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Trump Will Hold Events In Arizona Despite New Record Of Cases And Deaths

The United States coronavirus death toll is at 121,000 as cases rise in 25 states, half of the United States see an alarming rise in new infections. The Texas governor says that the coronavirus is "spreading at an unacceptable rate" in state. New cases surge in Dallas County. Funeral held for Rayshard Brooks, who was shot by Atlanta police. GOP Senator Braun tries to break deadlock on police reform, Wolf Blitzer speaks to the senator about compromise. Braun's bill limits qualified immunity for cops. Trump said "I don't kid" on slowing tests, after White House officials said he's kidding. The EU is considering blocking Americans from entering even after it reopens as United States cases surge. Fauci and CDC director contradict Trump by saying the United States needs more testing, not less. Trump says if the United States did fewer coronavirus tests, "we'd have far fewer cases." Fauci says that we're seeing a "disturbing surge" in infections in parts of the nation, but is "cautiously optimistic" that a vaccine could be ready by 2021. Fauci also says that the next two weeks will be "crucial" as the number of cases surge. CDC chief says that the coronavirus has "brought this nation to its knees." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 202038 min

Rate of Coronavirus up in 23 States, Led by California, Texas, Florida & Arizona

The rate of new coronavirus cases are up in 23 states. The states leading the charts include some of the largest: California, Texas, Florida and Arizona. President Trump is refusing to answer the question on whether he asked for coronavirus testing to be slowed down, after saying it at a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was asked during an interview with E.W. Scripps News Monday. The White House insisted the president was speaking "in jest" when he made the comment "slow the testing down." The White House is also defending Trump's use of the racial slur "Kung Flu" to describe the Coronavirus. During a press conference Monday, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said, Trump was only pointing to the origin of the disease, China. The United States has now surpassed 120,000 confirmed Coronavirus deaths with almost 2.3 million confirmed cases. New York City and Washington D.C. have entered phase two of reopening cities with restaurants and retail shops. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said, the state went from the highest transmission rate in the United States to the lowest. In Florida, the State's Health Department confirmed on Monday there are now more than 100,000 coronavirus cases. Now, Miami officials are requiring residents to wear a mask when out in public. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202038 min

Trump Threatens Protesters Who Plan on Showing up at Tomorrow's Rally in Tulsa

Juneteenth rallies are taking place across the country as the United States confronts systematic racism. Trump is going ahead with his rally in Tulsa after Oklahoma sets a one day record for new coronavirus cases. Florida is also reporting a one day record for new cases with 4,000 today. Atlanta police officers are calling out sick to protest the charges in the Rayshard Brooks murder. The U.S Coronavirus death toll is now approaching 119,000. 23 states are now experiencing case spikes amid fears that the nation re-opened too soon. The World Health Organization reported 150,000 plus new cases today, a new single day record. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 202038 min

Ex-Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Turns Himself In

Trump in turmoil as he denies coronavirus rates that are on the rise, rebuked in Bolton Book and he suffers from big Scotus losses. The Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA, as Chief Justice Roberts again sides with Liberals. Trump then asks "Do you get the impression the Supreme Court doesn't like me?" after two big losses. Bolton says that Trump is not "fit for office" as book bombshells revealed. Trump is claiming that coronavirus is "dying out." Trump also said, "testing is overrated," although I created the "greatest testing machine in history." Trump says he made Juneteenth famous and that "nobody had ever heard of it." Trump also says that some rallygoers may be infected, but only a "small percentage." The United States coronavirus deaths surpasses more than 118,000 and new cases are up in 23 states. Fauci laments "anti-science bias" where authority is not believed. Ex-officer who shot Rayshard Brooks turns himself in as the lawyer for the second officer denies he's a state witness. Sources say that more officers are calling out sick in Atlanta today. Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one with the district attorney in the Rayshard Brooks case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 202037 min

Rayshard Brooks' Family Makes Remakes

Felony murder is among 11 charges filed against ex-Atlanta officer who willed Rayshard Brooks. The second officer faces three charges in Rayshard Brooks' shooting and has agreed to be a state witness. Rayshard Brooks' family speaks after the officer who shot him was charged with murder. Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks could face the death penalty or life in prison if convicted. Republicans unveil a police reform proposal. The United States coronavirus death toll has surpassed 117,000 as 21 states see rise in new confirmed cases. Trump moves ahead with indoor rally plans despite science and dire warnings. Florida reports more than 2,600 new cases today, after setting one-day record of nearly 2,8000 on Monday. Official says Trump and Pence are "in denial" about the reality of the virus surge. Texas, Florida and Arizona report record one-day rise in new infections. A study shows that wearing masks has prevented more than 200,000 United States cases. Tulsa sees a new daily record for cases ahead of Trump rally. Oklahoma, the site of Trump's rally sees 3 percent jump in cases since Tuesday. Tulsa health director warns of coronavirus infection risk at large gatherings ahead of Trump's rally. Fauci said, "I would not attend Trump rally over coronavirus concerns." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 202047 min

22nd Day Of Protests Continues As Trump Orders Modest Police Reform

Pence denies the possibility of a second pandemic wave as the United States death toll surpasses 116,000 and cases rise in 18 states. There was a blatant lack of masks and social distancing at a Trump White House event. Oklahoma Health Department urges Trump rally attendees to 'seek out testing" ahead of event. The department also issues guidance ahead of the Trump rally in Tulsa. De Blasio says New York City can begin phase two of its reopening next week. Texas reaches a new record high for daily Covd-19 cases. New virus cases are rising in Southern and Western United States. Fauci says its "troublesome" that states are not adhering to guidelines. A key model is projecting over 200,000 United States deaths by October. A study shows that steroid drug cuts risk of dying by one-third in sickest patients. United States government is exploring 14 coronavirus vaccine candidates with the goal of narrowing the candidates to 7. Trump forcefully defends police while ordering modest police reforms. Trump signs an order recommending that police ban chokeholds expect when officers' life are at risk. Sports leagues are playing a pivotal role in movement for social and racial justice. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 202038 min

Atlanta Mayor Signs Orders On Police Use Of Force

The 21st day of protests commences after the police killing of a Black man in Atlanta intensifies for racial justice. After the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, the Atlanta mayor signs orders on police use of force. Rayshard Brooks' widow speaks on his death and says, "it was murder." Newly released dispatcher audio reveals concern over officers' use of force on George Floyd. Trump says he'll sign an executive order on police reform tomorrow. 19 Atlanta police officers have resigned in the last 10 days, the number of police resignations grows amid calls for police reform. Trump reschedules Tulsa rally amid backlash over plans to hold the rally on Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery. Trump claims nearly one million people want tickets to his Tulsa rally as experts warn of coronavirus risk.Trump's recent walk down a ramp at West Point is raising health questions. The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 116,000. The FDA ends emergency use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine citing "serious cardiac adverse events." The NFL Network says that several Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans players test positive for coronavirus. Supreme Court says that workers can't be fired for being LGBTQ. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202038 min

Trump stokes racial divisions and defends response to protests

Trump suggests he's done more for blacks than Lincoln; says Lincoln "did good", but it's "always questionable", U.S. Coronavirus death toll surpasses 114,000 as CDC projects 130,000 deaths by July 4, New York governor signs package of sweeping police reform bills. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 202038 min

Top U.S. General Says Appearing In Trump Photo Op Was Mistake

The 17th day of protests begin nationwide, including protests against Trump's visit in Dallas. GOP-led panel moves to remove confederate names on military assets amid Trump's opposition. Trump tweets that "anarchists just took over Seattle" in growing feud with Washing government over protests. Three top Black officials in Dallas are not invited to a Trump event. Trump addresses police reform in Dallas. Trump says the White House is working on an executive order on policing standards for the use of force, including tactics for de-escalation. Trump says, "We will heal no wounds by falsely labeling tens of millions of decent Americans ass racists or bigots." Seattle mayor on Trump's criticism says, Go back to your bunker." Biden is "absolutely convinced" that the military would escort Trump from the White House if he loses and refuses to leave the White House. Trump to hold Tulsa rally on the day marking slave emancipation in the city where racist violence led to 1921 massacre of Black people. The United States coronavirus death toll tops 113,000 as a key model forecasts 170,000 additional coronavirus deaths by October. Dow plunges more than 1,800 points on new coronavirus fears. South Carolina extends state of emergency after spike in coronavirus cases. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 202038 min

The 16th Night Of Protests Are Under Way Over George Floyd's Death

George Floyd's brother says to lawmakers, "stop the pain" and "listen to the call" for policing reforms. Minneapolis police chief promises to regain public's trust. The Minneapolis police chief also says that race is an "inextricably" part of policing. The Minneapolis police chief has also pulled out of negotiations with the police union, as he is looking for "more flexibility in true reform." The Minneapolis mayor backs the the police chief's reform plan. A report says that Derek Chauvin's plea deal was discussed before he was arrested and charged with murder for George Floyd's death. At least 12 cities and municipalities are banning choke holds in policing. Nascar officials say that the display of the confederate flag will be prohibited. Trump says administration won't consider renaming military bases named after confederate military leaders. Kudlow joins Attorney General Barr and the national security adviser in denying systemic racism. Officials say that Trump is eyeing a meeting with social justice campaigners. Sources say that Trump and McConnell met at White House to discuss senate races amid concerns about president's poll numbers. Coronavirus cases in the United States nears two million and more than 112,000 deaths. A Harvard doctor says 100,000 more Americans will die from coronavirus by September. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 202038 min

George Floyd To Be Laid To Rest After Emotional Final Memorial

The 15th night of protests are underway as George Floyd is laid to rest. George Floyd's funeral procession is on it's way to the cemetery in Houston, after George was eulogized by family, friends and leaders. Horse drawn carriage takes George Floyd to his final resting place. Newly released police body cam video captures a Black man saying "I can't breathe" multiple times during a fatal arrest in Texas. Wolf Blitzer discusses what "Defund The Police" advocates hope to accomplish. Trump tweets a baseless smear while questioning if an elderly Buffalo protester shoved by the police, was a "set up." Most of the GOP senators are being silent on Trump's tweet about the elderly protestor. McConnell refuses to say whether Trump's tweet on elderly Buffalo protestor was appropriate. Attorney General Barr contradicts Trump on why president was in a White House bunker. United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 111,000, almost two million cases in the country. Fauci says that the coronavirus is "my worst nightmare," worse than Ebola or HIV. More than 60 coronavirus cases are tied to Memorial Day gatherings in Vermont. The World Health Organization tries to clear up confusing comments made about asymptomatic spread of the virus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 202039 min

Thousands Of People Pay Respects To George Floyd In Houston

After what happened to George Floyd, majority of Minnesota's city council announces its support for dismantling the local police department. The Minneapolis mayor is against the abolishment of the police department. Floyd's death sparks global protests against police brutality. The New York City mayor says he will shift funding from police departments to social programs. Trump says, "there won't be defunding, dismantling for our police... 99 percent percent of them are great great people." The White House defends violent dispersal of peaceful protesters. White House officials say, "The president is very much against kneeling." According to a CNN poll, 57 percent of people disapprove of how Trump is handling his job. Campaign says that Biden doesn't support defunding police. Democrats unveil policing and systematic racism legislation. The 14th day of protests are underway after the killing of George Floyd. The Texas govern says Floyd's death will change the arc of the future in the United States. Former Vice President Joe Biden meets with members of George Floyd's family before Floyd's Houston funeral. Bail has been set at the maximum of $1.2 million for the ex-officer who knelt and George Floyd. Trump's re-election campaign set to re-launch in person campaign rallies in next two weeks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 202039 min

Minneapolis votes to ban chokeholds one day after George Floyd memorial

A source says 57 officers have resigned in Buffalo after two were suspended over the pushing of a 75 year old man. Georgia NAACP President calls for the resignation of Atlanta police chief over use of force by officers responding to protests. New video appears to show police striking Manuel Ellis before he died in their custody. Trump says “this is a great day for” George Floyd during a WH event on the economy. U.S. Park Police acknowledge protesters were tear-gassed after Trump and White House denied it. Trump attacks DC mayor calling her incompetent after she asked him to “withdraw all extraordinary” law enforcement and guard troops from the city. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly says he agrees with former defense secretary’s stinging criticism of Trump. Videos surface showing disturbing confrontations with police. Protests in multiple cities around the U.S.. Details emerge about Barr’s role in crackdown on DC protests. Incidents involving NYPD officers & protesters under investigation. Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing New York to pass a new police reform bill. California governor calls for end to police being trained in type of chokehold. Coronavirus cases on the rise. U.S. Coronavirus death toll nearing 109,000. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 202037 min

George Floyd Remembered and Honored in First Memorial Service

Family, friends and city leaders gathered to honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis, in his first memorial service. Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy Thursday, denouncing racism and calling for accountability in the criminal justice system. The event was the first in a series of memorial services to honor his life. The Minnesota attorney general announced all four former police officers involved in the 46-year-old's death have been charged. The announcement came more than a week after Floyd was killed in police custody. On Thursday, three of the former officers also appeared before a judge for their first court hearing. Their bail is now set at a minimum of $750,000. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of protestors took to the streets across the United States Thursday for the tenth day in a row. In Washington D.C., White House officials strengthened the security perimeter of the area. Crews extended a tall metal fence around the White house complex. In New York City, protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge with a police escort chanting "Peaceful Protests." Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is defending Former Defense Secretary James Mattis. Mattis accused Trump of dividing instead of uniting the United States saying he was quote "making a mockery of our constitution." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 202035 min

All Four Officers Now Charged In The Death Of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin's charge has been upgraded to second-degree murder. The three other police officers present at the time of George Floyd's death have been charged with aiding and abetting second degree murder. All four officers involved in Floyd's death charged "in the interest of justice" says Minnesota attorney general. Protests are underway as all four police officers are charged in Floyd's death. Former President Barack Obama speaks about George Floyd's death and nationwide unrest. Obama says, "the involvement of young people makes me optimistic." "Young people have the power and talent to make things change," Obama said. He also says, "bring about real change by highlighting problems, making people in power uncomfortable, and then voting." Obama talks about there being a change in mindset taking place, "we can do better." Obama also says the now compared to the sixties, there's "something different here." Obama said to bring about real change by highlighting problems, making people in power uncomfortable and then voting. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 202052 min

Protests are underway across the United States over George Floyd's death

Mandatory curfews are set in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and more cities as the United States braces for a possible eighth night of unrest in response to the death of George Floyd. Protestors are marching in New York City ahead of the cities 8 p.m. curfew. The 8 p.m. curfew in New York City has been extended for the rest of the week. The New York City mayor says to protest in the daytime and then go home. The New York Police Department commissioner said, "We will get through this together." A source says Attorney General Barr ordered authorities to clear protesters to secure a wider perimeter around Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. George Floyd's family and friends take part in Houston march. Former United States Vice President Joe Biden says, "Our country is crying out for leadership," in response to Trump's actions to current events. Biden also said, "I won't traffic in fear and division, I won't fan the flames of hate." A statement from Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are "anguished by the brutal suffocation" of George Floyd. Bush makes a full statement about Floyd's statement. Floyd's family and friends also hold conference to address rally. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 202052 min

Nation Braces For Possible Seventh Night of George Floyd Protests

George Floyd's family attorney says a private autopsy shows Floyd died of asphyxiation at the hands of police. The attorney also says three other officers "need to be charged... they knew what they were doing could cause death." The medical examiner says George Floyd's death was a homicide resulting from being restrained. George Floyd's brother appeals for peaceful protests and the end to violence as he visits memorial , at the site of his brother's killing. The Minnesota attorney general says that history shows that Floyd's case may not be a "slam dunk." The nation braces for a possible seventh night of unrest with mandatory curfews in effect for multiple cities. Wolf Blitzer shows video of tear gas bring fired at protesters in Philadelphia. Trump calls governors "weak," urges them to dominate" unruly protests, as active duty United States military forces are deploying into District of Columbia and military-style vehicles move onto Pennsylvania Ave near the White House. Obama condemns violence, calls for change in wake of George Floyd protests. The Atlanta curfew is extended for a third night starting at 9pm. The New York City mayor announces an 11pm curfew and doubles police for the night. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 20201h 2m

Ex-Police Officer Charged With Murder In Death of George Floyd

A complaint says that Chauvin, an ex-police officer in Minneapolis, kneeled on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes, including three minutes after he became unresponsive. George Floyd preliminary autopsy says that "no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation. Chauvin has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter. The FBI is asking the public for photos or videos surrounding the death of George Floyd. A CNN correspondent and crew were wrongfully arrested covering riots sparked by George Floyd's death. Minneapolis has imposed an 8 p.m. curfew through the weekend. United States Coronavirus death toll surpasses 102,000. Don Lemon interviews Former Vice President Joe Biden about the death of George Floyd. Biden says that the arrest of the ex-officer in the death of George Floyd is justified. He also said that protesters have a right to be angry and frustrated. Biden said that Trump is being thoroughly, totally irresponsible and wrong with his reaction toward the death of George Floyd and the protests that have begun as an aftermath. Biden says that the American people are outraged by this and that the systemic racism in this country needs to be dealt with. Trump says that he's spoken to George Floyd's 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

May 30, 202056 min

United States Is On Alert For Infection Spikes After States Reopen

The United States coronavirus death toll has surpassed 101,000 and the rate of new coronavirus cases are trending up across most of the South. A key model is projecting 132,000 United States coronavirus deaths by August. The recent projection is 11,000 fewer than the key model's previous forecast. A new model forecasts that more hospital beds will be needed by June. The Columbia Model says that hospitalizations will decrease for two weeks and then rise again, approaching 3,000 hospitalizations a day by June 22. Trump tweets his sympathies and stokes culture wars as death toll climbs. Trump is claiming that there are "many different viewpoints" on wearing a mask despite the CDC guidelines. The New York governor is authorizing business to deny entry to those not wearing masks are face coverings. Dr. Fauci says that "you wear a mask" to "protect each other" and that wearing a mask is a symbol of what "you should be doing." Trump has signed an executive order targeting social media after Twitter fact-checked him for the first time. More than 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits within the last 10 weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Minnesota governor activating National Guard amid protests over George Floyd death. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 202037 min

Wearing A Mask Is A Symbol Of What You Should Be Doing

As of today, new cases for coronavirus are trending up in 14 states, down in 19 and steady in 17 states. Locations of the trending up states include Arkansas, Alabama and West Virginia. Dr. Fauci says the country could see and uptick in cases as states reopen and effects may not be seen for several weeks. California becomes the fourth state with more than 100,000 coronavirus cases. Long Island reopens, while New York City remains the only region in the state not included. Caesars Palace to reopen June 4 and SeaWorld will reopen June 11. Disney World will reopen July 11. Along with saying wearing a mask is a symbol of what you should be doing, Dr. Fauci said it's "quite evident" hydrochloroquine is not effective against coronavirus. He also said that you should wear a mask to "protect each other" and he warns that gathering in large crowds and asking for trouble. The White House press secretary voted by mail 11 times in 19 years. A historic NASA/SpaceX launch is scrubbed due to weather, as the United States coronavirus death toll reaches 100,000. Trump tweets attacks, threats and conspiracies as the death toll increases in number. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 202042 min

The United States Coronavirus Death Toll Is Now Nearing 99,000

The CDC is now saying that coronavirus antibody testing might be wrong half the time. As of now, the rate for new coronavirus cases are trending up in 17 states, down in 20 states and steady in 13 states. The World Health Organization is warming of a second surge in coronavirus. However, ten vaccine candidates are now in human trails. After Trump has refused to wear a mask in front of media, Biden calls Trump "a fool" for mocking masks and then Biden accuses Trump of "stoking death" amid pandemic. Trump then mock Biden with a retweeted post of Biden wearing a mask on Twitter. The White House press secretary says it is "peculiar" that Biden would wear a mask outdoors but "not in his basement, right next to his wife." Trump is claiming that economic recovery and reopening is "ahead of schedule" as the United States coronavirus death toll climbs. Trump is also claiming, without evidence, that mail-in-voting is filled with fraud. CNN reports that Trump is threatening to pull the GOP from North Carolina and NYSE floors have recently reopened with changes after its 8 weeks showdown due to coronavirus concerns. A New York suburb reopens after prolonged coronavirus lockdown. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 202047 min

Americans Flock to Public Places Without Social Distancing With Climbing Coronavirus Death Toll

