The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

The United States on brink of 200,000 coronavirus deaths as the rate of new cases rises in 28 states. The CDC abruptly reverses new guidance on airborne coronavirus transmission and claims that the update that was posted just days ago was "in error." The United States could top seven million coronavirus cases by the end of the week. A key model lowers the forecast for covid deaths by January 1 to just under 380,000. Trump gives himself an A+ for the handling of coronavirus as deaths near 200,000. 

Bill Gates says that the "best case" scenario is that the pandemic will end in 2022. 

Trump says that he'd "much rather" senate vote on a Supreme Court Justice nominee before election. McConnell says that Trump's nominee "will receive a vote" from senate. 

Wolf one-on-one with Bob Woodward. Woodward talks about Trump's focus on vaccine and dismissal of masks. Woodward talks about the CDC's reversal of coronavirus guidance. Woodward talks about his biggest fear for fall and winter. Woodward talks about the supreme court vacancy fight. Woodward talks about his conclusion that Trump is the "wrong man" for the job. Woodward talks about the former Trump administration officials' concerns over the president's handling of security threats. 

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Amid growing concerns that he's politicizing the virus, President Trump claims that there will be enough vaccines for all Americans by April. With 30 states moving in the wrong direction for new cases, the CDC reverses it's previous guidance on asymptomatic testing after a firestorm of criticism. 

Trump doubles down on his attacks of the FBI Director for calling out Russian election interference. 

DOJ officials: Barr speech criticizing members of his department and comparing COVID lockdowns to slavery was "deep blow to morale". Barr doubles down on possible use of rare law to charge violent protesters. 

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Ex-White House aide says Trump only cares about himself and reelection. The former White House aide also revealed that Trump said maybe “Covid is a good thing” because he doesn’t have to shake hands with “disgusting people”. Trump holds crowded event no social distancing, few masks 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 event in Wisconsin as the state sets a 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”.

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152 new coronavirus deaths in Florida; total dearths in state near 13,000.  Live coverage of President Trump taking questions. US coronavirus deaths top 196,000 with 6.6 million plus cases. Administration’s goal is to begin vaccine distribution within 24 hours of approval. Robert Redfield says vaccine for general public is likely to be here by Summer or Fall of 2021. Vaccine trial volunteer suffered spinal cord inflammation. Redfield also says that masks may offer more protection than a vaccine. US sees biggest one day spike in new deaths in a month. Maine wedding super spreader now linked to 7 deaths. Fauci says it’s unlikely that genetics are why minorities are hit harder by virus. BIG 10 will start football season in October. Racism a factor in higher death rate for minorities. White House says Trump backs masks after he says many people think they’re not good. Trump blames Biden and Dems for lack of national mask mandate. Trump says Covid-19 will “go away” with herd mentality. Trump says he “up-played” virus threat. Trump again claims to have health care plan promised for months. Trump shares manipulated Biden video with anti-police song. Slow moving Sally unloads punishing rain, epic flooding. Miami Beach Mayor criticizes Governor Desantis’ coronavirus response. Miami Beach mayor asks Desantis for mask mandate. NIH Director laments “mix of science and politics” on vaccines.

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The United States coronavirus deaths top 195,000 with nearly 6.6 million coronavirus cases. Trump contradicts health experts and claims that the vaccine is coming "in weeks" and the United States is "rounding the turn" on the coronavirus. Fauci says it is "just a matter of time" before the Astrazeneca vaccine trial resumes in the United States. Germany says a vaccine is likely not broadly available until mid-2021. Caputo apologizes to HHS staffers and a source says that Caputo is facing a potential health issues that could force him to step aside. Bill Gates says that the United States covid response is "shocking" and "mismanaged." World Econ Forum says it is a "strong possibility" that the vaccine won't meet supply needs. A new study suggest that covid-19 was in the United States as early as last December. 

Hurricane Sally is threatening record flooding along the United States Gulf Coast. 

New York City teachers raise concerns that schools aren't ready to reopen Monday. 

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign historic diplomatic pacts at the White House. Hundreds of people attend White House signing ceremony and sit side by side with few masks. 

The New York Times is reporting that the Justice Department has opening a criminal investigation into Bolton's book.  

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