The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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July 10, 2020 New Cases Approach Record Highs As Virus Surges In 33 States
The United States deaths near 133,000. New coronavirus cases approach record highs as virus surges in 33 states. California hits record single day number of covid deaths, with 149 deaths. Positivity rate is above 18 percent in Florida as cases and deaths hit record high. Officials push back against plans to reopen Florida schools. Nashville schools delay the restart of in-person learning. Texas hots records for deaths and hospitalizations. Arizona leads the United States in new coronavirus cases per capita. The New York City mayor cancels large events through September. The New York City mayor also speaks on spike in violent crime.
Fauci says "I don't think you can say we're doing great... we're just not." He also says transmissibility of covid-19 is a "perfect storm." Fauci says the prospect of another lockdown is "very discouraging."
Trump claims children's immune system is "so powerful, so strong," pushes to reopen schools. CDC director says there will be no revision to school reopening guidelines despite Pence's promise and Trump's attack.
Trump again falsely claims an increase in testing is responsible for surging new coronavirus cases.
Weekly jobless claims rise by 1.3 million in the United States. Supreme Court rules against Trump on tax records.
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42 min
July 09, 2020 Coronavirus Deaths Rise In Florida, Arizona and Texas
The United States passes three million coronavirus cases and nears 132,000 deaths. The virus is surging in 35 states. Deaths rise in Florida, Arizona and Texas. Seven states have record hospitalizations. The California governor says that state hospitalization rate is up 44 percent in over two weeks. Miami schools might stay closed despite the state's mandate. The United States reported a record of more than 60,000 new coronavirus cases recently. At least 3,200 coronavirus deaths have occurred in Maryland with more than 70,000 cases.
Birx says states with surges should roll back reopening. Pence says that national coronavirus hot spots have enough hospital capacity and personal prot3ective equipment.
The White House won't say whether Trump has confidence in Fauci. Trump threatens to "cut off funding" if schools don't reopen in the fall. Pence says the CDC will issue a new school reopening guidance after Trump complains it's too "tough." The White House is pushing schools to open as the United States surpasses three million coronavirus cases. The CDC director says that their guidelines should not be used as "rationale" to keep schools closed. White House officials say that Trump and the CDC are "very much" on the same page.
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39 min
July 09, 2020 Coronavirus Deaths Rise In Florida, Arizona and Texas
The United States passes three million coronavirus cases and nears 132,000 deaths. The virus is surging in 35 states. Deaths rise in Florida, Arizona and Texas. Seven states have record hospitalizations. The California governor says that state hospitalization rate is up 44 percent in over two weeks. Miami schools might stay closed despite the state's mandate. The United States reported a record of more than 60,000 new coronavirus cases recently. At least 3,200 coronavirus deaths have occurred in Maryland with more than 70,000 cases.
Birx says states with surges should roll back reopening. Pence says that national coronavirus hot spots have enough hospital capacity and personal prot3ective equipment.
The White House won't say whether Trump has confidence in Fauci. Trump threatens to "cut off funding" if schools don't reopen in the fall. Pence says the CDC will issue a new school reopening guidance after Trump complains it's too "tough." The White House is pushing schools to open as the United States surpasses three million coronavirus cases. The CDC director says that their guidelines should not be used as "rationale" to keep schools closed. White House officials say that Trump and the CDC are "very much" on the same page.
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37 min
July 08, 2020 Key Model Says 200,000+ U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Will Happen By Nov 1
The United States nears three million cases and 130,000 deaths as 31 states surge. A key model says more than 200,000 United States deaths will happen by November 1.
Fauci is "strongly in favor" of mask mandate but not from the federal government. At least 50 percent of new coronavirus cases are coming from Texas, California, Arizona and Florida.
Florida's governor says that Florida is now in a "better position" to handle the soaring coronavirus cases because "We had a flatter curve." There have been more than 7,300 new cases in Florida in the past day, which makes for a total of 213,794 Florida cases. Miami-Dade hospitalizations are up 90 percent and ICU beds are at 86 percent capacity. Florida governor dodges questions on contact tracing.
Trump says "Now it's time to be open... We're not closing. We'll never close" about the economy and schools. Trump falsely claims that the United States had the lowest mortality rate. Trump to travel to a virus hot spot in South Florida. Trump notifies congress of withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
The World Health Organization warns Coronavirus is "accelerating" globally. HHS is launching testing sites in coronavirus hot spots.
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39 min
July 08, 2020 Key Model Says 200,000+ U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Will Happen By Nov 1
The United States nears three million cases and 130,000 deaths as 31 states surge. A key model says more than 200,000 United States deaths will happen by November 1.
Fauci is "strongly in favor" of mask mandate but not from the federal government. At least 50 percent of new coronavirus cases are coming from Texas, California, Arizona and Florida.
Florida's governor says that Florida is now in a "better position" to handle the soaring coronavirus cases because "We had a flatter curve." There have been more than 7,300 new cases in Florida in the past day, which makes for a total of 213,794 Florida cases. Miami-Dade hospitalizations are up 90 percent and ICU beds are at 86 percent capacity. Florida governor dodges questions on contact tracing.
Trump says "Now it's time to be open... We're not closing. We'll never close" about the economy and schools. Trump falsely claims that the United States had the lowest mortality rate. Trump to travel to a virus hot spot in South Florida. Trump notifies congress of withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
The World Health Organization warns Coronavirus is "accelerating" globally. HHS is launching testing sites in coronavirus hot spots.
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37 min
July 07, 2020 The White House Refuses To Denounce The Confederate Flag
The United States nears three million coronavirus cases as the virus surges in 32 states. The White House tries claiming that the world sees the United States as a "leader" when it comes to the coronavirus, despite the United States leading the world on cases and deaths. The United States death toll tops 130,000 as white house defends Trump's claim that 99 percent of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless."
The White House refuses to denounce the confederate flag. The Pentagon is drafting a confederate flag ban for military bases.
Florida tops 200,000 total cases as the coronavirus surges. Miami-Dade shutters indoor dining and gyms amid a coronavirus surge. Also, contact tracing failing in Florida as new coronavirus cases surge. Texas hospitalizations soar to record highs. New York's coronavirus hospitalizations are the lowest since mid-March.
New York's governor says Trump is "enabling the virus" by downplaying its threat. Trump targets Black NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and says "flag decision" is causing "lowest ratings ever." Trump stokes culture wars and racial divide as he downplays the coronavirus threat, in an attempt to win re-election.
ICE officials say international students will have to leave the United States if their university cancels in-person learning.
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39 min
July 07, 2020 The White House Refuses To Denounce The Confederate Flag
The United States nears three million coronavirus cases as the virus surges in 32 states. The White House tries claiming that the world sees the United States as a "leader" when it comes to the coronavirus, despite the United States leading the world on cases and deaths. The United States death toll tops 130,000 as white house defends Trump's claim that 99 percent of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless."
The White House refuses to denounce the confederate flag. The Pentagon is drafting a confederate flag ban for military bases.
Florida tops 200,000 total cases as the coronavirus surges. Miami-Dade shutters indoor dining and gyms amid a coronavirus surge. Also, contact tracing failing in Florida as new coronavirus cases surge. Texas hospitalizations soar to record highs. New York's coronavirus hospitalizations are the lowest since mid-March.
New York's governor says Trump is "enabling the virus" by downplaying its threat. Trump targets Black NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and says "flag decision" is causing "lowest ratings ever." Trump stokes culture wars and racial divide as he downplays the coronavirus threat, in an attempt to win re-election.
ICE officials say international students will have to leave the United States if their university cancels in-person learning.
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38 min
July 04, 2020 Trump heading to Mount Rushmore event; 7,500 guests expected
Virus surging in 36 states ahead of July 4th holiday. U.S. sets record with 52,000+ daily cases. Dr. Fauci says, "We are not going in the right direction.” U.S. Surgeon General warns deaths will lag spiking cases. California cases increase by almost 5,700 in 24 hours along with 5,500 hospitalizations. No social distancing expected at Trump speech at Mount Rushmore; Masks are optional.
Trump silent on Pandemic, plans to stoke culture wars at Mount Rushmore, even warns of effort to “Tear down our history.” Surgeon General refuses to advise Americans to avoid crowds as U.S. heads into July 4th holiday. Trump Administration sends mixed messages on avoiding crowds. Pence delayed Arizona trip after eight secret service agents tested positive. Crowds starting to fill amphitheater at Trump event.
Canada crushed the curve.
Washington Redskins to review team name.
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38 min
July 04, 2020 Trump heading to Mount Rushmore event; 7,500 guests expected
Virus surging in 36 states ahead of July 4th holiday. U.S. sets record with 52,000+ daily cases. Dr. Fauci says, "We are not going in the right direction.” U.S. Surgeon General warns deaths will lag spiking cases. California cases increase by almost 5,700 in 24 hours along with 5,500 hospitalizations. No social distancing expected at Trump speech at Mount Rushmore; Masks are optional.
Trump silent on Pandemic, plans to stoke culture wars at Mount Rushmore, even warns of effort to “Tear down our history.” Surgeon General refuses to advise Americans to avoid crowds as U.S. heads into July 4th holiday. Trump Administration sends mixed messages on avoiding crowds. Pence delayed Arizona trip after eight secret service agents tested positive. Crowds starting to fill amphitheater at Trump event.
Canada crushed the curve.
Washington Redskins to review team name.
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37 min
July 03, 2020 United States Sets Record With More Than 50,000 Daily Cases
The Texas governor issues an executive order that requires masks in public. Florida reported a record of 10,000 new cases. Texas, California and Arizona are among the 37 states that are facing surges. Birx is telling Floridians that are under the age of 40 who have attended large gatherings to get tested, even if they don't have symptoms. A top official says the spike in coronavirus cases is real and not due to more testing. States close beaches and bars as experts warn that the holiday weekend could lead to the "perfect storm." A lawsuit has been filed over Palm Beach County's mask mandate.
Local officials are saying that young people in Alabama are holding "coronavirus parties" to get infected and win money. Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain has been hospitalized with coronavirus after attending the Trump rally in Tulsa. Jackson Health System is pausing elective surgeries.
Trump is still in denial as cases hit record numbers, he claims the crisis is "being handled."Experts dispute Trump's claim that the coronavirus is "getting under control." Trump is planning holiday celebrations despite coronavirus concerns.
"Fauci says that the current spike in cases is "way beyond the worst spikes that we've seen."
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