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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.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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."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 death toll nears 128,000 as cases surge in 37 states. 19 states have paused or rolled back reopening their states.  The California governor orders almost 75 percent of the state back to a near shutdown. The California governor also orders 19 counties, including Los Angeles, to close all indoor activities amid record cases. Georgia, Arizona and California set a coronavirus case record in the last 24 hours. Arizona and Texas have reported a record number of hospitalizations. Texas reported 8,076 new coronavirus cases, which is the highest single day number reported. The New York Governor warns of "storm clouds" and slipping compliance. The Georgia governor says that wearing a mask is "the right thing to do" but won't issue a statewide mandate.The Florida governor says that the coronavirus "doesn't like sunshine, heat, humidity."  Trump is in denial and claims "we did it all right," coronavirus will "sort of just disappear." Trump says "ask for masks" don't need to be mandatory. He also said "I had a mask on, I sort of liked the way I looked... it looked like the lone ranger.  Top Trump campaign officials have been reassigned after the Tulsa rally debacle. 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 has surpassed 126,000 as 15 states see a record number of cases and as the virus is trending up in 36 states. California governor is to announce more restrictions as 17 states pause or roll back reopening. Florida governor says "we're not going back, closing things." Delaware's governor has delayed phase three or reopening originality set for Monday. Delaware to close bars at ==t beaches ahead of July 4 weekend, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut has expanded their quarantine rules to eight more states to make for 16 total.  Fauci says the United States could see 100,000 new cases a day "if this doesn't turn around" and "we really have to stop" going to bars.  The CDC director says the number of deaths is up in Arizona. Arizona's average daily death toll has almost doubled in June. Arizona is among 15 states reporting record number of new cases. Arizona governor has ordered new business closings as coronavirus cases surge.  Pence joins other top republicans that are urging people to wear masks leaving Trump increasingly isolated. Biden says "our wartime president has surrendered" on virus. Trump campaign cancels Alabama rally amid virus surge. 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 nears 126,000 as 14 states pause or roll back reopening. The California governor says that the state has seen a 45 percent increase in total number of cases testing positive in the last week. The health secretary says that the "window is closing" to control the coronavirus. Florida counties close beaches ahead of the July 4th holiday. Texas governor warns of a "very dangerous" coronavirus spread. New Jersey pauses its restart of indoor dining. New Jersey governor says they'll do everything they can not to go through hell again.  Fauci says that crowds without masks is a "recipe for disaster."  Sources says Democrats are to be briefed tomorrow on Russia Bounty intelligence. White House officials say Trump or Pence are not briefed on intelligence reports that Russia put a bounty on United States troops because it hasn't been verified. White House officials say there's "no consensus" in intelligence community on Russian bounty report. Sources says it's "inconceivable" that Trump wouldn't have known about Russian bounties on Unites States forces.  White House claims Trump didn't hear "White power" message he retweeted recently.  Pence finally urges Americans to wear masks, amid coronavirus surge. 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 governors close bars and orders new restrictions as coronavirus cases surge to record high levels. Texas reports more than 5,7000 new coronavirus cases and the Houston area raises its virus alert warning to the highest level. Houston-area residents advised to avoid leaving their homes.  Harris County, Texas, is close to running out of hospital capacity. At least 11 states pause or roll back reopening as coronavirus cases spike. Rate of new infections rising in 32 states. United States reports highest single day increase in new infections. Coronavirus task force holds its first briefing in two months. Fauci says that the United States is "facing a serious problem" in some areas.  Pence claims "remarkable progress" against virus as new infections reach all-time high. California governor advises southern California county to reinstate stay-at-home. Pence refuses to directly answer question about the importance of wearing face masks. Pence also claims "free space" is the reason Trump is holding campaign rallies despite health experts' warnings.  Biden says he would make face masks mandatory for Americans amid pandemic.  WSJ says Trump has "no second term message beyond his own grievances." Trump is fighting to end Obamacare as pandemic surges. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Apocalyptic" coronavirus surges are feared in major United States cities. Coronavirus surges across the United States as 30 states see cases rise.  The CDC director says that social distancing is "the most powerful tool that we have" to fight the coronavirus.  Coronavirus cases hit record highs in Texas, Florida and California, America's three most populated states. Florida records more than 5,000 new coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period.The Florida governor refuses to issue a mandatory mask order. Miami-Dade County reported a 27 percent positivity rate on Wednesday. A Miami hospital has reported an 108 percent increase in Covid-19 patients. Miami-Dade County is requiring people to wear masks while in public. CDC officials say that coronavirus cases are likely to be ten times higher than that's being reported. A United States government watchdog finds widespread delays in coronavirus response. A United States government watchdog also found more than one million coronavirus stimulus checks were sent to dead people.  Trump is deeper in denial about coronavirus surge, which leaves a void in national leadership for the United States. After Trump's Tulsa rally, multiple of his campaign staffers are quarantining. Trump downplays need for coronavirus testing, as cases surge. 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 deaths surpass 121,000, as Florida and California report record cases. A model says that the United States death toll will hit nearly 180,000 within the country by October unless 95 percent of people wear masks in public. Trump falsely suggests that the pandemic is over, as the United States death toll climbs past 121.000. The United States is reporting its third-highest new cases since beginning of pandemic, the most cases since April.  Three suspects have been indicted for the murder of Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery.  Texas is setting new records for coronavirus cases. Houston's mayor says that 97 percent of intensive care beds are filled. More than 5,000 people in Texas tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, the highest number reported for Texas since the pandemic started.  Fauci says "forget the politics and wear a mask. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announce new 14-day quarantine rules for travelers who visited hot spot states. United States lags behind peers in containing the coronavirus threat.  Trump has vowed to protect statues from protesters. Trump blasts Democratics for blocking police reform bill.  Wolf Blitzer interviews John Bolton. 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 is at 121,000 as cases rise in 25 states, half of the United States see an alarming rise in new infections. The Texas governor says that the coronavirus is "spreading at an unacceptable rate" in state. New cases surge in Dallas County.  Funeral held for Rayshard Brooks, who was shot by Atlanta police. GOP Senator Braun tries to break deadlock on police reform, Wolf Blitzer speaks to the senator about compromise. Braun's bill limits qualified immunity for cops.  Trump said "I don't kid" on slowing tests, after White House officials said he's kidding.  The EU is considering blocking Americans from entering even after it reopens as United States cases surge. Fauci and CDC director contradict Trump by saying the United States needs more testing, not less. Trump says if the United States did fewer coronavirus tests, "we'd have far fewer cases." Fauci says that we're seeing a "disturbing surge" in infections in parts of the nation, but is "cautiously optimistic" that a vaccine could be ready by 2021. Fauci also says that the next two weeks will be "crucial" as the number of cases surge. CDC chief says that the coronavirus has "brought this nation to its knees."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices