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Fauci says the United States is "Going In The Wrong Direction" Jul 01, 2020

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United States deaths have surpassed 127,000. South Dakota governor says no to social distancing planned and masks optional Trump event. The rate of new coronavirus cases trending up in 36 states and down in two states. A new study finds that droplets can travel farther than six feet.

Fauci says the United States is "going in the wrong direction" and warns that the United States could hit 100,000 new cases a day as Trump blames China. Fauci also says to "stop going to bars, they're really not good." The CDC director says that hospitalizations is now going up in 12 states.

Colorado orders partial shutdown and Texas hits record in daily coronavirus cases. Colorado is the 18th states to pause its reopening as coronavirus cases rise.

A source says that White House officials were warned of a potential Russian bounty plot, for killings of Unites States troops, in early 2019; more than a year before Trump claimed he was not briefed.

China discovers new Swine Flu with "pandemic potential." Fauci says "we need to keep our eye" on new Swine Flue in China. Health expert says we could face "catastrophic future" if new waves of coronavirus, flu season or swine flu happen at same time.

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Arizona Governor Orders Partial Shutodwn As White House Ignores Spread Jun 30, 2020

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The United States death toll nears 126,000. The rate of new coronavirus cases in the United States are trending up in 31 states and down in four states. Arizona governor orders partial shutdown as the White House ignores its own advice on containing spread. The White House responds by says they are aware that "embers" need to be put out. At least 14 states pause reopening plans as cases surge. California sees a 45 percent increase in coronavirus cases in the past week. 28 members of one California family contracted coronavirus; the family's father died one day before Father's Day.

Texas reports a record number of hospitalizations, as its governor warns that the pandemic is taking a "very dangerous turn."

White House officials say that Trump "has no problem with masks" despite not wearing one in public.

At a Pence event, a choir of over 100 people performed without masks, despite Washington choir outbreak deemed a "superspreader" event.

A source says that intelligence on Russian plot to put bounty on Untied States troops was included in Trump's daily briefing earlier this year. White House officials say Trump wasn't "personally briefed" on bounty plot.

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EU "Unlikely" To Allow United States Travelers As Cases Spike Jun 27, 2020

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The United States is averaging more coronavirus cases per day than any other point during the pandemic.

Pence dismisses coronavirus concerns at Trump rallies and says that Americans have freedoms of speech and assembly. Pense sidesteps question on politicization of face masks. Pence also says that the United States is opening "safely and responsibly" even as cases surge in many states. Fauci says that some states may have opened "a bit too early" as Pence praises the president's response. Hospitals at risk of being overfilled in one Texas County. Fauci also said that the task force is "seriously considering" a new testing strategy. Fauci says "for goodness sakes, avoid crowds or wear makes, So I took coronavirus Trump says that "we have a lot of work to do" as coronavirus cases surge.

Outdoor gatherings and outside pools for the kids receives most populous Texas Country are under highest threat ever.

GOP Rep. Liz Cheney tweets a photo of former vice president in face mask and says "real men wear masks."

As the White House task force holds a briefing, Trump tweets about statues. A source says that there is a schism among White House task force over testing and several members feel that the CDC.

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Trump Digs In On Failed Strategy As Virus Cases Surge Jun 26, 2020

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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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Fauci Says "Get Past It" To People Who Won't Wear Masks Jun 25, 2020

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More than half of United States' states has rising case counts as California and Arizona see record high hospitalizations. The number of new coronavirus cases trending higher in 26 states. Hospitals across the United States seeing more young coronavirus patients.

New Jersey, New York and Connecticut announces a required 14-day quarantine for hot spot visitors. President Trump won't follow New Jersey quarantine order this weekend, after state announces 14-day quarantine for visitors from hot spots from states with high coronavirus rates.

Fauci tells those who have politicized masks to "get past it... it is purely a public health issue." He also says, wearing a mask "should not be a political issue." GOP Senator Rubio said, "everyone should just wear a damn mask."

A new projection says more than 30,000 lives in the United States could be saved if everyone wears a mask.

Trump slams Democrats for blocking senate GOP police reform bill. He claims they blocked the bill because, "they want to weaken our police." Democrats say the bill doesn't go far enough. Bill fails to ban chokeholds,

Trump claims that protesters taking down confederate statues want to remove Jesus Christ statues too. Trump claims many of the people protesting statues don't know "what it means" or "who it is."

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White House Task Force Members Break With Trump Jun 24, 2020

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Top doctors say they haven't been told to slow down testing, while Trump says he wasn't kidding about slowing down testing. Top medical officials contradict Trump on testing, as Fauci said, "We're going to be doing more testing, not less. Fauci also said if the United States doesn't get control of the pandemic before fall, "You're essentially chasing after a forest fire." CDC director said that the virus has "brought the nation to its knees,"

Funeral held for Rayshard Brooks, who was killed by Atlanta Police Department. Reverend who delivered eulogy at Rayshard Brooks' funeral said, "I have way too much practice doing this." He also said, "I have not lost hope."

The White House task force members break with Trump. Fauci and Giroir last spoke with Trump weeks ago.

Trump is holding events in Arizona, despite record cases and deaths. Trump is "not worried" about speaking at Arizona event despite coronavirus surge causing record high cases and deaths. Masks are not required at event and neither is social distancing. Trump again calls the coronavirus "Kung Flu."

The FBI is saying that the noose found in NASCAR garage was not a hate crime against Babba Wallace. The noose may have been there as early as 2019.

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Two More Campaign Staffers Test Positive for Virus after Rally in Tulsa Jun 23, 2020

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Two more campaign staffers on President Donald Trump's advance team have tested positive for coronavirus, after attending his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday. Trump's campaign announced it on Monday. The total number of staff in Trump's circle to test positive is now at ten, that includes eight staffers and two secret service agents.

The White House is defending Trump's "Kung Flu" comments in regards to Covid-19. He used the racist term during his rally Saturday night, saying Covid-19 had more names than any other disease. The White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany claimed Trump's comment was not racist. During a press conference on Monday, she said Trump was only pointing to the origin of the disease, China.

Family and friends have been saying their final goodbyes to Rayshard Brooks. Monday, several gathered at the Mistorque Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. A spokesperson for the church says, the Brooks family asked Atlanta Police not to be involved in the security for the event. A private security team escorted the hearse instead.

The Fulton County medical examiner's office released Brook's cause of death. The autopsy report revealed he died from gunshot wounds to the back. Toxicology reports are still pending.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Stop Trump Rally Jun 20, 2020

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Trump threatens protesters who plan on showing up at his rally in Tulsa Saturday night. The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected a bid to stop the rally amid a 140% increase in the 7 day day average of new daily Coronavirus cases, masks will be optional. The World Health Organization warns that a new and dangerous phase of the pandemic is on the horizon. The Trump administration is suing to stop the release of John Bolton's new book claiming it contains classified information. A federal judge says he is skeptical that he can stop the publication of the book. Phoenix has mandated the use of masks for an upcoming Trump event next week. A black NYPD Assistant Chief says he was really hurt and disappointed by George Floyd's death.

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Trump: I Made Juneteenth Very Famous: By Moving Rally Jun 19, 2020

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Trump says he asked a lot of people about Juneteenth and he said "they had not heard the term... nobody had heard it."

The Washington Post says that a top state department official and lifelong republican quits in protest over Trump's handling of race and response to racial tension.

Officers that were charged in the death of an Atlanta man turn themselves in. The district attorney on the murder cases says "we're not seeking the death penalty." 24-year-veteran of the Atlanta Police Department says never seen such "low morale" after officers charged in man's death. The police veteran also says "We're in a dark grey area" with policies after officers charged in Rayshard Brook's, a Black man, death.

Bolton slams Trump and says, "I don't think he's fit for office. I don't think he has the competence to carry out the job." Trump calls Bolton a "sick puppy" as Trump tries to stop the publication of Bolton's new tell-all book. A federal judge will hear arguments tomorrow as Trump tries to stop publication of Bolton's book. Bolton says that Trump has no discernible guiding principle "other than what's good for Donald Trump's reelection."

Venue for Trump's Tulsa rally asks campaign for a safety plan.

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Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder Jun 18, 2020

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Officer who shot Black man outside of Wendy's charged with felony murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. The attorney for the second officer says officer has not agreed to testify as a state witness. This contradicts the district attorney who said he would be a state witness. Meanwhile, protests grow as officers are charged in the death of Rayshard Brooks. Prosecutors say that officers did not render aid after Rayshard Brooks was shot and one can be seen in a video kicking the Black man, after he had been shot. District attorney says that the officer charged in the killing of Rayshard Brooks declared "I got him" after firing shots.

Trump administration is ignoring reality of the coronavirus pandemic. 21 states are seeing an increase in coronavirus cases amid more reopenings and 10 states are seeing their highest average of daily new coronavirus cases. The Tulsa Health Department director is recommending that Trump's rally be "postponed until it's safer" as coronavirus cases rise. No social distancing is required and wearing masks are optional at Trump's Tulsa rally, even as Tulsa sets daily record for coronavirus cases.

Fauci speaks on whether he would attend Trump's Tulsa rally, "of course not."

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