For Memorial Day weekend, Trump spends majority of the holiday weekend tweeting political attacks and golfing. Trump also visits Fort McHenry on Memorial Day, despite Baltimore mayor's plea to abide by the stay-at-home order. Trump is also threatening to pull the GOP convention from North Carolina if not allowed "full attendance" in an arena. Recently, crowds across the United States are ignoring coronavirus social distancing guidelines as the coronavirus death toll nears 100,000. The gathering are escalating new fears of a new coronavirus spread. A World Health Organization says it's dangerous to assume that the next real "danger point" for the coronavirus isn't until October or November. After a large number of people gathered in Arkansas amid the coronavirus pandemic, the gathering is now linked to a high school swim party. Arkansas is now experiencing a second peak of coronavirus cases. Dr. Birx says its critically important that people wear masks as states reopen and the coronavirus death tolls climb. FDA commissioner warns that coronavirus is not yet contained. The current rate of new coronavirus cases are trending up in 18 states, down in 10 states and steady in 22 states. Novavax is now set to begin its human trails of the experimental coronavirus vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 202037 min

Hydroxychloroquine linked to higher death risk in coronavirus patients

A study finds the drug Trump has touted and taken has been linked to higher death risk in coronavirus patients. The CDC issues new guidance for houses of worship as Trump orders them to open and threatens to “override” governors who refuse to do so. States face critical reopening test as holiday weekend begins. NY, NJ, CT, DE reopen their beaches for Memorial Day weekend. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo states that: “A mask could make the difference between life and death“. The rate of new cases is trending up in 17 states, down in 9, and holding steady in 24 others. The new CDC guidelines state that: Houses of worship should provide soap & hand sanitizer, encourage the use of masks and clean their facilities daily. The holiday weekend is raising fears of the virus spreading across the U.S.. Brazil reported a single day record for number of virus deaths. Trump has decided to remove the watchdog investigating of a key cabinet member. Schools are struggling to decide how and when students should return to campus. Duke University is planning for students to return in person this Fall. The NCAA is allowing voluntary division 1 sports starting on June 1. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202038 min

Trump Chooses Not To Wear Mask During Ford Tour

A new model is predicting case spikes in some states that reopened early, especially states in the south, as the current United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 93,000. Alongside the death rate, the rate of new coronavirus cases are up in 17 states, down in 12 states and steady in 21 states. Physician Anthony Fauci warns "now is not the time to tempt fate" concerning coronavirus. Another model suggests that the United States would have prevented 36,000 deaths if officials had acted a week earlier. The Census Bureau reports that 47 percent of households lost employment income amid coronavirus pandemic. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel discusses with Wolf Blitzer how Trump is breaking state law after he refuses to wear a mask during public Ford plant tour. Nessel says that Trump shows that he doesn't care about state residents by not wearing a mask. Trump says the reason he refused to wear a mask is because he didn't want to give the press "the pleasure" of seeing him in one. However, Trump says he wore a mask during an off-camera tour. Amid some speculation, Trump says he won't replace CDC Director Robert Redfield. Redfield warns of second wave of coronavirus. Brazil sees its biggest single-day spike in new cases. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 202038 min

All 50 states partially reopen as United States death toll tops 92,000

Trump threatens to withhold federal funding for Michigan and Nevada over their mail-in push to voters for upcoming elections. He is falsely claiming the states illegally sent absentee ballot applications to voters. Trump is also blaming China's "incompetence" for "mass worldwide killing" after he praised the country earlier in the pandemic. Sources say that the fate of the CDC director is in question as Trump and the White House are looking for someone to blame for the United States coronavirus breakout. CDC has released detailed guidance on reopening states and removes reopening guidance for religious institutions.The guidance had been shelved by the White House. All 49 states partially open, Connecticut becomes the 50th state to start reopening(. Rate of new coronavirus cases trending up in 18 states , down in 17 and steady in 15 states. Public data on Covid-19 cases in Florida and Georgia are under scrutiny. Delaware's stores and beaches are reopening as governor extends the states stay-at-home order until May 31. Pence travels for the first time since press secretary recently tested positive. Animals are having positive test results for Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Nursing home workers are saying that a lack of personal protective equipment is contributing to nursing home coronavirus cases. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 202038 min

United States Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 91,000

United States deaths caused by the coronavirus reaches 91,000, as New York study shows higher death rates among Black and Latino people. Meanwhile, all states will have reopening plans underway by the end of the week. However, the United States-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel and Hawaii extends its 14 day quarantine for arriving visitors. Southwest Airlines reports an improvement in its bookings. A key model has slightly lowered its projected death toll, as rates of new coronavirus cases are up in 17 states, down in 16 and steady in 17. Massachusetts now has 87,000+ coronavirus cases and 5,800 coronavirus deaths. Offices, stores and barbers are cleared to reopen June 1 in Boston. Wolf Blitzer discusses Trump defending his use of unproven drug while defying warning about the drug's risks. Trump has defended his use of the drug three times in 24 hours. Trump says it gives him an "additional level of security." With Memorial Day approaching, New York will allow ceremonies with up to 10 people in attendance. Meanwhile, Oklahoma packs hundreds into graduation ceremony. Wolf Blitzer discusses colleges ending in-person classes after Thanksgiving 2020. The NFL plans to reopen its facilities with restrictions as its upcoming season looms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 202038 min

U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 90,000, 1.5 million cases

Trump says he’s taking now hydroxychloroquine even though the FDA has warned against taking the drug. Trump is also saying that it was secretary Pompeo that asked for the inspector general to be fired. California moves to next phase of re-opening. Texas also reopening despite biggest one day jump in new cases. Drug company is saying vaccine shows promise in stopping coronavirus. The rate of cases is trending down in 18 states, up in 17, and steady in 15. The University of South Carolina will end in-person classes after Thanksgiving. Big automakers resuming production at U.S. plants today. Trump says reopening “moving quickly but safely”. Pompeo refused to be interviewed by IG office investigating his role in fast-tracking Saudi arms sales. CNN is reporting that the fired inspector general was investigating Pompeo’s role in Saudi arms sale. Schools face decisions on reopening for Fall term. The University of Arizona plans to test faculty, staff & students, reduce class sizes and plan to elevate dorm cleaning. Trump says his administrations response “negates” restaurant CEO’s suggestion that industry’s recovery will be difficult. Trump says restaurants will be “back into business like you had it” despite restriction on customer limits. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202038 min

U.S. Coronavirus death toll surpasses 87,000; Trump claims fully approved vaccine available to public by years end; White House defends scrapping of Obama pandemic playbook.

Trump: "Vaccine or no vaccine, we're back"; rate of new cases down in 28 states, up in 7, steady in 15; the number of new coronavirus cases is going down in more than half of states amid reopening moves; 48 states partially reopened or easing restrictions by this weekend; U.S. retail sales plunge a record 16.4% in April; Texas reports highest one day death toll 2 weeks after reopening; protesters demand Michigan Gov speed up reopening; some NC sheriffs pushing to allow indoor church services; some parts of New York eligible to reopen today, but millions remain under stay-at-home orders; beaches in NY, CT, DE and NJ to open Memorial Day weekend; DeBlasio says NYC beaches "Not ready" to reopen; Maryland stay-at-home order just ended, but Baltimore & some counties still closed; New vaccine chief: early data suggests doses by end of year; Trump: working to manufacture multiple vaccines; Trump defends rapid coronavirus tests used by WH as FDA warns they may be infections; WH: Trump "streamlined" the national security council; China softens tone towards U.S. after weeks of growing tension; China stresses need for stable relations with U.S.; CNN: DOJ officials were at odds before deciding to drop Flynn case; tracking the pandemic's impact on communities of color.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202037 min

U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 85,000; Ousted vaccine chief: 12 to 18 months for a vaccine an "aggressive schedule," will likely take longer;New York Stock Exchange to partially reopen trading floor in late May

Ousted vaccine chief: "Time is running out," virus is "everywhere"; rate of new coronavirus cases, deaths in U.S. trending down; Los Angeles requires face coverings outdoors; Ousted chief warns of "darkest winter" without planning; Wisconsin Governor: "Wild West" after state's stay-at-home order struck down; Florida's Miami-Dade & Broward Counties to reopen Monday; 18 states reporting mysterious illness in children; Louisiana to reopen gyms, barbers, casinos at reduced capacity; NYC Mayor: "Good day" as virus tracking indicators go down; Parts of New York State to begin reopening tomorrow; Trump's Mar-A-Lago Resort to partially reopen Saturday; Trump calls ousted vaccine chief a "disgruntled employee" after damning testimony about ignored coronavirus warnings; Trump again fails to wear a mask while touring a mask facility; Trump: I "totally" disagree with Fauci on reopening schools; Ousted vaccine chief: Was met with "indifference" when I warned about a lack of protective equipment; Ousted vaccine chief: Americans "need to be told the truth"...There are "not enough tests"; GOP's Burr to step down as Senate Intel Chair as FBI probes his stock trades after coronavirus briefings; More than 36 million Americans filed new jobless claims in past 2 months; Number of new coronavirus cases going down in 24 states, rising in 9 states and holding steady in 17 states; Delaware slowly reopens as new cases rise; NJ plans to open beaches Memorial Day weekend;Wisconsin Governor: "Wild West" after state's stay-at-home order struck down; Wisconsin Supreme Court calls Democratic Governor's stay-at-home order unlawful and unenforceable; Some in Wisconsin pack bars after court overturns Governor's stay-at-home order; Global coronavirus deaths surpass 300,000; Questions about accuracy of Russia's coronavirus numbers; Russia second to U.S. in total coronavirus cases; Russians manipulating numbers to lower death count; China intensifies widespread testing and screening; Wuhan plans to test all 11 million residents over 10 days; Study: Young children not getting enough to eat in nearly 20% of American householdsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 202037 min

United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 83,000; Sources: Administration officials are questioning if the United States coronavirus death toll is inflated; DC extends stay-at-home order to June 8; Businessman: Government ignored offer to make masks;

At least 48 states will be partially reopen by Sunday as some areas extend stay-at-home orders; Sources: Trump questioning if United States coronavirus death toll is inflated as Fauci says it's likely too low; Ousted vaccine chief to warn of "darkest winter in modern history"; Kushner says he's unaware of any talks on altering election day after suggestion Nov 3 might not be firm; Federal chief: Burden of this crisis has "Fallen most heavily on those least able to bear it"; Leaders named for "warp speed" vaccine effort; L.A. County reopens beaches as stay-at-home orders likely to last three more months; Grocery prices soaring at highest rate in 46 years; Goldman Sachs warns 1-in-4 Americans could be unemployed; Key model projects 147,000 United States deaths by early August; Cases on the rise in South Dakota, Delaware and Arkansas amid push to reopen United States; DC extends stay-at-home order to June 8; CNN poll: 13% rise in visits with friends or family; Multiple states reporting mysterious reactions in children; Nation's largest University system won't bring students back in fall; Trump comments on Dr. Fauci: "He wants to play all sides of the equation"; Whistleblower to testify Trump administration unprepared for pandemic; Michigan governor on protests: "When people congregate they take it back to their communities"; Michigan governor on protests: "When people congregate they take it back to their communities"; New York Times: Michigan has biggest weekly jump in number of people leaving their homes; Michigan governor says she has not talked to Biden about Vice President role; Trump says Fauci's answer on schools reopening "not acceptable"; Russia's reported cases surge, second only to United States; Putin's spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus; Russian-made ventilators linked to spare of hospital fires; Britain allowing people to return to work; London subway station: 60 percent of normal during rush hour; Confusion over UK government's coronavirus messaging; Trump slams Fauci on opening schools;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 202042 min

Los Angeles County likely to remain under stay-at-home order through July; Fauci: United States death toll "Almost certainty higher" than 81,000+ reported; Coronavirus model touted by White House now projects 147,000 United States deaths by August 4th;

United States coronavirus death toll nearing 82,000; Fauci warns of ignoring guidelines on reopening: "Real risk you will trigger an outbreak that you will not be able to control; Fauci, other top health officials urge more testing after Trump declared "We have prevailed" on testing; Fauci: "Going in right direction," but outbreak not controlled; Businesses reopening despite health experts' warnings; At least 48 states will be partially reopened after this week; New York mayor: Changes unlikely before early June; CNN poll: Majorities say government doing poor job, worse to come; Union: Thousands of meat plant workers infected or exposed; Fauci: "Bridge too far" to expect vaccine by fall school term; Disney World accepting July hotel reservations; Major league baseball preparing for short season; Fauci warns of "suffering and death" if United States reopens too soon; GOP's Romney slams Trump administration response to virus, says United States testing rate "nothing to celebrate"; Fauci pushes back on Senator Paul's demand that schools reopen, "We out to be very careful" when it comes to children; Pence seen for the first time wearing a mask when arriving at White House; HHS official predicts "40 to 50 million tests per month" by September; South Dakota sees steepest jump in new cases on week-to-week basis; South Dakota reports hundreds of new cases over past days; South Dakota not under a stay-at-home order; Wuhan, China, to test millions after new virus outbreak; Everyone in Wuhan to be tested over 10-day period; South Korea tracing people who visited virus hot spot; 10,000+ tested after new outbreak in South Korea; Germany reports surge in coronavirus cases; Germany sees major outbreaks in meat processing plants; Putin's spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus; Russia reporting 10,000+ new coronavirus infections a day; Patients die in Russian hospital fires caused by ventilators;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202038 min

Trump plays down spread of virus in West Wing; Trump accuses Obama of a crime, doesn't say what it is; Trump claims anyone who wants a test can get one; Trump asks Asian-American reporter to "ask China" about coronavirus deaths;

Trump: "We have prevailed on testing"; Trump says numbers are coming down substantially as United States deaths surpass 80,000; Trump walks out of news conference after heated exchange with reporter; New memo directs white house staffers entering the west wing to wear a mask; Fauci, heads of CDC and FDA quarantining after virus exposure; Key model raises projected United States death toll to 137,000 by August as states see "explosive increases in mobility"; Trump administration announces $11 billion going to states to support coronavirus testing; Minnesota projected to remain at peak of cases for two weeks;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 202041 min

Virus hits the West Wing: two staffers close to Trump and Pence test positive this week; California loosening some restrictions today, will issue guidance on next phase Tuesday; At least 47 states partially reopening by Sunday amid concerns of fueling sec

20.5 million jobs lost in April, worst in U.S. history; At least 47 states partially reopening by Sunday amid concerns of fueling second wave of virus; U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 76,000; Trump claims jobs "will be back very soon" as top advisor warns worst is yet to come; Federal agency says removal of vaccine chief may have been retaliation; Pence staffer tests positive for covid one day after Trump valet revealed to have virus; Some meat plants reopening despite outbreaks; Study: travel into Georgia spiked after reopening; California's first community-spread case of coronavirus originated from a nail salon; California the first state borrowing from Federal GOVT to pay unemployment benefits; Dr. Murray: Rise of mobility likely leading to increased transmission; Key model forecasts 134,000 U.S. deaths by early August; Doctors raise concerns about distribution of coronavirus drug; No comprehensive plan for distribution of Remdesivir; Study: Remdesivir reduced some hospital stays by 4 days; U.S. GOVT has few answers on how hospitals will get Remdesivir; Only enough Remdesivir for about 200,000 patients; U.S. unemployment soars to 14.7%, worst since Great Depression; Unemployment rate for black Americans 16.7%; Unemployment rate among Hispanics 18.9%; Steepest job losses in leisure and hospitality industries; Russia cancels VE Day parade as new coronavirus cases spike; New questions about truthfulness of Russian GOVT virus info; British PM compares coronavirus crisis to WWII; U.K. considering when to change "stay at home" messaging; Questions emerge about accuracy of Mexico's death count.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 202038 min

White House rejects CDC guidelines for safe reopening as United States death toll surpasses 75,000; Valet to President Trump tests positive for coronavirus; Federal government not tracking antibody testing from all states;

Personal valet to President Trump tests positive for coronavirus, Trump has since tested negative; White House becomes epicenter of culture war over wearing face masks; 44 states partially reopening by Sunday as new cases climb in at least 19 states; Justice Department drops case against Michael Flynn; 3.2 million Americans file new unemployment claims, more than 33 million claims since mid-March; Trump says he'll be tested daily after White House valet tests positive; New York governor: "We are going through hell, but we'll keep on going"; Three major pork plants reopening after outbreaks; FDA clears new vaccine for expanded trial; Rhode Island governor not extending stay-at-home order, will begin reopening state this weekend; Rhode Island governor: "The economic devastation in this state and every state around this country is untenable"; Rhode Island governor clears way for shops to reopen: Theaters, bowling alleys, museums, gyms, salons, barber shops remain closed; Rhode Island joins with other states to buy critical medical supplies; Providence mayor: "Socially shame" people not wearing masks; Justice Department files to drop case against Michael Flynn, Court still must approve; Justice Department: Flynn's questioning was "untethered to" and "unjustified by" FBI's counter-intel probe; New White House press secretary once called out Trump for "racist statement"; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 202037 min

White House: Notion that everyone needs to be tested is "nonsensical"; Study: Blood thinner may help with severe coronavirus cases; At least 43 states partially reopening as new hot spots emerge across United States;

White House: Dr. Fauci house testimony was blacked because lawmakers didn't act in good faith; White House holds briefing as United States coronavirus deaths top 72,000; Trump says Fauci and Birx will continue on coronavirus task force as he reverses course on disbanding it; At least 43 states partially reopening as new hot spots emerge across United States; New York Governor Cuomo: "You have states that are opening where you still are on the incline, I think that's a mistake"; Study: Coronavirus killing more African Americans than any other group in United States; Delaware governor announces limited reopening Friday; Delaware governor: "We are seeing the curve flattening out"; Delaware seeing hot spots in poultry plants; Delaware governor: Stay-at-home order is in effect until May 15 "or until the public health threat is eliminated"; Study: 29 percent of patients on ventilators died with blood thinners compared to 69 percent without blood thinners dying; Former CDC director: As bad as this has been, it's "just the beginning"; United States coronavirus deaths surpasses 72,000, cases top 1.2 million; California governor: Some retail shops can begin to reopen Friday; Study: 90 percent of those who tested positive for virus reported being unable to work from home; The new normal: Masks, distancing, no handshakes; Russian doctors mysteriously fall out of windows after criticizing working conditions, virus response; As cases spread, Putin to lead virus management for first time; Germany pushing ahead on Human trials of potential vaccine; Germany begins easing lockdown restrictions; German soccer league to resume play this month; China: United States "smear campaign" is a republican political strategy; Children in Wuhan return to school; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 202037 min

More states reopening as death toll tops 70,000; Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint saying his early coronavirus warnings were ignored; Death toll in Britain surpasses Italy, highest in Europe;Dr. Gupta answers questions about the virus

Pence: White House may disband coronavirus task force around end of May; Trump visits Arizona as experts warn about easing restrictions; Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint saying his early coronavirus warnings were ignored, to testify to congress next week; Trump says Fauci can testify before GOP senate panel, but not Democratic house; Trump spy chief nominee: Pandemic and its origins must be intel's immediate focus; Trump: Task force did "great job" but now looking at safety and economy; Fauci on reopening: "How much suffering are you willing to accept?"; Key model doubles United States death toll to 134,000 by August; New York Governor: "The faster we reopen... The higher the human cost"; First United States participants in experimental vaccine study get doses; New York governor urges congress to pass bill aiding state and local governments; Trump: We have to get our country open even though some people will be affected badly; Virginia governor: Probably will start easing restrictions May 15; French doctors find coronavirus case from December; Italy allows restaurant takeout in phased reopening;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 202037 min

Key model forecasts 134,000 United States deaths, almost double last estimate; Trump administration privately projects 3,000 daily deaths as cases rise to 200,000 per day by early June; Dr. Murray: Rise of mobility likely leading to increased transmission

Source: Trump administration internal estimate says 3,000 United States deaths a day by June; At least 42 states will be partially reopened this week; Trump publicly raises projected United States death toll: could hit 100,000; China pushes back against United States claims that coronavirus originated from Wuhan lab; Trump attacks Bush 43's message of unity; Trump administration moves to further limit coronavirus task force members from testifying to congress; California governor: Retail shops can begin to reopen Friday; More states reopening as death toll tops 68,000; Trump: "Very confident" vaccine will be available by end of year; FDA shifts policy to require antibody test markers to promptly seek emergency use authorization; Boston mayor expects number of cases in city to surpass 10,000 today; Growing concern about outdoor crowds and lack of distancing after warmer weekend; Florida begins first phase of reopening; Florida allowing restaurants, retailers, parks, beaches to reopen except in 3 biggest counties; Miami beach closes park due to nearly 8,000 social distancing and face coverings violations; Texas reopening despite weekend spike in new cases; Texas reopening as new coronavirus cases drop after four straight days of 1,000+; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 202037 min

FDA authorizes emergency use of Remdesivir to treat Coronavirus, More than 30 states ease restrictions as death toll climbs, U.S. and China play the blame game over Coronavirus outbreak

CDC report: limited testing and continued travel fueled early Coronavirus transmission in U.S., U.S. death toll surpasses 64,000, Fauci warns of "significant risk" as 30+ states ease restrictions, CDC report: Mardi Gras and other large events near end of February sped the spread of virus in U.S., Source: Trump was told "majority" of intel community believes Coronavirus came out of a Chinese lab, Ohio, Louisiana, Michigan extend stay-at-home orders, California governor Newsom says he's "days away" from lifting some stay-at-home restrictions, New York governor: schools to be closed the rest of the academic year, New York City mayor apologizes for singling out Jewish community after crowded funeral, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about the virusTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 202037 min

Stay-At-Home orders in seven states expiring tonight; Sources: Trump administration drawing up plans to punish China for coronavirus pandemic;Dr. Fauci: FDA moving "really quickly" to approve drug Remdesivir to treat coronavirus;

CDC may advise schools, churches, restaurants to make big changes as they begin to reopen; Fauci: United States goal to manufacture vaccine by January; United States coronavirus death toll nearing 62,000; California governor orders Orange County beaches closed after crowds; 30 million have filed new jobless claims since mid-March; At least 31 states moving to reopen despite deaths, warnings; Federal guidelines on social distancing expire tonight; Los Angeles offers free testing to all residents; Trump: I've done a "spectacular job" as United States deaths near 62,000; Pence wears a mask during visit to GM plant after failing to cover his face at Mayo Clinic; New Jersey Governor Murphy: "Productive and broad discussion" today with Trump; Wolf with principal investigator in Remdesivir study; Remdesivir trial shows "positive effect" on recovery time; Ohio reopening faces new test: Angry business owners; Barron Trump's private school keeping funds from federal loan program;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 202038 min

New York Times: FDA expected to issue emergency authorization for remdesivir; Administration launching "operation warp speed" to accelerate development of vaccine; Florida governor announces plan to reopen businesses;

Fauci: Early studies show remdesivir can block coronavirus effects; States reopening despite not meeting 14 days of declining cases; Soon: Florida government to announce details of reopening; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 60,000; New York City mayor apologizes for singling out Jewish community after crowded funeral; United States economy shrinks by nearly 5 percent in first quarter, worst drop since height of the 2008 financial crisis; Trump orders meat plants to stay open despite outbreaks amid over United States food supply chain; Kushner calls Trump administration's coronavirus response "a great success story" as deaths near 60,000; Top administration official: "no way" Trump's claim of five million tests a day can be carried out; Fauci: Remdesivir trial shows "clear-cut" effect in treating coronavirus; Vice President Pence criticized for not wearing mask during Mayo Clinic visit; Sources: Trump erupted at campaign manager over sliding poll numbers as he fumes over coronavirus criticism; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows patients had lower mortality rate; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows "significant, positive effect"; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows drug can cut recovery time; Fauci: Date from Remdesivir study shows recovery time improved from 15 days to 11; Trump on testing: "I don't know that all of that's even necessary"; Trump: Amount of tests being produced might not be necessary; Tampa Bay Times: Florida State officials asked medical examiners to hold data; What it takes for states to reopen now;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202044 min

United States coronavirus cases surpass one million, 57,000+ deaths; Key model revises forecast to 74,000 deaths in United States by August; Despite misgivings, Texas lifts stay-at-home order on Friday;

New model project thousands more may die if states open too early; California governor outlines phased reopening plan: retail businesses, schools "weeks away"; Trump ordering meat processing plants to stay open; Newly released White House testing guidelines appear to fall short of levels recommended by two health experts; Vice President Pence tours Mayo Clinic without a mask despite policy requiring visitors to wear masks; Washington Post: Trump intel briefings repeatedly warned of virus threat; United States coronavirus cases surpass 1 million, 1/3 of global infections; Some state unemployment funds are running out of money; Fauci: If we "prematurely try to open up," coronavirus could "rebound"; Fauci: "We need to have a productive partnership" between the states and federal government on testing; Texas to allow restaurants, retail stores and malls to reopen Friday with 25 percent capacity limit; Small business loans website crashes on first day of reopening; About 60 million Americans still waiting for stimulus checks; People getting stimulus checks with a letter signed by Trump as millions still wait for payment; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202038 min

Awaiting White House news conference as number of United States coronavirus cases nears one million; Borger: Doctors, medical experts are filling a leadership vacuum left by the president; Georgia restaurants and theaters reopen today, despite warnings;

Sources: White House will release overview and "blueprint" for increased coronavirus testing as states reopen; Texas governor will let Stay-At-Home order expire Thursday; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 55,000, almost one million cases; White House schedules, cancels, then reschedules briefing as Trump lashes out and airs grievances; Source: White House may scale back coronavirus task force meetings soon; Birx: United States needs a Covid-19 testing "breakthrough"; White House tired to pivot Trump's focus from virus to economy; More states move to reopen as United States cases near one million; Glitches hamper round two of small business loan funding; Tyson wants meat plant closures could cause major gaps in food supply; New York governor: 7,500 people tested in antibody study, about 15 percent positive; New York Times: Trump suggested to government that some schools should reopen before end of academic year; Crowds flock to open southern California beaches amid heat wave; awaiting Trump statement after White House cancels task force briefing; Trump news conference on coronavirus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 202047 min

CDC urges proper use of disinfectants after Trump dangerously suggests internal use might treat virus, NY Times: Trump rarely attends task force meetings, businesses are reopening, but are they safe?

Trump falsely denies he suggested looking into internal disinfectant to treat virus, claiming he was "sarcastic", Lysol warns against use after Trump comments, head of Navy recommends reinstating commander ousted for sounding alarm about Coronavirus on aircraft carrier, U.S. Coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000, GA, OK reopening some businesses today despite warnings, Atlanta mayor urges people to stay home as state reopens, White House Coronavirus Task Force BriefingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202052 min

Key Coronavirus model updates projections, now says some states should wait even longer to reopen; Science vs. Politics in Trump administration coronavirus response; Source: Dr. Fauci not at today's White House coronavirus task force briefing;

Public labs still can't meet demand for testing, Fauci"not overly confident" with test capacity; Antibody tests suggest 1-in-5 New York City residents may have had virus; Health department "appalled" by bodies transported in truck; Model: Hidden outbreaks in United States far earlier than first thought; New coronavirus model: Georgia won't be able to safely reopen until at least June 22; Source: Coronavirus task force had to convince Trump to denounce Georgia governor's reopening decision; CDC director tries to, but doesn't, walk back comments that virus could be as difficult next fall or winter; Top vaccine doctor says he was removed from federal post after questioning drug Trump touted, accuse Trump administration of "false statements'; New York Governor: Senator McConnell calling for state bankruptcies instead of federal funding is "one of the dumbest ideas"; Model: Hidden outbreaks in United States far earlier than first thought; Drug maker says Remdesivir trial posted online prematurely, showed "inconclusive" results; New York researcher: Initial results of Hydroxychloroquine study are ready, but state hasn't released them; United States death toll surpasses 47,000;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202039 min

Doctor says he was removed from federal post after questioning drug Trump praised; Las Vegas mayor calls Nevada's shutdown "total insanity"; New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to cooperate on contact tracing;

Key model shows Georgia, 11 other states should wait until at least June 8 to reopen; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 46,000; Source: Other task force members share CDC chief's concern that a second wave may be more devastating; New study finds no benefits, higher death rate in patients taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19; Coronavirus killed Americans weeks earlier than thought; California becomes first state to recommend testing without symptoms; New York governor: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to launch "nation-leading" contact tracing effort; Iowa governor won't close meat processing plants despite virus outbreaks; New York governor on reopening: "No time to act stupidly"; Las Vegas mayor: I offered to use city's reopening as a "control group" to see if infections rise, was told no; Las Vegas mayor rejects responsibility to help casinos and hotels safely reopen: "It's up to them"; Las Vegas mayor wants to reopen casinos but offers no plan on how to do it safely; Key model: Georgia can't safely reopen until at least June 19, state reopening some businesses Friday; "An army of tracers" needed to control coronavirus spread; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus; Key vaccine doctor removed from job;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202038 min

Washington Post: Possible second wave of infections this winter likely worse; Georgia reopening gyms, hair and nail salons, body art studios, massage therapists, bowling alleys starting Friday; DC mayor revamps virus response for jails, mental hospital;

New York governor talks testing and funding with Trump in "productive" White House meeting; United States death toll tops 43,000 as some states move to reopen; New study finds no benefits, higher death rate in patients taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19; Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee move to reopen businesses, despite not meeting Trump administration's "phase one" requirement; Senate approves new $484 billion package to help small businesses; Director of key Trump administration vaccine agency suddenly departs; Abbott labs warns its rapid coronavirus tests can produce false negative under certain conditions; DC among United States cities reporting high rate of coronavirus deaths among African Americans; Nursing homes bearing brunt of deaths, infections; "An army of tracers" needed to control coronavirus spread; White House coronavirus task force briefing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202042 min

Washington Post: Possible second wave of infections this winter likely worse; Georgia reopening gyms, hair and nail salons, body art studios, massage therapists, bowling alleys starting Friday; DC mayor revamps virus response for jails, mental hospital;

New York governor talks testing and funding with Trump in "productive" White House meeting; United States death toll tops 43,000 as some states move to reopen; New study finds no benefits, higher death rate in patients taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19; Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee move to reopen businesses, despite not meeting Trump administration's "phase one" requirement; Senate approves new $484 billion package to help small businesses; Director of key Trump administration vaccine agency suddenly departs; Abbott labs warns its rapid coronavirus tests can produce false negative under certain conditions; DC among United States cities reporting high rate of coronavirus deaths among African Americans; Nursing homes bearing brunt of deaths, infections; "An army of tracers" needed to control coronavirus spread; White House coronavirus task force briefing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202042 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus task force briefing; 5,500+ conformed cases in Boston, 175 deaths; What reopening looks like across the United States; New York rolls out statewide antibody testing today; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;

Georgia governor clears gyms, bowling alleys, body art studios, hair and nail salons to open as early as Friday; Trump passes buck on testing as Pence tries to reassure governors; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 41,000 as need for testing grows; Governors call Trump's testing claims "absolutely false," "Delusional"; Fauci: "We still have a way to go" on antibody tests; Concern grows in some United States cities as earlier hot spots ease; Some states, cities and towns take first steps to reopen; Hundreds defy state orders, medical experts to protest restrictions; Tennessee governor says state will begin to reopen on May 1; Harvard study; Untied States must triple test to safely reopen; Trump insists testing is "a local thing", Fauci urges "partnership" between federal and states; Trump defends protesters defying his administration's own guidelines; Oil has its worst day ever, finishes at negative $37 a barrel; Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee announce plans to reopen some businesses; Boston Mayor: "The worst is yet to come for a lot of people"; Detroit begins testing essential workers for virus; Detroit able to test people without coronavirus symptoms; Preliminary results in hydroxychloroquine study expected soon;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202037 min

Trump attacks governors a day after saying they "call the shots", calls to "liberate" democrat states with stay-at-home protests, new model: some states need to wait until at least late June, early July to start reopening, Report: experimental drug may he

U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 34,000, New York Governor Cuomo responds to new attack by Trump: if he's "home watching TV" he should "go to work", angry senate democrats press Pence on testing, get no clear answers, Senator King: "never been so mad" after phone call with Pence; slams Trump "dereliction of duty" on testing, 4,100 confirmed cases in Rhode Island, 118 deaths, New Jersey Governor: students will likely wear masks when schools reopen, new model estimates 60,308 U.S. deaths by August 4th, down about 8,500 from previous estimate, Friedman: government needs to focus its investments for the "after coronavirus era", report: experimental drug may help treat Covid-19 symptoms, Study: small percentage of sample have Coronavirus antibodies, many feeling pain despite two trillion dollar stimulus planTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202037 min

In complete reversal, Trump tells governors they "call the shots" on reopening; Soon: Trump to announce guidelines to reopen economy in three phases; What the "new normal" in the United States may look like; Private lab's rapid-results test draws praise;

Trump plan: In phase one of reopening, schools should remain closed; Trump plan: Gyms can open in phase one as long as they maintain social distancing, but bars should remain closed; United States coronavirus death toll almost 31,000; Record 22 million filed for first-time jobless claims since mid-March. Tip leads police to 17 bodies at New Jersey nursing home; Trump to unveil reopening guidelines as states and cites extends stay-at-home orders; Business leaders governors tell trump testing inadequate to reopen; Soon: Trump unveils reopening guidelines amid health, business warnings; Trump plan: states should have ability to quickly set up safe and efficient screening and testing sites before reopening; Trump reopening plan urges continued hand washing, face coverings; Trump plan: some restaurants can reopen under strict social distancing guidelines during phase one; Trump plan calls for a two-week sustained decrease in cases before states reopen; Awaiting coronavirus briefing; One-on-one with New Orleans mayor; Mayors say sporting events, concerts unlikely this year; New Orleans mayor extenders stay-at-home order until May 16; Praise for rapid-results test; Detroit mayor: Hundreds of officers tested, now back at work; Most dramatic rise in jobless claims since labor department started tracking in 1967;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202037 min