There is confusion this morning, after the president said he would stop talks aimed at helping Americans through the pandemic, and then appeared to reverse course. On Twitter, he called for his negotiators to walk away from efforts to pass a second stimulus package. That message immediately sent stocks into a nosedive and drew sharp criticism from members of both parties. The coronavirus outbreak at the White House continues to grow as the president's senior adviser Stephen Miller is the latest to test positive. The pandemic is dominating preparations for tonight's vice presidential debate. At the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, organizers had to address safety concerns after the latest news about more White House officials testing positive. Many families that lost loved ones to COVID-19 say they're frustrated that the president is still downplaying the threat after his hospital stay. Amanda Kloots, wife of broadway star Nick Cordero, who died from the coronavirus, recorded an emotional response after the president's statement on Monday night.
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