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Biden says no way for U.S. to withdraw “without chaos ensuing”. Biden suggests U.S. troops may stay until all Americans are out of Afghanistan, even if past the Aug. 31st deadline. Biden: booster shots “best way” to protect from Delta variant as U.S. to begin third dose for most Americans next month. Biden ordering Education Secretary to fight back against Governors prohibiting mask mandates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WH says 11,000 Americans on the ground after Taliban takeover. White House trying to contain fallout over Afghanistan as one official admits “our competence is being questioned”. WH: Biden “taking responsibility for every decision” the U.S. government took with respect to Afghanistan. Taliban reassurances met with skepticism, as they vow not to become terror haven and to uphold women’s rights. Taliban pledge of “blanket amnesty” met with skepticism. Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19. WH expected to share first U.S. data on waning immunity during tomorrow’s announcement on Covid booster shots. Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to almost 2,000 people as Tropical Storm Hampers recovery.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden: Americans should not be fighting and dying in a way the Afghan military isn't willing to fight. Taliban fighters swarm Kabul streets after government collapses. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to the Pentagon, U.S. troops are moving to Afghanistan in rapid speed "as we speak," in in response to "deeply concerning" Taliban takeover. The Taliban is trying to isolate Kabul, but the city is "not in an imminent threat environment," according to the Pentagon. U.S. troops could possibly be "going into harm's way" in Afghanistan and will have the right of self-defense. The Pentagon will not say if moving troops into Afghanistan is a combat mission or not. However, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is instructing personnel to destroy sensitive materials. The Pentagon will adjust the deadline for drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan if necessary.  The Pentagon is concerned about Kabul's "lack of resistance" against the Taliban.  Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby gives a one-on-one interview with Situation Room.  Afghanistan is near collapse ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.  The CDC endorses an additional covid vaccine does for immune compromised people. Florida is reporting more than 150,000 new covid cases in the last week. The education secretary tells Florida educators that they can use covid funds for salaries if the government withholds money over masks mandates.  CDC data says that more than 1 million people have received unauthorized extra vaccine doses ahead of the FDA's decision on boosters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Afghan official: Taliban seize control of third largest city. Chaos erupts as Tennessee parents protest school mask mandate. Soon: FDA expected to authorize booster shot for some with weakened immune systems. Pelosi spokesperson urges House GOP leader to “get off his hands” and stand up to attacks on Capitol Police. Source: former U.S. attorney tells investigators he quit because Trump was considering firing him. One on one with Georgia’s Secretary of State. Britney Spears’ father says he intends to step down as her conservator. Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett refuses to block Indiana University’s vaccine mandate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDA Expected To Authorize COVID Booster Shots For Immunocompromised. California becomes the first state to require teachers be vaccinated or regularly tested. Texas judge rules against governor, allowing mask mandates. Broward County schools plan to keep mask mandate, defying Florida Governor DeSantis' order. Former U.S. attorney tells investigators he quit because Trump was considering firing him. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says, "I respect" New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's decision to resign amid sexual harassment and an impeachment probe.  On Tuesday, Cuomo said his resignation will take effect in two weeks. He also said in part, "I'm a fighter" but my resignation will "let the government get back to governing."   President Biden is looking into whether he has the authority to intervene in states where governors are trying to ban mask mandates. Those states include Florida and Texas.  The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to speed up vaccine authorization for children under 12 years of age. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas schools issue mandate, defying Governor Abbott's order, Ex-DOJ officials detail Trump efforts to undermine election, Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget resolution that priorities education, health and climateTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States hits a vaccination milestone as covid still rages. The CDC says that half of the United States population is fully vaccinated. President Joe Biden touts a strong job report, but warns that the surging delta variant could set back economic recovery. Biden could withhold federal funds from nursing homes and other institutions if employees don't get vaccinated. Florida breaks high hospitalization record as its governor ​remains defiant about covid.  Los Angeles is stepping up their vaccination push as hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise. Louisiana is also stepping up their vaccination push. Officials fear that a motorcycle rally will be a super spreader event. A study is showing that getting the vaccine cuts the risk of reinfection by more than half. The FDA is developing a booster shot strategy for September and guidance for immunocompromised could come sooner. FDA researchers are suggesting that the vaccine booster might be a one-time shot.  New evidence of former President Donald Trump's attempted coup becomes known. Sources are saying that a Trump ally in the Justice Department claimed that China used special thermometers to change the results in machines tallying votes.  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Attorneys are fighting back after a criminal complaint has been made. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas and Florida lead the way in new COVID cases, with both states accounting for one third of new cases. CDC Director: "we could go up to several hundred thousand cases a day". Biden and Harris honor police who defended Capitol on January 6. Former DOJ official who aided Trump-attempted coup facing new scrutiny from House investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices