With anxiety growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the president continued to downplay the threat of coronavirus on Monday. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the members of Congress who have decided to self-quarantine. 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
CDC: Flu has killed 20,000 this season, including 136 kids
The CDC’s most recent flu report says that as of February 29, hospitalization rates among children aged 4 and under were the highest on record at this point in the season. 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
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, March 9, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Prosecutors: Prince Andrew not cooperating in Epstein investigation
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said Monday at an unrelated press conference that his office is “considering their options” about Andrew. Source
Watch live: Trump holds coronavirus briefing with markets in free-fall
Members of the coronavirus task force are briefing reporters at the White House. Source
As recession threatens, economists say: Just give cash
Main Street, not Wall Street, would be the most efficient target of any federal bailouts, many economists say. Source