The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Trump announces plan to deploy 150 million rapid coronavirus test as Fauci say he's concerned about misleading information giving to the president. Trump ducks questions about his previous income tax avoidance, chronic financial loses and debt.New York City school to reopen tomorrow as number are rising at an alarming rate.  

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Democrats to insist Trump's court nominee sit out any legal challenges to election results. Trump mocks backlash over his refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power as Biden declares "he'll leave". Also today, the White House escalates attacks on FBI Director after he contradicts Trump's claims about voter fraud. Barr briefed Trump on investigation into a handful of discarded mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania. PA officials: Issue with discarded ballots caused by contractor who "incorrectly" threw them out. 

In COVID-19 related news, with cases rising in 23 states and the U.S. surpassing 203,000 deaths, Florida lifts restrictions on restaurants and bars. Dr. Fauci warns that the U.S. is "still in the first wave," says we should prepare for Fall and Winter. 

Later, Wolf goes one-on-one with an ex-White House aide who blasted Trump's pandemic response. 

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Trump Speaks about healthcare after promising to unveil new plan. Trump touts his health care “vision” but plan lacks major details. Trump again tries to cast doubt on integrity of vote. FDA Chief & Dr. Fauci push back on Trump’s claim he can override vaccine standards, stressing science “not politics”. Wolf goes one-on-one with Trump’s former National Security Adviser, H.R. McMaster. McMaster: Trump’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power is “very disappointing”. FBI Director: No “coordinated national voter fraud effort”. McMaster also talks about the greatest threat to American election security, and the report that ex-DNI coats felt Russia had something on Trump. U.S. passes 202,000 coronavirus deaths, nears 7 million cases as CDC now forecasts up to 24,000 more deaths in next 3 weeks. Rate of new cases up in 21 states, mostly in the West & Plains. Fauci doubles down on young people driving up the spread of infection. Health officials fear post-labor day spike in new cases could slow Los Angeles reopening.

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The U.S. surpasses 201,000 Coronavirus deaths; nears 7 million cases. Protests after no officers directly charged in Breonna Taylor’s death. CDC Chief warns 90% of U.S. population still susceptible to virus; Kentucky Attorney General states that 2 officers were justified in Breonna Taylor shooting because they were returning fire from Taylor’s boyfriend. No officers charged directly with Breonna Taylor’s death. No one indicted on 3 counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Kentucky's Attorney General also stated that a nearby witness said officers did knock and announce their presence at Breonna Taylor’s home. One on one with attorney for Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend. Kentucky Governor calls on his Attorney General to release info on his office’s probe of Breonna Taylor’s death. CDC director: removed document about how Covid-19 spreads was “Not technically reviewed”. FDA Chief: Won’t approve vaccine we wouldn’t give to our families. Middle America at risk as new cases rise in 22 states. CDC Chief deflects questions about Trump’s pushback over his testimony on the importance of masks. Fourth Phase 3 Coronavirus vaccine trial launches in the U.S.. CDC Chief “Disappointed” by “offensive” attack by Trump ally claiming a “Deep State” in his agency. Fauci rejects Sen. Rand Paul’s herd immunity claim in fiery exchange. Sources: Dr. Birx “distressed” by diminished role on White House task force, describes U.S. virus response as nightmarish. Poll: Trump gaining on Biden in Arizona, possibly ahead in Florida. Trump says he thinks election results could wind up in front of Supreme Court. 9pm curfew issued in Louisville following protests over grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor case. Israel sets daily record of nearly 6,900 new cases. Israel to tighten restrictions on top of new lockdown. Restrictions return as cases surge in Britain. Highest daily increase in cases since May in Britain. British Prime Minister rejects calls to extend economic relief program. Fauci warns “we are entering into a risk period” amid concern of a second wave this Winter.

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On the first day of Fall, the United States marks a grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths. As President Trump continues to downplay the virus, 24 states report rising infection rates over the last 7 days. 

In Supreme Court news, a source confirms that Judge Amy Coney Barrett is Trump's preferred pick to replace Justice Ginsburg. 

The FBI warns against foreign disinformation regarding election results as November 3rd draws closer. 

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