Trump Digs In On Failed Strategy As Virus Cases Surge

A new report details how unprepared the United States was for the coronavirus. It has also been found that the IRS sent $1.4 billion in stimulus checks to dead Americans. Multiple states pause their reopenings as cases surge. Texas reported its highest single-day number of new coronavirus cases this week.18 coronavirus cases have been linked to a surprise birthday party in Texas. The number of new coronavirus cases trending higher in 31 states. Los Angeles County has the most coronavirus cases of any county in the United States. California health official receives death threats over the coronavirus response. 

The CDC chief says that social distancing is "the most powerful tool" we have. 

A source says that Trump "will never change" on wearing a mask in public and that "he doesn't want that image or to admit he is wrong." GOP dodges questions on Trump's use of "Kung Flu." 

A new poll shows Biden building a lead in the swing states that Trump won in 2016. Former GOP candidate Carly Fiorina says she'll vote for Biden. Jamaal Bowman claims victory against longtime Rep. Engel. This would be a major upset against a powerful establishment Democrat. 

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