Erin Burnett OutFront

Chris Christie was hospitalized for Coronavirus after attending a White House event & Trump debate prep: “I was wrong” to believe the White House was a Covid “safe zone“ & "I was wrong not to wear a mask”. Trump falsely claims 85% of people wearing masks “catch” Coronavirus. President Trump also falsely claims Dr. Fauci who has served under 6 presidents, is a Democrat. Republican Senator Ben Sasse had some harsh words for President Trump on a conference call with voters: “I don’t think the way he has led through Covid has been reasonable or responsible or right”; "he “kisses dictators’ butts” & “flirted with white supremacists”. Trump & Biden are about to take part in dueling town halls tonight. Kamala Harris is off the campaign trail after one of her aides tests positive for Covid-19. Obama urges voters to “keep making your voices heard” despite long voting lines: “our democracy depends on it”. Trump tries to win over suburban women as polls show Biden’s edge with women is double Clinton’s margin in 2016. Trump tells suburban women “I let you have the American dream”. Trump falsely claims votes for him are being thrown out. California GOP says it will defy today’s deadline to remove unofficial ballot drop boxes across the state. Amid tight Florida race, some seniors who backed Trump in 2016 now favor Biden due to Trump's Coronavirus response. 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 holds rally in Iowa with few masks, no social distancing. Minnesota has traced 16 cases to back to Trump events last month. The White House is now embracing a herd immunity proposal that many experts have condemned. A top doctor compares it to “mass murder”. Trump supporter says: “If I’m gonna get sick and die, I guess it’s my turn”. The White House reveals that Barron Trump also had the virus, but is now negative. Early voting breaks records in multiple counties across Texas. More than 14.3 million general election ballots have already been cast so far. Some voters wait in hours-long lines across the country. Massachusetts Republican Governor says he won’t support Trump. Biden, & Trump set to hold dueling town halls tomorrow night after the debate was canceled. Lindsey Graham raises less than half of his Democratic challenger’s record-breaking $57 million haul. Graham raised $28M. Graham calls segregation “the good old days,” but says he was speaking with “deep sarcasm”. Amy McGrath takes on Mitch McConnell’s coronavirus response as McConnell paints candidate as a far-left Democrat. Senate control at stake as multiple seats could flip to Democrats. McConnell is also under fire for laughing about his failure to pass a Coronavirus relief bill during debate. CNN: the Fed’s chased a suspected foreign link to Trump’s 2016 campaign cash for three years. The investigation targeting Trump’s 2016 campaign cash also led to the lockdown of an entire floor of a federal courthouse. Washington Post: Trump-hyped investigation into Obama officials concludes without charges. Trump declines to say if he will bring back Attorney General Bill Barr if he wins a second term. 36 states are seeing cases trend higher, hospitalizations are also on the rise. Man loses father to coronavirus and 7 other family members. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Harris presses Judge Barrett on Obamacare, abortion and other topics. President Trump holds campaign rally in Pennsylvania with few masks, no social distancing; packs schedule with rallies after being sickened with coronavirus. FBI: group in Michigan kidnapping plot also eyed Virginia governor. Virginia governor points to Trump's rhetoric after FBI says extremist group eyed kidnapping him and Michigan governor. More than 10.5 million general election ballots cast so far. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump holds first rally since diagnosis, Fauci: Holding political rallies is "asking for trouble; .White House Doctor say Trump tested negative; but still haven't revealed when Trump tested negative before getting sick. Fauci said Trump should take down ads featuring him; would be outrageous be if the campaign used his words in more ads To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the upcoming presidential debate cancelled, President Trump announces plans for an upcoming Rose Garden event at the White House on Saturday along with a campaign rally in Florida on Monday. Dr. Fauci refers to the previous White House event two weeks ago as "a superspreader event". Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana as powerful category 2 storm. Suspects in plot to kidnap Michigan governor ranted against government online; Michigan governor calls them "domestic terrorists". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 men were charged in an alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor and overthrow several state governments. The group has ties to an extremist group and wanted to, “instigate a civil war”. The suspects in the plot to kidnap the Governor discussed detonating explosive devices to divert police and successfully detonated an IED to test its capabilities. Gov. Whitmer points to Trump’s rhetoric and says, “they are complicit” and that the, “hate groups heard the president’s word….as a call to action”. Trump’s doctor said that the President is clear to return to public events on Saturday, and says he’s “completed his course of therapy”; doesn’t say if Trump is still contagious or when he last tested negative. The White House is saying that the date of Trump’s last negative test is “private medical history”. In total reversal, Trump is now interested in a big stimulus deal after abruptly calling off talks two days ago. Nancy Pelosi pushes bill to determine whether Trump is capable of serving as president. Trump calls Kamala Harris “unlikeable” & a “monster”. The Presidential Debate Commission states that the next debate is not officially canceled yet. Trump goes off the rails in rambling hour-long interview with Fox Business. A GOP senator has distanced herself from Trump as the race in Arizona heats up. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The COVID-19 outbreak at the White House is growing. Eleven people have been confirmed to have the virus including President Trump's top adviser Stephen Miller. Miller confirmed it in a statement to CNN. He said he had been working remotely and self-isolating, testing negative for the past five days except for Tuesday when he tested positive. Along with Miller, two more press aides tested positive for the virus. As the cases in the White House grow, senior pentagon leadership are quarantining as well. Tuesday, the Pentagon announced a top U.S. Coast Guard official tested positive. President Trump has stopped stimulus talks with Democrats. He tweeted, he would resume the negotiations after he wins the elections. The DOW closed 375 points following his announcement. Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden is sharing a message of unity. He also warned of the "cost of division" in a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Biden delivered a call to turn past a moment he said is "neither good nor normal" and unify. Michelle Obama is also giving her final push for Biden as election day nears. The Joe Biden campaign released her video message Tuesday, where the former first lady urged undecided voters to vote their conscious. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump returned to the white house Monday evening after being admitted at Walter Reed Hospital last Friday; due to positive coronavirus test. Trump takes his mask off as soon as he reached the white house as cases rises amongst his staff members. Trump is still infected with coronavirus. Also, reports multiple white house staffers to keep positive reports quiet. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With President Trump at Walter Reed, the White House says there will not be a transfer of power. According to a source, Trump was spooked 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

Bolton on Trump telling Proud Boys to “standby”: “it was a real threat…He knew exactly what he meant”. Leader of far-right group Proud Boys also leads grassroots group supporting Trump. Bolton: “I’m worried” Trump thinks his only road to reelection may be “keeping things in a state of chaos”; U.S. can survive contested election if we don’t lose control. Growing fears about voter intimidation after Trump tells his supporters to watch polling places. Michael Cohen: President thinks Proud Boys is “Trumps Army” & his message was “stand by for me” when he loses. Admin official: White House directive early on was masks weren’t “a good look”; wanted to portray there was nothing to worry about. Trump set to hold rallies in Wisconsin despite warning from task force of “rapid worsening” in the state. White House fight over masks signaled virus plans running awry. White House fails to outright denounce white supremacy. Biden distances himself from progressives amid Trump attacks; says “I am the Democratic Party”. Fox News’ Chris Wallace speaks out after chaotic debate: Trump “bears the primary responsibility”. Rep. Porter grills pharmacy executive over price of cancer drug. Voters in Michigan swing county give opinion of Trump, Biden. One Michigan swing county voter who voted for Reagan and Bush says Trump “scares me and I can’t vote for him”. “First Ladies” premieres this Sunday at 10pm ET; New series chronicles the life of 6 women in the White House. Michelle Obama: “There is no handbook for incoming First Ladies”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump again refuses to clearly condemn white supremacists. Trump campaign adviser: “F*** the Proud Boys...Not that hard”. Trump claims he doesn’t know who the Proud Boys are hours after saying at debate, “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by”. Presidential debate commission to change format after chaotic Trump-Biden debate. Chris Wallace tells the New York Times: “I’m just sad with the way last night turned out…I’ve never been through anything like this”. Wisconsin reports highest number of Covid hospitalizations. 26 states seeing a rise in cases vs. previous week. Wisconsin E.R. doctor on coronavirus: “The second wave is here and it is here with a vengeance”. White House task force warns of “rapid worsening” in Wisconsin amid surge in hospitalizations and cases ahead of Trump visit. Allies try to defend Trump after he refuses to condemn white supremacists. Trump adviser says debate moderator to blame for Trump failing to condemn movement. Trump claims he paid “millions of dollars” in taxes for 2016 & 2017 after New York Times reported he only paid $750. Trump tweets voting disinformation about NY ballot misprint. Trump makes misleading claim of voter fraud: “bad things happen in Philadelphia”. Trump makes baseless voter fraud claims at debate. Philadelphia Inquirer: Mayor is preparing for voter intimidation after Trump’s debate comments. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the first presidential debate, nearly 1.2 million ballots have already been cast. The CNN election coverage team discuss their predictions and expectations for tonight's debate and take a deep dive inside both candidate's debate preparations. Coronavirus, economy, race and Supreme Court expected to be among topics. John King gives a breakdown on the race to 270 for both candidates. Undecided Ohio voters look ahead to tonight's debate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Dodged questions when asked about his taxes and debt, business loses and who he owes more than 300 Million dollars in loans.Dr. Fauci, says the United States is not in a good place with the corona virus heading to the fall. Trump plans to do 150 million rapid Covid-19 test across the nation Voters react to Trump tax bombshell, Woman voter says that it's not a deal breaker for her. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Accusing the Democrats of "playing games," Trump cites tossed Pennsylvania ballots in an attempt to undermine election. Officials say 9 ballots (out of millions) discarded in "error". White House Chief of Staff attacks Trump's handpicked FBI Director for saying there's been no "coordinated national voter fraud effort". In Louisville, protestors take to the streets for the third night over lack of charges in the Breonna Taylor case. In COVID-19 news, Trump has lost patience with CDC Director as sober warnings contradict Trump's rosy messaging. And in a war of words, Trump accuses Governor Cuomo of wanting to put New York at the end of vaccine list after Cuomo questions the politicization of vaccine. According to a source, President Trump has made his pick for the Supreme Court nomination and top election officials in Pennsylvania warn of voting technicalities as swing states, like Pennsylvania, see a surge in mail-in ballot requests. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump supporter: Before Trump, nobody knew about mail-in “cheating”. Trump intensifies attacks on election: “not sure” it can be honest. FBI chief: Not seen evidence of national voter fraud by mail. Trump supporters: if Trump loses, it will be a rigged election. Louisville braces for second night of protests after no officers charged directly with death of Breonna Taylor. Protesters face off with apparent armed vigilantes in Louisville. Trump, FBI Chief at odds over scale of foreign election meddling. Trump holds rally with few masks, little social distancing as CDC projects up to 226K coronavirus deaths by October 17th as data shows new case counts are rising in 21 states. HHS & FDA Chiefs vow science, not politics, will guide vaccine approval after Trump threatens to override new guidance. New York Gov., Michigan Gov. call for congressional probe into Trump’s “politicization” of coronavirus. Gov. Cuomo: “I’m not going to trust the federal government’s opinion” on vaccine, New York will perform its own review. Louisville mayor extends curfew through the weekend. Trump booed as he pays respects to Ginsburg at court. Sen. Susan Collins faces toughest reelection yet. Maine’s Sen. Collins fights to keep seat as vote to back Trump’s previous SCOTUS pick may come back to haunt her. Maine Voter: I never would vote for Collins after Kavanaugh vote. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 9pm curfew is about to go into effect in Louisville Kentucky amid protests. No officers directly charged with Breonna Taylor’s death. Protesters take to the streets after one officer is charged in Breonna Taylor case, but not for her death. Kentucky Attorney General: Officers “justified” in use of force despite firing 32 shots. Trump refuses to commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses election. Repeats baseless claim of fraudulent mail-in voting. Trump says he may overrule FDA on vaccine guidelines. Trump claims the FDA has politicized vaccine approval despite politicizing vaccine, and the Coronavirus himself. Dr. Birx and Dr. Fauci have repeatedly been absent from Trump’s briefings. Controversial Dr. Scott Atlas at Present Trump’s side instead. Source says Dr. Birx believes new doctor on task force is feeding President Trump misleading information about efficacy of masks. Sources: Dr. Birx has told people she is “distressed” with task force’s direction, describes Covid response as nightmarish. Dr. Fauci clashes with Sen. Rand Paul during Coronavirus hearing: “I challenge that senator”. Amy Coney Barrett warned in 2016 of Supreme Court appointments that could “dramatically flip the balance of power”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaking for the first time since the U.S. topped 200,000 deaths, President Trump continues to blame China for the U.S. coronavirus death toll, going on to say that the toll would be higher if not for his response. According to the Washington Post, the FDA plans to announce more rigorous standards for a coronavirus vaccine. Potential pick to replace Justice Ginsburg, Amy Coney Barrett, was back at the White House for a second day. 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 deaths is about to reach 200,000 as Trump gives himself "an A+" for his "on the job" pandemic performance. The Trump earlier said, "We've done a phenomenal job." United States has 4 percent of the world's population, but 21 percent of coronavirus deaths. Trump supporters boo Ohio republican for encouraging them to wear masks. The CDC suddenly reverses guidelines that said covid can spread through "small particles, such as those in aerosols." The CDC reverses itself and says that new language on how covid spread was added in "error" amid concerns about political pressure. The Trump administration and the Department of Justice names New York City, Seattle and Portland as "anarchy" cities and jurisdictions and threatens to cut funding; swing-state cities have not been named. The GOP discusses two options for timing of SCOTUS conformation vote, as Trump says he "much rather have a vote before the election." CNN reports that Trump met with candidate Judge Amy Coney Barrett at the White House today and says that Judge Barbara Lagoa is "excellent" and was seen as "very impressive." Campaign door knocking takes on a new meaning, amid the Pandemic, in Nevada as the state surpasses 1,5000 coronavirus deaths. 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 holds crowded campaign event in Bemidji, Minnesota; very few masks were worn. At odds with his own CDC Chief's timeline, President Trump now claims "every American" will have access to a vaccine by April. After a years long battle with pancreatic cancer, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WH Aide says Trump didn’t want to hear about rising Covid cases or deaths. His “Biggest Concern” was reelection. Biden vows aggressive campaign schedule; says he takes nothing for granted in call with senate dems. Former WH Aide: Trump said maybe “Covid is a good thing” because he doesn’t have to shake hands with “disgusting people”. Trump holds crowded event with no social distancing, few masks all despite telling Woodward virus is “so easily transmissible” as U.S. nears 200,000 deaths. Former WH Aide on coronavirus: “It was shocking to see the President saying that the virus was a hoax”. Trump holds crowded Wisconsin event as the state sets daily record for Covid-19 cases. Trump blames blue states for virus death toll. Michigan officials admit ballot misprint, reject Trump’s claim of illegal behavior. CNN will host a town hall with Joe Biden tonight; audience attends drive-in due to coronavirus. Trump stokes culture wars in speech announcing commission to “promote patriotic education”. 59 Western wildfires burn nearly 6 million acres; Trump blames poor management, not climate change. Hurricanes leave states flooded. Federal judge stops USPS changes that slowed mail delivery. Federal judge blocks postal service changes, blasts ‘Politically motivated" attack by Trump administration. Sheriff: very promising leads in ambush shooting of deputies; rewards for info rises to $640,000 as manhunt intensifies. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump blames blue states for high virus death toll. Trump again teases health care plan yet offers no details. Trump claims CDC Chief’s comments to congress on vaccine timeline and masks being more effective than vaccines were wrong. Trump says masks are “not more effective” than a vaccine while CDC Chief Robert Redfield says masks are “more guaranteed” to protect than a vaccine. CDC official says Redfield is “a convenient punching bag” for Trump. Trump confirms another White House staffer has tested positive for coronavirus. Trump says CDC Chief made a “mistake” for saying today that a vaccine won’t be widely available in U.S. for up to a year from now. Trump answers question about how Americans can trust him when he’s contradicting the CDC chief by replying “Because of the great job we’ve done”. Trump says U.S. would look much better “if you took the blue states out” for Covid deaths. Redfield says there is “clear scientific evidence” masks work; while Trump continues to hold rallies with few masks. Minnesota governor asks Trump campaign to abide by state’s mask order at upcoming rally. Trump shares manipulated video of Biden with anti-police anthem. Internal Astrazeneca document obtained by CNN reveals vaccine trial participants serious 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 said tonight about coronavirus that, "I didn't downplay coronavirus... I actually, in many ways, I up-played it." Trump said on tape prior to tonight, "I wanted to always play it down." Hurricane Sally is hours away from making landfall on the Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast is bracing for extreme flooding as conditions deteriorate. More than 18,000 customers are without power in three states. Hurricane Sally is the third hurricane this season for the region. At least 36 people are dead in the west coast wildfires. Western wildfires have burned more than 4.7 million acres, which is more land than six Rhode Islands. Nearly 90 wildfires burn in the western United States as Trump deflects on whether he believes in climate change. Firefighters are battling at least 87 wildfires in 11 states. Dramatic video moments after ambush, shows deputy helping her partner after she was shot herself. The ambush shooting on two deputies comes amid rising tensions between law enforcement and the Los Angeles community. Biden heads to Florida amid struggles with Hispanic voters. Polls show Biden losing ground to Trump with Hispanic voters, says the case against Trump is an "easy one." Head of major Hispanic group reportedly calls Biden outreach "lackluster." 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 is moving forward with his rallies. He held his second indoor event in two days in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday. People packed the event, few wore masks and there was no social distancing except for the President himself. This comes as Trump's final phone call with legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to light. CNN obtained excerpts of the 10-minute conversation, which shows Trump told Woodward, "nothing more could have been done," in regard to the coronavirus. Officials within The White House Administration have been altering the CDC's weekly science reports, according to sources. A federal official told CNN, the Trump administration alters the CDC's weekly science reports so they don't undermine Trump and are consistent with Trump's message on the virus. The manhunt is intensifying for the gunman who ambushed two Los Angeles County sheriff deputies. Both deputies remain in the hospital. They are expected to survive. Nearly 90 large wildfires are burning throughout the western United States. Trump visited California Monday to be briefed on the fires. He laughed about the science of climate change. So far, California wildfires have burned an area almost the size of Connecticut. Hurricane Sally is intensifying into a category 2 storm. The Gulf Coast is now bracing for possible landfall within 24 hours. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid political pressure from the Trump Administration, a prosecutor in the Durham investigation of the Russia involvement in the 2016 election has resigned. Dr. Fauci disagrees with President Trump's claim that the U.S. is "rounding the corner" on the Coronavirus pandemic. Democrats lead in absentee ballot requests in Florida and North Carolina. Attorney General Bill Barr echoes Trump's sentiment on mail-in voting, claiming that voting by mail "opens up the door to coercion". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump on covid remarks from February: "Nobody thought it was bad," Trump in February: "more deadly than even your strenuous flus", CDC projects up to 25,000 more virus deaths in next 3 weeks, New details on Trump's phone calls with Bob Woodward, GOP senator on Trump's health care plan: "It's B.S." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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