Steve Scalise returns to the Capitol

1. Politics: Trump calls Fauci a "disaster" on campaign call.
2. Health: Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise — 8 states set single-day coronavirus case records last week.
3. States: California to independently review FDA-approved coronavirus vaccines —Wisconsin judge reimposes capacity limit on indoor venues.
4. Media: Trump attacks CNN as "dumb b---ards" for continuing to cover pandemic.
5. World: Ireland moving back into lockdown as cases surge — Argentina becomes 5th country to report 5 million infections

The Republic of Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced Monday evening the country would this week return to its highest level of lockdown restrictions.

The big picture: Restrictions are returning across Europe as the continent faces a second coronavirus wave. Several countries have imposed regional lockdowns, but Ireland is the first to return to a full nationwide lockdown. Take a look at what's happening, in photos.

Online retail and e-commerce have been chipping away at brick-and-mortar businesses over the years but the combination of the coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 holiday season may prove to be a knockout blow.

State of play: Anxious consumers say financial concerns and health worries will push them to spend less money this year and to do more of their limited spending online.