The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Wolf one-on-one with Attorney General William Barr. Barr responds to Trump saying he "can go down as greatest Attorney General in history of our country, or he can go down as just another guy." Barr responds to Trump accusing Obama and Biden of treason. What Barr would say to Jacob Blake's family. Barr says police shootings of an unarmed Black people are not necessarily based on racism. Barr reflects on what Black families tell children about the Jacob Blake and George Floyd cases. Barr asked about his denial of systemic racism in United States.  Barr on Trump's comparing police shootings to golfers who "choke" on a three-foot putt. Barr on sending federal law enforcement to cities that haven't requested that help. Barr asked about allegations that ANTIFA groups are behind recent United States violence. Barr asked about Trump's claim of "thugs on a plane" traveling to republican convention. Barr reacts to Trump suggesting people vote twice. Barr says that mail-in voting is "playing with fire." Barr on intel officials discounting possibility of foreign countries mass producing fake ballots. Barr explains why he said "a foreign country could print up ten of thousands of counterfeit ballots."   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump visits Kenosha and addresses the Jacob Blake shooting by saying he feels "terribly for anyone who goes through that." Trump denies that systemic racism exists in the United States. Trump announces $1 million dollars for Kenosha law enforcement "to go out and do what you have to do." Trump falsely claims that he sent the National Guard to stop Kenosha violence, when the Wisconsin governor gave the order. Trump again refuses to condemn violence by his supporters. Trump repeats conspiracy theories about people "in the dark shadows and "thugs" on planes. Trump defends supporter charged with killing two protestors.  Trump compares police shootings to golfers who "choke" and miss three-foot putts. Jacob Blake's uncle said, "we're not going to get caught up" with Trump. The Blake family holds a community event to counter Trump's visit to Kenosha.  New questions about Trump's mysterious trip to Walter Reed as book claims that Pence was on standby to assume the president's powers.  The United States death toll surpasses 184,000 with six million cases as NIH says that there is no evidence backing the use of convalescent plasma. Sources say that the new Trump adviser, Dr. Atlas eclipses Dr. Fauci in influence.  Wolf will have a one-on-one with Attorney General Barr tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awaiting Trump Q-And-A at White House Briefing. Trump to visit Kenosha as the city reels after shootings and violence. Kenosha mayor on Trump visit, " the timing is wrong... you have a community in the process of trying to heal. Biden says he "hopes to be able" to visit Wisconsin. Kenosha mayor extends the city's curfew for the rest of the week.  Blake's uncles asked why would the family want to talk to President Trump.  Biden says that Trump "rooting for chaos and violence... he's trying to scare America. Trump praises supporters who clashed with protesters in deadly confrontation in Portland. The White House denies Trump's tweets on violence fan divisions. The White House won't say if Trump condemns teens accused in Kenosha killings. Biden returns to the campaign trail, amid pandemic and racial unrest. Biden says that crime rates are up and covid deaths are rampant under Trump. Biden also says that "Trump has been a toxic presence in our nation" and says that Trump is a "bystander" in his own presidency. Trump to discuss civil unrest with Attorney General Barr and Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf.  United States coronavirus cases tops six million cases with 183,000 deaths. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump hits the campaign trail to hold a rally in front of a large crowd of over 1,500 attendees in New Hampshire. In Washington, family members of Jacob Blake and George Floyd speak at the March on Washington. 17-year old Kenosha shooter, Kyle Rittenhouse, receives far reaching conservative support. In response to player strikes, the NBA and players agree to the creation of social justice coalition. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More protests break out around the country in the wake of another instance of a police shooting an unarmed Black man. President Trump lashes out against the NBA and the WNBA for peacefully protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake.  In the Deep South, Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a category 4 spreading widespread damage across the region. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 17-year-old has been charged in the deadly Kenosha shootings and police say the shooters motive is unclear. The Kenosha curfew is hours away as the Justice Department is sending federal law enforcement. Wisconsin Justice Department and Kenosha police are not releasing the details of the shooting. Trump is vowing to crackdown on violence in Kenosha.  NBA players boycott tonight's three payoff games.  The United States coronavirus deaths top 179,000 with 5.8 million cases. An official says that the CDC pressured "from top down" to recommend fewer tests. At least 26 states are reporting new cases in college students as universities struggle to control the spread of the virus. The New York City mayor says that about 20 percent of cases in the city are associated with people who have traveled. CDC reversal on people quarantining for 14 days after travel alarming health experts. The California governor says that the state will defy new CDC testing guidelines.  The Gulf Coast is bracing for a category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Laura intensifies to category 4 and threatens "unsurvivable" storm surge as it approaches the Gulf Coast.  A RNC official says that Pence is expected to "take some lumber to Joe" in his speech tonight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Blake's family attorney provides an update on his condition. Jacob Blake's father says, "police shooting paralyzed my son." Jacob Blake's family attorney says Jacob Blake is currently in surgery and it is going to take a "miracle" for Jacob Blake to ever walk again. Wisconsin governor declares a state of emergency and increases National Guard presence following protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Jacob Blake's mother calls for calm amid protests.  Blake family attorney demands answers and accountability from police. There has been no explanation given from the police for the shooting and two Wisconsin officers have been put on leave. The justice department and FBI are investigating the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Blake family lawyer says that Blake suffered bullet through his spinal cord and has holes in his stomach. The RNC first night speakers attempt to rewrite Trump's record on coronavirus and race as an attempt to paint Biden as a danger to the country.  Rep. Castro opens an investigation into the Pompeo RNC speech.  Trump is to make multiple appearances in the second night of the RNC. Speakers for the second night of the RNC include the first lady, the secretary of state and Eric and Tiffany Trump. The first lady's chief of staff says, "I can tell you that every word in this speech is from her."  To 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 coronavirus death toll surpasses 177,000 with 5.7 million cases. Cases are currently trending down in 25 states. A Hong Kong man is the first case documented of getting the coronavirus twice.  The Manhattan DA agrees to delay the enforcement of a subpoena of Trump's tax returns. Hours before the first night of the RNC, Trump claims that "the vaccines are going to be, I believe, announced very soon." Trump kicks off RNC with false claims about mail-in voting and grim warning about stolen elections. Sources say that White House officials raised the possibility of emergency use authorizations for vaccine before Phase 3 trials has been completed. The FDA grants an emergency approval for blood plasma treatment after pressure from Trump and his aides.  Postmaster general concedes he spoke to people close to Trump campaign about the president's mail-in voting complaints.  An 8 p.m. curfew has been ordered after violent protests erupt over the police shooting of another Black man located in Wisconsin.  A Judge grants a temporary injunction on Florida's school reopening order.Growing concern about the spread on college campuses through fraternities and sororities New York announces its plans to offer voluntary testing at JFK and Laguardia airport for arriving passengers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 19 states reporting outbreaks on college campuses, the CDC offers new guidance to schools across the country in case of outbreaks among students and staff. In Florida, a 6 year old girl becomes the youngest to die from the virus in that state. As President Trump rails against mail-in voting, the Postmaster General proclaims that delivering ballots on time is the "number one priority".  Biden campaign says it raised $70 million during the DNC; Trump pushes for the RNC to outshine the DNC.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges, Florida coronavirus death toll surpasses 10,000, Biden to accept Democratic presidential nomination, Federal judge rules Trump must turn over tax returns, Russia says vaccine trials to move forward with 40,000 peopleTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices