Erin Burnett OutFront

Recordings reveal that Trump knew how dangerous the coronavirus was and that he was intentionally trying to downplay it. The White House said, "The president never downplayed the virus." Trump said to Woodward in March, "I wanted to always play it down." Trump to Woodward on February 7th: the coronavirus "is deadly stuff." A new book reveals that Trump knew in early February that the coronavirus was deadly, dangerous and highly contagious." Woodward book says that Trump was wanted in January, by NSA O'Brien, that the coronavirus posed a big threat. O'Brien told CNN in May that the coronavirus risk was not initially understood. A source says that White House officials warned Trump against speaking to Bob Woodward; Kushner and Graham said it was a good idea and encouraged him to do it. The new Woodward book: Mattis told Coats that they may have to take "collective action" against Trump. Mattis called Trump "dangerous and unfit" according to the new Woodward book. "I don't want to create panic," Trump on the revelation that he downplayed the coronavirus. Trump's campaign officials scramble to respond to the Woodward tapes. A source says that many in Trump's campaign are shocked by the president's comments. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump is holding a campaign rally in North Carolina with no social distancing and few masks despite statewide order to wear one. Astrazeneca pauses coronavirus vaccine trial after unexplained illness in participant. Trump is distressed by the fallout over claims that he insulted the military. Sources are saying that Trump's distress over the claims that he insulted military clearly is a sign that he fears he could lost military support. Trump distressed by fallout over report alleging he privately disparaged soldiers killed in battle. Trump calls the claim that he insulted military "disinformation": "No one loves the military more than me." Sources are saying that Trump has talked about spending as much as $100 million of his own money on reelection campaign. Trump is sowing doubt on the election and says "gotta be careful with those ballots." The New York governor says that "Trump is actively trying to kill New York City." The New York governor lashes out and says that "Trump is actively trying to kill New York City" and that Trump "caused the covid outbreak in New York." New York Governor Cuomo escalates feud with the president and says that "Trump is actively trying to kill New York City." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump tells reporter to take mask off, reporter declines. Minutes later, Trump praises another reporter for not wearing a mask. A key model says that 122,000 lives could be saved by wearing masks. Trump touts pandemic response, attacks rivals and repeats false claims during a campaign-like news conference at the White House. Officials fear a post-holiday coronavirus surge. New coronavirus cases are averaging about 40,000 daily and double average going into Memorial Day. The United States coronavirus cases near 6.3 million and the death toll tops 189,000. Trump politicizes the coronavirus vaccine and accuses Biden's campaign of the same thing. Trump accuses Harris of "political rhetoric" on vaccines even as president ties vaccine timeline to "special date." Trump demands Harris apologize for "political" vaccine rhetoric. Trump floats baseless allegations about Biden's health. Kamala Harris meets with Jacob Blake and family, as Trump double downs on law and order message. Trump launches an unprecedented attack on military leaders that he appointed and accuses them of waging wars to boost profits, as he says that soldiers love him. Trump says that military and Pentagon leaders, "want to do nothing but fight wars" to keep contractors happy. Trump says that Pentagon leaders don't love him. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump proclaims that Coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths have declined even though around 1,000 Americans are still dying daily. Trump on vaccine timeline: "We could probably have it" in October. According to a study, Russia's Coronavirus vaccine generated an immune response in all 76 subjects, with mostly mild side effects. Trump denies calling fallen U.S. service members "losers" & "suckers". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CDC tells the United States to prepare for a possible vaccine by early November. Most experts don't expect a vaccine to be fully tested by then. NIH says that evidence backing plasma as a treatment is "insufficient." Trump has admitted that a vaccine around election day "wouldn't hurt" and raises concerns that Trump is rushing a vaccine for political reasons. Trump's former White House doctor and now GOP congressional candidate is defending Trump's mysterious trip to Walter Reed Hospital. Attorney General Barr claims that China is more aggressive than Russia in trying to influence United States elections. Barr downplays Russian election meddling despite intel warnings. Barr says Russia "might try again" to interfere in election as intel officials say that Russia is already trying to "denigrate" Biden. Barr backs up Trump on vote-by-mail criticism and claims it would be "playing with fire" and "reckless and dangerous." Barr says it's a "false narrative" to say "police are on some epidemic of shooting unarmed Black men." Biden calls for officer involved in Jacob Blake shooting to be charged as he is meeting with the Blake family tomorrow in Kenosha. Biden says Trump "keeps throwing gasoline on the fire." Biden criticizes Trump's response to police shootings. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump denies that systemic racism exists in the United States and says that that are just "some bad apples" who choke "under tremendous pressure." Trump repeats conspiracy theory, without evidence, about a plane filled with "looters" and "thugs." Trump admits that he only wants to talk about "tremendous violence," not peaceful protesters or systemic racism. Trump was asked about the Jacob Blake shooting that happened in Kenosha and he says that he feels, "terribly for anybody that goes through that." Trump travels to Kenosha and doesn't meet Jacob Blake's family. Trump condemns "dangerous anti-police rhetoric" but refuses to condemn the teen supporter accused of killing two people. The NIH says that there is not enough evidence to back convalescent plasma to treat covid. Trump touted it as a "historic breakthrough." A White House task force report warns that Iowa has the highest case rate. More than 14 million people are unemployed seven months into the pandemic. New questions have emerged about Trump's health and 2019 hospital visit. Trump and his doctor say that a mini-stroke did not prompt Trump's trip to Walter Reed last year and he won't say what did land him in Walter Reed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump refuses to condemn teen suspect in Kenosha killings. Trump denounces protesters, but refuses to condemn teen suspect and supporter charged with homicide in Kenosha. Trump defends supporters seen firing paintball guns and spraying mace at protesters in Portland, "paint is not bullets." Trump to visit Kenosha tomorrow against the wishes of its mayor and governor. Trump defends his trip tomorrow to Kenosha as officials please to postpone, "it could increase love and respect." A source says that Biden's camp is debating a possible trip to Wisconsin this week. United States coronavirus cases surpass six million with deaths topping 183,000 as Trump retweets baseless conspiracy theory suggesting the death toll in 9,000. The FDA chief is willing to approve the coronavirus vaccine before phrase three of trial testing ends. Covid-19 is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. What we know seven months into the pandemic is people 85 and older are 60 times more likely to die than those in their 40s. Models estimate that 1,000 Americans will die every day for the rest of the years without a near-universal wearing of masks. The Washington Post says that a White House adviser is pushing a "herd immunity strategy." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kenosha Police union released a statement saying that Blake was armed with a knife and at one point attacked an officer. Blake's attorney said that he posed "absolutely no imminent threat" to officers. The man who filmed it all disagrees with the union's recollection of the incident. Kenosha Police Chief defends officers after teen was able to leave scene, says being armed "isn't out of the ordinary". An eyewitness to the vigilante shootings speaks out. At a rally in New Hampshire, Trump speaks out against the protesters but remains silent on Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year old shooter at the Kenosha protests is charged with 6 criminal counts. 12 GOP senators are expected not to attend tonight as President Trump accepts the nomination for president. Biden: "Trump and his allies are rooting for violence" in America.. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The attorney general holds a news conference on Jacob Blake case. Wisconsin DOJ reveals new details in the lead up to the shooting and says that Jacob Blake "admitted" he had "a knife in his possession." Wisconsin attorney general identifies officers involved in the deadly police shooting of Jacob Blake. The Wisconsin attorney general says that officers tried to arrest Jacob Blake after a woman said her boyfriends was present and shouldn't be. Wisconsin attorney general also says officers attempted to stop Jacob Blake with a taser but it was not successful. NBA players boycott tonight's playoff games after Wisconsin shooting. NBA playoff games called off tonight as players protest shooting. Lebron James on NBA boycott, "F*** THIS MAN!!!! WE DEMAND CHANGE." WNBA cancels all games tonight in solidarity. Category 4 hurricane nears Texas and Louisiana with "unsurvuvable" storm surge. Over 6 million people are under hurricane warning or watch. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wisconsin governor declares a state of emergency in Wisconsin and National Guard presence has been increased amid protests over police shooting of another Black man. New video reveals new details in police shooting of Black man. The Justice Department and FBI agents are reviewing police shooting of Jacob Blake, a man shot multiple times in the back by police. States hit hard by the coronavirus now brace for a hurricane. Hurricane Laura is expected to hit the United States, the Gulf Coast, as a category 3 storm as hundreds of thousands in Texas are ordered to evacuate. FDA chief apologizes for overselling plasma's effectiveness as a coronavirus treatment. The United States coronavirus death toll has now surpassed 178,000. The House announces a probe of Pompeo's RNC speech. The House opens an investigation into Pompeo's convention speech. Rep. Castro says it is "likely unprecedented" and "may also be illegal." Secretary of State Pompeo to address RNC in support of Trump goes against precedent. Trump is set to appear "multiple times" at RNC tonight after grim warnings on first night about the Democrats despite Trump's vow to be "uplifting." Ratings for night one of RNC are down nearly 30 percent vs. the night one of 2016 RNC. Also, there are fewer viewers than night one of this year's DNC. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wisconsin governor deploys the National Guard amid protests over the police shooting of a Black man. Protests are underway after the shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin. Protests take to the streets of New York City. The man who filmed the shooting of the Black man in Wisconsin says, "It's traumatizing... it could have been me." Trump touts an "incredible" therapeutic, while scientists have concerns. Trump is pushing "incredible" therapeutic and vaccine timeline as he kicks off GOP convention. A senior administration official says that the vaccine timeline is unchanged, which contradicts Trump saying that it could be ready "a lot sooner" than the year's end. Trump begins the RNC with baseless claims and grim warnings about the Democrats. Trump's campaign releases its second term goals hours before the RNC began and it comes after Trump's repeated struggles to outline an agenda. The couple who waved guns at Black Lives Matter protesters are to speak at the RNC tonight. College campuses have become a virus hotspot as schools reopen. The United States coronavirus death toll has surpassed 177,000. Conflicting reports are out over whether Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned from Liberty University after revelation of his wife's affair. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new model often cited by the White House projects that the U.S. Coronavirus death toll will reach 310,000 people by December 1st. That is 15,000 more than projected just two weeks ago. Meanwhile, Texas becomes the 4th state to surpass 11,000 virus deaths. Trump claims election with expanded mail voting will be an "embarrassment" and describes DNC as one of the "darkest,""gloomiest" conventions in U.S. history.. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: "We're doing an incredible job" as U.S. averages 1,000+ deaths for 3 straight weeks, Bannon leaving court: "This whole fiasco is to stop people who want to build the wall", Biden to be introduced in video highlighting his role in response to 2009 economic collapse To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says that states aren't opening back up fast enough as 15 states are still seeing an increase in its death toll. The United States is averaging more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths daily. Pence greets supporters without wearing a mask as Girior warns cases could rise "very quickly." Trump's testing Czar warns that the virus could "turn around very quickly if we're not careful. New York, which has not fully reopened, reports that a positivist rate is under 1 percent for 12 days straight as Trump slams shutdowns. Trump says that shutdowns are causing more problems, "Than the virus itself"; The task reinforces shutdowns with reducing cases. The New York Times says that the FDA emergency authorization of blood plasma for virus is on hold. Trump says it "could be a political decision." In a brutal take down of Trump, Obama says that Trump "hasn't grown into the job because he can't." Obama says that our democracy is "at stake right now." Obama says "I hoped Trump might show some interest in taking the job seriously... he never did." Obama also says that Trump has treated the presidency like "one more reality show that he can use to get the attention he craves." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 171,000 as Trump reacts to Michelle Obama's "it is what it is" jab. Michelle Obama said that Trump is "in over his head." The United States is averaging more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths daily and a study finds that there is possible virus spread on airplanes. Coronavirus deaths are on the rise in 19 states as Trump attends an Arizona event, where there's no distancing and few people wearing masks. Top Trump ally and founder of MyPillow says, "anything" he hears "out there" for a potential cure, he takes to the task force. MyPIllow founder pushes plant extract as the covid "cure" but there's no evidence that it's been tested on a large group of people. Moderna vaccine trial targets 50 percent of people over the age of 65 and 20-25 percent of minorities. Night two of the Democratic Nation Convention continues. The former GOP Secretary of State Colin Powell endorses Joe Biden. Colin Powell says, "I support Joe Biden for the presidency." A source says that former President Bill Clinton is to deliver his "sharpest rebuke" of Trump ever. Bill Clinton on Trump, "One thing never changes- his determination to deny responsibility and shift the blame." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Birx says that six months into the current pandemic that the United States lockdown didn't go far enough as Trump doesn't rule out unproven botanical extract to fight virus. Trump is "enthusiastic" over unproven Botanical extract to fight coronavirus, says MyPillow creator and Trump ally. Dr. BIrx says that the United States lockdown should have been more like Italy's, "People weren't allowed out of their houses." Florida's coronavirus death toll has nearly doubled in the last month and the United States averages more than 1,000 deaths for 21 straight days. New saliva test could be in use in a few weeks after receiving emergency authorization from FDA, could be in use in a few weeks. Studies show that the virus immunity could last up to months after getting infected. UNC-Chapel Hill reverses its plans for in-person classes after 130 students test positive for coronavirus. Trump retweets Russian disinformation to discredit Biden that the United States intel community says is part of election meddling effort and already labeled propaganda. Trump sows doubt about election and claims that the only way he is going to lose "is if the election if rigged." Ohio's republican attorney general asks Trump to postpone USPS changes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's hypocrisy on coronavirus: Trump, who frequently politicizes the current pandemic, has accused and tells Biden to stop "playing politics" with the pandemic and virus. Trump claims that Biden's approach to ending the pandemic is "regressive, it's anti-scientific, and it's very defeatist." Trump doesn't refute and fuels unfounded and false birther theory about Sen. Harris. Harris on parent's influence, "They came from opposite sides of the world to arrive in America. Trump admits that he opposes USPS funding to stop mail-in voting. Trump doubles down on opposing postal service funding to stop mail-in voting. Trump says that funding USPS will lead to "fraudulent" mail ballots. CDC director says that in public health terms, we could see the "worst Fall" in the United States' history. United States testing chief says that testing everyone on a frequent basis could instill a false sense of security. Fauci says that he is "not pleased with how things are going" with the coronavirus. A new study is saying that the New York City death toll is comparable to the 1918 flu pandemic. The study suggests that the coronavirus is at least just as deadly as the 1918 flu pandemic. Kansas City, MO has extended its state of emergency through mid-January. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump attacks presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris after their first appearance. During a briefing at the White House, Trump called Harris a "very risky pick," along with "angry" and "mad," tropes used against African American women. Biden and Harris took aim at Trump in their first campaign event together in Wilmington, Delaware Wednesday. Sen. Harris pointed to President Trump when discussing why the United States leads the world with the most Covid-19 infections. Biden assured that he and his running mate were going to get to work to fix Trump's "mess." Biden added, taunting Trump with, "Is anyone surprised Donald Trump has a problem with a strong woman." Since the announcement of Biden's VP pick, he says his campaign raised $26 million. Biden says Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Harris, could also be "a barrier breaker" as the United State's first second man. Both Biden and Harris will formally accept the Democratic nominations during the party's convention held virtually next week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate for the 2020 presidential election. Harris is now the first woman of color to be put on a major ticket. Biden and Harris are to appear for the first time as the Democratic ticket tomorrow. Harris has been a United States senator since 2017 and was previously California attorney general. Biden says he first met Harris through his son, Beau: "I thought a lot about that as I made this decision." A Biden official said that Biden called Kamala Harris to offer her the vice president job 90 minutes before the announcement. Trump responds to Biden choosing Harris as running mate. Trump dodges questions on past donations to Sen. Harris. Trump calls Harris "nasty" and "disrespectful" after Biden named her for the vice president position. Financial filings show that Trump donated $6,000 to Kamala Harris' campaign for attorney general. Trump said he is "surprised" that Biden picked Harris as running mare because she was "very, very nasty" to him. Trump attacks Sen. Kamala Harris by saying she's "just about the most liberal person in the United States senate." "Joe Biden nailed this decision," said Obama on Biden's Harris pick. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump was briefly escorted from a White House briefing room after secret service was involved in a shooting outside the White House. Trump says that his administration will "continue to save as many lives as possible" as the United States has averaged more than 1,000 deaths a day for two weeks. Trump says the United States will be in "very good shape" in short period of time, while the World Health Organization says the "virus is proving exceptionally difficult to stop." 36 states see positivity rates above recommendations. A new report says that the number of United States child Covid cases are up 90 percent in the last four weeks. Kids are now nine percent of reported United States cases. Nearly 100,000 children tested positive last two weeks of July. A 21-year-old had a mild Covid case and then suffered organ failure. A study shows that 78 percent of patients had cardiac abnormality after the virus. Former presidential candidate Ex-GOP Gov. John Kasich is supposed to make a case in support for Biden during the DNC, with an endorsement. More than 100 Black men tell Biden to pick a Black Woman for vice president, says not doing so "means you will lose the election." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With negotiations collapsing and the U.S. having lost 13 million jobs, House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin describe stimulus talks as "very far apart". United States ranks near the bottom in assessment of global pandemic response. A key model predicts U.S. death toll could reach 300,000 by December - but consistently wearing masks can save 70,000 of them. Erin Burnett Outfront goes live to Bedminster, New Jersey as President Trump speaks live with White House pool reporters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. death toll could reach 300,000 by December, but 70,000 lives could be saved by consistent mask-wearing, MLB tightens rules: on planes and buses personnel must wear surgical or N95 masks, no cloth masks allowed, Trump claims "other countries don't report real numbers" amid growing criticism over U.S. response, lack of testing To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump repeatedly claims that the coronavirus will "go away" as Dr. Fauci says that "the numbers don't lie." Fauci says that the number of infections and deaths is "quite concerning." The United States coronavirus cases top 4.8 million and the coronavirus death toll surpasses 157,000. The United States hits near record high in daily coronavirus deaths since May. Trump falsely says that kids are "almost immune" from coronavirus. Multiple cases of coronavirus is reported in one Georgia school district just two days after school opened. Infectious disease experts urge a United States nationwide mask mandate and says the White House staff should wear masks "to serve as role models." 205,000 people are expected at an annual biker rally in South Dakota, the largest public event in the United States since the pandemic began. Trump's chief of staff says that stimulus talks are "trillions of dollars apart." 167,000 private sector jobs were added in July, which is nearly 10 times less than experts expected. Dr. Fauci says that he and his family have received death threats. Two dozen Yale researchers said spending more time and focusing on Hydroxychloroquine wastes resources and may cost lives. Republican operatives with Trump ties are helping Kanye West get his name on ballots. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 156,000 and coronavirus cases top 4.7 million. 34 states above recommended positivity rates. Trump claims that United States deaths put it at "bottom of the list." The United States has four percent of the world's population, but nearly 23 percent of deaths. Trump says that Americans "are dying, that's true. It is what it is." More than 1,000 Americans have died per day in 11 of the last 15 days. Trump says that the coronavirus is "under control as much as you can control it" as the rate of new deaths rises in 27 states. Trump says if the New York and New Jersey numbers are taken out of death toll, "Out numbers are among the lowest." A study shows that the potential coronavirus vaccine shows promising results. Six states band together for a rapid testing plan as Trump administration faces growing criticism for lack of national plan. Mississippi issues a statewide mask mandate and orders anyone with the coronavirus to isolate or face fines and possible jail time. A college professor wants to teach classes outside, " I now fear being assigned to windowless classrooms" during pandemic. The professor also says, "having classes outdoors is not a radical thought." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump attacks Birx and calls her "pathetic" for warning that the coronavirus is "extraordinarily widespread" because he says "I think we're doing very well. Trump ignores coronavirus data and says that the United States "has done an amazing job" with dealing with coronavirus compared to other countries like France and Germany. Trump says that "the virus is receding." 30 states are seeing a rise in new coronavirus deaths vs. the previous week. Trump keeps touting Hydroxychloroquine, even as his top medical experts say there's no evidence it works. Dr. Fauci says asymptomatic cases are driving a "new phase" of coronavirus in the United States "that makes it much more difficult" to contain. Dr. Fauci also says that "children can get seriously ill with virus. It's a rare event, but it is not zero." Dr. Fauci says "there is still a risk" that children can get ill. An Arizona official says I'm "sick to my stomach" about reopening schools. Georgia's largest school system reports more than 250 employees have tested positive for coronavirus or have been exposed to the virus. The New York Times says that Trump's campaign advisers privately call a pre-election vaccine "the holy grail." The New York Times says that scientists fear political pressure on vaccine timeline. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida sets new record for virus deaths for fourth straight day. U.S surpasses 4.5 million cases. CDC predicts up to 30,000 more deaths in three weeks. Hurricane heads toward Florida, virus testing sites closed. Report: Jared Kushner-led team worked on secret national testing plan; White House dropped it. Kushner aide didn’t think national testing plan was needed in spring since only blue states were hit hard. Department of Homeland Security warns foreign enemies could “confuse” public on mail-in voting as Trump pushes unproven claims of fraud. No stimulus deal in sight as $600 jobless benefit expires. Obama calls for end of “Jim Crow relic” filibuster. Still no winner in New York primary race 38 days after election. ESPN: MLB commissioner warns season could end; 29 players and staff have tested positive this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S reports 1,403 deaths in one day, the equivalent of about one person dying every minute of the day. Trump addresses death of friend Herman Cain from coronavirus. This comes weeks after Cain attended Trump’s rally in Tulsa. Key model now projects 80,000 more virus deaths by November. Study: People with no virus exposure may have some immunity. Trump sows doubt on 2020 election: “These elections will be fraudulent, they’ll be fixed. They’ll be rigged.” Bipartisan group holds secret meeting to game out what could happen if Trump losses election and refuses to concede. Obama eulogizes John Lewis, condemns efforts to suppress voting. Exclusive: CNN conducts first TV interview with head of “Operation Warp Speed,” The U.S. vaccine project. U.S. reports worst economic plunge on record. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States deaths top 150,000; experts: United States need to reset reponse as numbers continue to climb. Trump visit U.S hot spot Texas; for a fundraiser. U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) Test Positive for COVID; suggest that he got virus from wearing a mask. California and Florida report record single day deaths. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump back to touting unproven drug as “safe” despite overwhelming research that shows it is not effective. MLB postpones Miami Marlins games this week amid virus outbreak. Russia to approve virus vaccine despite safety concerns. Countries that once contained virus now see major outbreaks. Infectious Disease Expert: Antigen tests key to containing virus. Attorney General William Barr spars with Democratic lawmakers in contentious hearing: “I don’t agree that there’s systemic racism” in police departments “generally in this county.” Democratic congresswoman accuses Barr of double standard: Federal forces only used when protesters oppose Trump. Joe Biden says he will choose Vice President next week. Mitch McConnell: “Goal” of slashing $600 check is to prevent people from making more on unemployment than working. GOP Coronavirus Bill includes $1.75B for new FBI building; Location one block from Trump hotel, possible site for hotel To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump pushing for states to re-open as corona virus cases continue to rise in the United States.The University of Miami President, Gregory Crawford plan to open it's campus to students in matter of weeks, In multiple cities protester face-off with federal police. Today the civil rights icon John Lewis is remembered on capitol hill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. on track to top 1,000 daily deaths for the fourth straight day. Dr. Fauci states that Trump is adjusting to “reality of what is going on.” Dr. Fauci says he and his family have received “serious threats.” Dr. Fauci also says, “Some people” push back against evidence and facts; “You just have to stick by your guns.” California and Oregon set new highs for deaths in a single day as multiple states report record highs for daily cases. Doctor says patient tested positive and recovered from virus months ago and just died in June after another positive test. Alabama sees record number of hospitalizations. Dallas County, Texas says 5-year-old boy died from coronavirus, first pre-teen death in the county. Two young brothers in one family are fighting coronavirus. Washington places new restrictions on businesses as confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths increase. University of Arizona to hold some in-person classes in the fall. FAA orders airlines to inspect Boeing 737 jets that have been in storage after engine failure incidents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump reverses course and cancels republican convention activities in Jacksonville as the coronavirus continues to surge. Trump also says that most the United States has "no problem" even as the United States reaches four million cases. Only five states are seeing a decrease in coronavirus cases. Trump pushes to reopen schools and says that children "obviously" have a "very strong immune system" and can fight off coronavirus. Trump says that "the country is in very good shape" while experts say that the country is not in good shape. Trump claims that the United States is "very strong on supplies" for coronavirus, amid reports of PPE being in short supply in some areas. Trump says that coronavirus outbreaks in the south and the west "will all work out" as Dr. Birx warns of soaring cases in 12 cities. Trump also claims that "Arizona is doing very well" as Dr. Birx says Phoenix has "small glimmers" of positivity rate declining. Another 1.4 million Americans file for unemployment benefits. 52.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment in 18 weeks. Millions are at risk for losing their health insurance too. Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released to home confinement and says government retaliated against him for writing Trump book. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says U.S. "cases remain low and very stable" as U.S. nears 4 million cases, California hits record for daily cases as Los Angeles health chief warns virus is now a leading cause of death in county, Trump: kids "don't catch it easily, they don't bring it home easily, and if they do catch it, they get better fast" To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump admits that the coronavirus crisis will probably get worse before it gets better. But, Trump fails to lay out a plan to fix the coronavirus crisis. Trump also says that he now has "no problem" wearing a mask despite "pleading" from the White House aides for refusing to wear one for months. Trump now urges Americans to wear masks, but often doesn't wear one himself and says, "I mean I carry the mask." Trump changes his tone and asks "everybody" to wear a mask "whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact." Trump resumes the coronavirus briefing but without top doctors. Dr. Fauci says, "I was not invited." Representative Cheney reiterates support for Dr. Fauci after criticism from fellow GOP members. Trump still says that the "virus will disappear" even as the United States has seen an increase of one million new cases in 17 days. A CDC study finds that the actual number of coronavirus cases in the United States may be up to 24 times higher in some places, greater than thought. The number of cases could be much higher in many regions, including New York, Minnesota and South Florida. Florida sees hospitalizations increase in 37 percent in 12 days amid surge in cases. More than 50 hospitals have run out of the ICU beds. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coronavirus cases are rising in 31 states as deaths are up in 20 states. United States coronavirus cases top 3.8 million and United States coronavirus deaths are near 141,000. Florida governor is heckled as Florida reports more than 10,000 cases for sixth day in a row and more than 50 hospitals are now at ICU capacity, including four in Broward County and others are down to one ICU bed. Florida Governor stands by decision to avoid mask mandate. Top HHS official says "there is no question we are having surge." Trump says he'll resume coronavirus briefings despite health officials having to walk back his advice in the past. Trump also touts wearing a mask after downplaying them for months, calling it "patriotic." A source says that negative poll numbers finally persuaded him to wear a mask. Trump wearing a mask comes 108 days after his own administration recommended wearing masks. Dr. Birx says that wearing masks, closing bars and limiting indoor gatherings can come close to impact of sheltering-in-place. Missouri governor downplays the risk of kids being infected with coronavirus at school by saying, "they're going to get over it." Early results are suggesting that Oxford's coronavirus vaccine is safe and induces immune response. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Anthony Fauci offers three points on how we can turn around the coronavirus situation in the United States. The battle continues as Utah County Commission Chair, Tanner Ainge, had to shut down an overcrowded meeting when the crowd erupted into an anti-mask protest after the discussion turned to face mask mandates in schools. Dr. Deborah Birx walks a fine line in the Donald Trump White House between not contradicting the President in public, and ensuring scientists have the biggest seat at the table. CNN's Pamela Brown examines whether her silent service comes at a cost to her public career. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States coronavirus cases top 3.5 million and United States coronavirus deaths surpass 138,000. 39 states are seeing a rise in cases in the past week. Texas reports a record number of coronavirus deaths and more than 10,000 new cases. Florida reports record deaths as well and Miami hospitals are at 95 percent capacity. Fauci says that "we do have a serious situation right now" and that "we need to address" the increasing coronavirus cases in southern states. He also says that public health measures are a "gateway" to opening the country again, not an obstacle. GOP governor says that Trump administration left states to fend for themselves amid the outbreak of coronavirus. A republican governor slams Trump for a "hopeless" virus response, as he describes difficulties getting testing supplies. White House officials calls republican governor's criticism of how Trump handled coronavirus testing "revisionist history." A CDC study suggests that Trump's travel bans on China and Europe came too late to stop the coronavirus from reaching New York City, despite his claims that he acted "very early." GOP Senator Rand Paul and a doctor who beat the coronavirus speak about a possible vaccines and say that "I'm kind of pro-vaccine, but also pro-freedom." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fauci says the United States needs to push "reset button" as the United States hits new highs in cases and 14 states report record hospitalizations. Fauci also says the United States may need to "reset" as virus spirals out of control. Fauci says it's "a bit bizarre" about being repeatedly targeted by White House officials, Trump in Op-ed and other statements over the past five days. The United States hits record high for new cases in a single day with 67,417 cases, nearly doubling numbers during April peak. A new poll says two-thirds of Americans say they do not trust Trump on virus info but two-thirds say they trust Fauci. Trump shows no interest in solving worsening pandemic. Trump administration sidelines CDC in controlling crucial Covid-19 data. Fauci says that he was not involved in decision to move hospital data away from public CDC database. Texas reports record high for single-day cases and deaths.14 states reporting record high hospitalizations. County education board in hard-hit as California votes to reopen schools without face masks and social distancing in class. Doctor recounts his months-long battle with coronavirus. Doctor spends more than a month in hospital, nearly died and still feels the effects of the coronavirus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fauci warns that the coronavirus could be as serious as the 1918 flu, which killed 50 million people. He