 federal officers to assist local police departments in Chicago. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The woman selected to replace John Lewis in Congress
The Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday selected Nikema Williams, a Georgia state senator, to replace John Lewis on the ballot for the November general election. Source
Georgia Dems select state senator to replace John Lewis on ballot
Georgia’s 5th Congressional District leans heavily Democratic, and Lewis ran unopposed for the seat in 2018. Source