The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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August 18, 2020 Birx Wishes United States Lockdown "Looked Like Italy"
The United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 170,000 with more than 5.4 million cases as testing declines in 15 states.
Birx wishes that the United States lockdown "looked like Italy... People weren't allowed out of their houses." Trump spreads new misinformation about mail-in voting by tweeting that drop boxes could case "rigged election." A Trump supporter who created MyPillow says the college president is "enthusiastic" over unpriven coronavirus therapeutic.
The FDA grants the emergency use authorization for the saliva test.
The postmaster general agrees to testify to congress as Trump steps up his attacks on mail-in voting. Democrats begin their unprecedented virtual convention. The UNC Chapel Hill is returning to remote learning due to rise in Covid-19 cases in the United States. Fauci warns of "really troublesome" long-term effects in young people as cases break out at college across the United States.
CNN poll of polls says that Biden holds a nine-point lead over Trump. A former senior Trump administration official has endorsed Joe Biden. Trump is to give his GOP acceptance speech from the White House. Michelle Obama speech excerpts. Kamala Harris' secret service codename is "pioneer."
Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one with Jared Kushner.
Israel and UAE establish "full normalization of relations."
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42 min
August 14, 2020 After Deadliest Day Of Pandemic Since May, Death Toll Tops 166,000
The United States death toll tops 166,000, with more than 5.2 million cases after the deadliest day of the pandemic since May. Florida sees more than 4,000 cases a day for 51 straight days. The next season has been labeled the "worst Fall" in public health history.
Biden and Harris call for mask mandates in every state, which is drawing direct contrasts with Trump's Covid response. Biden says, "be a patriot, wear a mask to save lives," to Americans. Biden campaign: Huge fundraising after Harris joined ticket.
Trump unloads on Harris and calls her "mean," "nasty" and "angry." Trump admits he opposes new postal service funding to black mail-in voting. Federal judge demands Trump campaign and RNC show evidence of vote-by-mail fraud. Trump attacks his FBI director, issues warning to Attorney General Barr.
Fauci says, "We've got to think about returning to some sense of normalcy." Fauci also says, "Bottom line... I'm not pleased with how things are going." Fauci urges Americans to get outdoors as much as possible and to keep windows open.
CDC Chief breaks from Trump's spin and admits "we were underprepared" for crisis.
More than 2,000 students and school staff are quarantined as schools reopen. Giroir says that having an indoor house party is equivalent to going to a bar.
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49 min
August 14, 2020 After Deadliest Day Of Pandemic Since May, Death Toll Tops 166,000
The United States death toll tops 166,000, with more than 5.2 million cases after the deadliest day of the pandemic since May. Florida sees more than 4,000 cases a day for 51 straight days. The next season has been labeled the "worst Fall" in public health history.
Biden and Harris call for mask mandates in every state, which is drawing direct contrasts with Trump's Covid response. Biden says, "be a patriot, wear a mask to save lives," to Americans. Biden campaign: Huge fundraising after Harris joined ticket.
Trump unloads on Harris and calls her "mean," "nasty" and "angry." Trump admits he opposes new postal service funding to black mail-in voting. Federal judge demands Trump campaign and RNC show evidence of vote-by-mail fraud. Trump attacks his FBI director, issues warning to Attorney General Barr.
Fauci says, "We've got to think about returning to some sense of normalcy." Fauci also says, "Bottom line... I'm not pleased with how things are going." Fauci urges Americans to get outdoors as much as possible and to keep windows open.
CDC Chief breaks from Trump's spin and admits "we were underprepared" for crisis.
More than 2,000 students and school staff are quarantined as schools reopen. Giroir says that having an indoor house party is equivalent to going to a bar.
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48 min
August 12, 2020 Biden Picks Sen. Kamala Harris As Running Mate
Anderson Cooper fills in for Wolf Blitzer.
Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Biden and Harris are to appear for the first time as running mates tomorrow, in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden picked Harris, a historic choice, out of 11 women total to be his running mate for the 2020 presidential campaign. If elected, Harris would be the first women to be Vice President of the United States. Harris would also be the first African American and Indian American elected to be Vice President of the United States. Biden and Harris were once rivals, when they were both running to be the Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election.
Harris is to give her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Committee Convention next week.
Trump takes questions at White House briefing, after Biden chooses Harris as running mate.
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1 hr 2 min
August 12, 2020 Biden Picks Sen. Kamala Harris As Running Mate
Anderson Cooper fills in for Wolf Blitzer.
Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Biden and Harris are to appear for the first time as running mates tomorrow, in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden picked Harris, a historic choice, out of 11 women total to be his running mate for the 2020 presidential campaign. If elected, Harris would be the first women to be Vice President of the United States. Harris would also be the first African American and Indian American elected to be Vice President of the United States. Biden and Harris were once rivals, when they were both running to be the Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election.
Harris is to give her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Committee Convention next week.
Trump takes questions at White House briefing, after Biden chooses Harris as running mate.
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August 11, 2020 Coronavirus Cases Nearing 20 Million Worldwide
Coronavirus cases nearing 20 million worldwide. 25 percent of all coronavirus cases are in the United States where the death toll now tops 163,000.
Experts are saying that there is "no way" the Moderna vaccine will be ready by election day as Trump suggests. The FDA chief says that the agency will "not cut corners" to approve a Covid-19 vaccine. Trump also defends his executive orders as the White House struggles to explain them. A source says that the White House looked at executive action on mail-in voting as Trump attacks the process. Trump is denying that the White House asked about adding him to Mount Rushmore.
More schools are reopening this week as data shows almost 100,000 United States children tested positive in the last two weeks of July. At least 484 students, 21 staff are in quarantine in one Georgia school district. Georgia school that was seen in a viral photo of a crowded hall temporarily closes after nine test positive. The Georgia governor defends reopening schools as educators voice fears. Reports say the Big 10 may cancel its college football season.
Texas coronavirus positivity rate hits record high at 20 percent.
Awaiting a Trump Q-and-A at White House briefing.
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37 min
August 11, 2020 Coronavirus Cases Nearing 20 Million Worldwide
Coronavirus cases nearing 20 million worldwide. 25 percent of all coronavirus cases are in the United States where the death toll now tops 163,000.
Experts are saying that there is "no way" the Moderna vaccine will be ready by election day as Trump suggests. The FDA chief says that the agency will "not cut corners" to approve a Covid-19 vaccine. Trump also defends his executive orders as the White House struggles to explain them. A source says that the White House looked at executive action on mail-in voting as Trump attacks the process. Trump is denying that the White House asked about adding him to Mount Rushmore.
More schools are reopening this week as data shows almost 100,000 United States children tested positive in the last two weeks of July. At least 484 students, 21 staff are in quarantine in one Georgia school district. Georgia school that was seen in a viral photo of a crowded hall temporarily closes after nine test positive. The Georgia governor defends reopening schools as educators voice fears. Reports say the Big 10 may cancel its college football season.
Texas coronavirus positivity rate hits record high at 20 percent.
Awaiting a Trump Q-and-A at White House briefing.
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36 min
August 08, 2020 U.S. nears 5 million cases with 160,000+ deaths as testing declines in 29 states.
Stimulus talks collapse as the U.S. coronavirus case count and death toll continues to rise. With testing declining in 29 states, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo clears schools to reopen next month. With the virus largely under control, New York City may be the only big U.S. city to allow in-person classes. Trump seizes on Biden's comments regarding African American diversity. In Georgia, a 7 year old becomes one of the state's youngest victims of the coronavirus and a local high school reverses it's decision to suspend a student after a picture of students not wearing masks goes viral.
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40 min
August 08, 2020 U.S. nears 5 million cases with 160,000+ deaths as testing declines in 29 states.
Stimulus talks collapse as the U.S. coronavirus case count and death toll continues to rise. With testing declining in 29 states, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo clears schools to reopen next month. With the virus largely under control, New York City may be the only big U.S. city to allow in-person classes. Trump seizes on Biden's comments regarding African American diversity. In Georgia, a 7 year old becomes one of the state's youngest victims of the coronavirus and a local high school reverses it's decision to suspend a student after a picture of students not wearing masks goes viral.
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38 min
August 07, 2020 U.S. deaths top 159,000, death rate up 15 states
Key model forecasts nearly 300,000 deaths by December, but says consistent mask-wearing could save 70,000 lives, Trump claims optimism about vaccine by election day, says it "wouldn't hurt" his chances of winning, Texas coronavirus positivity rate up for fifth day in a row
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39 min

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