also warns the coronavirus could become the "mother of all pandemics" as Trump holds campaign-like rally in Rose Garden. Fauci takes a swipe at Trump and says to "stick with respected medical authorities who have a track record of telling the truth." A study shows a vaccine has "promising" immune response in early trial. The CDC director estimates that the United States has "actually" had 20 million infections and that "we only diagnosed two million." Texas reports record high in new cases and hospitalizations. Texas reports record high 10,745 cases in one day as Florida reports highest number of deaths. There are at least 27 states pausing or rolling back reopening of states. The Trump Administration is reversing policy and won't deny international students visas if colleges are online. Fauci says that "we should try as best as possible" to open schools. Trump claims that children and parents are dying by keeping schools closed. Trump pushes to reopen all schools as Fauci says to consider "dynamics of outbreak in your particular region." Trump defends the confederate flag as "free speech." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Global cases for coronavirus top13 million and the United States accounts for 25 percent of the worlds more than 570,000 deaths despite being four percent of the world's population. 35 states see a rise in coronavirus cases in the past week. California imposes a new shutdown order that targets indoor activities. Florida reports 12,000 new cases, a day after shattering the United States record. California imposes a new shutdown order and closes indoor activities at restaurants, bars, movie theaters and museums. 35 states have seen a rise in coronavirus cases in the past week. California is recording record hospitalizations in the states. A study shows immunity for a covid-19 antibodies many only last few months. The White House denies it's trying to discredit Fauci, despite negative statement and releasing opposition-style research. A White House source says that Trump is not planning to fire Fauci. Fauci calls Pandemic "your worst nightmare" and "the perfect storm" as Trump repeats false claims on testing and mortality. Infectious disease expert says "heard immunity will likely never be achieved from Coronavirus. Trump doubles down on his reopening schools as the pandemic worsens. Trump claims that "kids want to go to schools... you're losing a lot of lives by keeping things closes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump defies data, says "we're getting back on track", Trump, Fauci not speaking as coronavirus crisis intensifies, Trump in Florida attending campaign fundraiser as state sees surge in cases, hospitalizations and deaths, New Mexico pauses re-opening as cases rise To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fauci says "I don't think you can say we're doing great... we're just not." Trump says "We did it right. We saved millions of loves." Fauci also says that is coronavirus is "the perfect storm." Multiple states have recorded record deaths and hospitalizations. Trump repeats the false claims on the increase in testing causing the high mortality rate. The CDC chief says that the guidelines to reopen schools won't be revised after Trump and Pence claimed they were too tough. Florida is reporting a record high in single-day deaths, two days before Trump is scheduled to visit. Fauci responds by saying the state opened too soon and "jumped" checkpoints. Disney World re-opens as cases rise in Florida The Supreme Court blocks Congress from seeing Trump's taxes. White House officials say This is a win for the president" on the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tax returns. Biden lays out economic agenda that includes $700 billion in new spending, as the total number of unemployment claims, during the pandemic, nears 50 million. Inside a United States and Mexico border hospital overwhelmed by Covid-19. CNN goes inside an overwhelmed California hospital as state records deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic and hospitalization rates are up 44 percent. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States coronavirus cases hit three million and United States death toll tops 132,000. There has been a 37 percent rise in testing vs. a 152 percent rise in cases since June 12. Arizona has the highest positive test rate in the United States. Arizona's ICU beds are 91 percent full and ER admissions hit record high. Dr. Birx says that Arizona's 7-day case average is "encouraging." Death rises in Florida, Arizona and Texas, as coronvirus cases are up in 35 states. The White House won't say whether Trump has confidence in Fauci, as Fauci was sidelined from task force briefing. The CDC is to update guidelines on schools after Trump trashes them and threatens to cut funding to schools that don't reopen. Tulsa sees surge in coronavirus cases after Trump rally. Officials say 500 new cases have been reported in two days, contact tracers are "inundated." Pence told healthcare workers to preserve and reuse PPE. Pence also said "it's time for the United States to get our kids back to school" when talking about reopening schools as teacher organizations claim it's not safe due to the pandemic. Pence says reopening schools are "absolutely essential." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says that the United States is "in a good place" and that he disagrees with Fauci that the United States is "knee-deep in the first wave." The United States death toll for coronavirus tops 131,000. Trump is scheduled to travel to Florida, a coronavirus hot spot, where hospitalizations in Miami-Dade have jumped 90 percent in 13 days. Also, Trump falsely states that the United States mortality rate for coronavirus is the "lowest" in the world. 14 of 20 most affected countries have lower rates than the United States. As at least 24 states pause or rollback reopening, Trump says, "We're not closing. We'll never close." Trump vows to "put pressure on governors and everybody else" to reopen schools in the fall as the coronavirus surges. Devos says "it's not a matter of if" but "how." The National Education Association president says "parents should be panicked." Trumps says that reopening schools is "very important for our country." Fauci says "it's a false narrative to take comfort in a lower rate of death." A key model, cited by the White House, is now projecting that the United States will have 208,000 more coronavirus deaths by November. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House claims that the world is looking at the United States as "a leader" on the coronavirus pandemic. The United States leads the world in coronavirus deaths with more than 130,000. The White House defends Trump's claim that 99 percent of cases are4 "harmless" as the World Health Organization says 20 percent of the infected people with coronavirus need oxygen or hospital care. 32 states see spikes in coronavirus cases in the past week. The military is deploying medical personnel as Texas is seeing a coronavirus surge. Top doctors warn that the United States is in a "free fall" as the nation nears three million cases. ICU beds and ventilator use in Miami-Dade jumps more than 100 percent. Dr. Fauci says that the United States reopened too quickly, "we went up, never came down to baseline and now it's surging back up." Dr. Fauci also says that the United States is "still knee-deep in the first wave" and warns that the surge needs to be addressed "immediately" as the White House repeatedly downplays the United States coronavirus surge in new cases. The Atlanta mayor says she has coronavirus, but says that she doesn't have any symptoms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump speech at Mount Rushmore event is mask optional with 7,500 seats lined up closely together. Dr. Fauci warns public to avoid crowds, wear a mask, and keep physical distance. U.S. hits 100,000+ coronavirus cases over two days. 35 states see a rise in coronavirus cases in the past week. At least eight secret service agents stuck in Phoenix with coronavirus after preparing for visit by Vice President Pence. Surgeon General doesn’t tell people to avoid crowds despite CDC warning against large gatherings. According to camp aide, Trump’s Mount Rushmore speech will accuse the left of trying to “Divide our country” by “Tearing down our history” People crowding Florida beaches today as Florida now leads U.S. in average of new cases per day. Texas reports third straight day with 7,000+ new cases. Top health official in Galveston, Texas “very worried” about surge. California man dies from coronavirus soon after expressing regret over attending party. California hospitalization rates hit new high with 5,500+ patients. California Surgeon General expresses the stress of the pandemic and not being in school can affect kids’ physical health. California Surgeon General reacts to how racial inequities and pandemic are affecting Black Americans saying, “This is a time for change” and while science shows the injustices Black Americans experience has “A direct biological affect on our bodies.” Rep. Liz Cheney takes repeated jabs at Trump and avoids counterpunch. Americas denied Italy entry due to high U.S. infection rates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

38 states seeing are seeing a rise in coronavirus cases in the past week. Trump says that "the crisis is being handled" as United States braces for setting another record for daily cases. Trump says "We're putting out the flames" about the coronavirus and that things are "going well" amid surges. Fauci says "well beyond the worst spikes that we've seen" and warns that "we are not going in the right direction." Trump touts plans to attend a Mt. Rushmore event, where there are no plans for social disancing or mask requirements. Herman Cain is in the hospital with coronavirus less than two weeks after attending Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. Arizona emergency rooms is inundated with record number of patients as intensive care units reach 89 percent capacity. An Arizona emergency room doctor braces for surge ahead of the holiday weekend. A Texas doctor says that "the patients are getting younger and they're more sick... lost track of how many people were in their 20s." Texas hits new hospitalizations record with 7,382 patients. CNN goes inside a Texas hospital that is overwhelmed with patients. A Broadway actor says he is having symptoms 107 days after testing positive for coronavirus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States nears 128,000 deaths as Trump predicts virus will disappear. Kansas City mayor receives racist texts and death threat after announcing mask mandate. Trump tries to save face by saying he's "all for masks," when he said "I don;t see it for myself" before, as 22 states roll back reopenings and cases surge. A growing number of Trump allies say wearing a mask works, Trump still resists a national mandate about wearing masks. Trump says that the coronavirus is going to "just disappear. I hope" as the World Health Organization says the "pandemic is actually speeding up." Trump's aides are divided over whether Trump should put focus back on pandemic as Trump hopes virus will "disappear." Sources say that some Trump aides are concerned that Trump appears to be disengaged on coronavirus crisis as cases surge. Trump says, "I think we did it all right... we're credited with doing a great job" about coronavirus response. Georgia, Arizona, Texas and California set new coronavirus case records. California reports record number of new cases as governor orders nearly 75 percent of state to halt indoor businesses. 37 states see rise in coronavirus cases in past week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States deaths have surpassed 127,000. South Dakota governor says no to social distancing planned and masks optional Trump event. The rate of new coronavirus cases trending up in 36 states and down in two states. A new study finds that droplets can travel farther than six feet. Fauci says the United States is "going in the wrong direction" and warns that the United States could hit 100,000 new cases a day as Trump blames China. Fauci also says to "stop going to bars, they're really not good." The CDC director says that hospitalizations is now going up in 12 states. Colorado orders partial shutdown and Texas hits record in daily coronavirus cases. Colorado is the 18th states to pause its reopening as coronavirus cases rise. A source says that White House officials were warned of a potential Russian bounty plot, for killings of Unites States troops, in early 2019; more than a year before Trump claimed he was not briefed. China discovers new Swine Flu with "pandemic potential." Fauci says "we need to keep our eye" on new Swine Flue in China. Health expert says we could face "catastrophic future" if new waves of coronavirus, flu season or swine flu happen at same time. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices