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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