Millions of Americans have lost their jobs or been furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but reopening the economy too soon could make things even worse. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins “CBS Evening News” with more on what it will take to get America back to work. Source
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Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama has formally endorsed Joe Biden for president, calling for a “great awakening” among voters to defeat President Trump in November. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Food suppliers face shutdowns as workers are infected with coronavirus
Hundreds of workers at food processing plants in states including South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, Georgia and Pennsylvania have been infected with coronavirus. Several plants have been forced to shut down, putting the nation’s food supply at risk. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Concerns grow over food supply as virus closes processing plants
Consumers are experiencing some shortages due to hoarding. But there is food. The main issue is distribution as more workers get sick. Source
Former FDA commissioner on challenges of reopening the country
Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned there could be a big risk in the fall when schools reopen. Source
New York City death toll spikes with revised count
New York City’s health department has revised its death toll to include probable COVID-19 cases. Now, more than 10,000 people have died in the city. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Fighting climate change would boost economy, study finds
A common argument claims taking action on climate change is too expensive. But new research finds just the opposite: We can’t afford not to. Source
Former President Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama delivered his long-awaited endorsement of Joe Biden for president on Tuesday. Washington Post national politics reporter and CBSN contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss Obama’s support for his former vice president. Source
21 NYC teachers have died of coronavirus, DOE says
The NYC Department of Education says 50 employees, including 21 teachers, have died due to the virus. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Governors, growing frustrated with Trump’s comments, join together to make plan to reopen
Two separate groups of governors on the East and West Coasts are beginning to look at how to reopen their states’ economies. Source