In a dramatic shift in tone, President Trump now says the coronavirus pandemic is likely to get worse before it gets better. He is encouraging Americans to wear masks and says he’s open to more funding for testing. Ben Tracy reports on the president’s first COVID-19 briefing in months. Source
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Biden unveils $775 billion plan for child care, elder care and care for people with disabilities
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a $775 billion plan to expand care for children, the elderly and people with disabilities, and create 3 million new jobs. The proposal comes as the former vice president continues to weigh potential running mates, including four Black women. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Eye Opener: Trump warns Americans of coronavirus pandemic’s severity
President Trump warned the coronavirus will get worse before it gets better, and encouraged Americans to wear a mask as he resumed speaking at White House coronavirus briefings. Also, the Trump administration plans to send federal troops into Chicago after the actions of federal forces in Portland sparked nationwide outrage. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Kevin Garnett wants to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves
Prospective buyers would have to promise to keep the team in Minnesota, and current owner Glen Taylor said he would stay on as an active partner. Source
3rd Fort Hood soldier found dead in a month
Officials have not said whether the death of 26-year-old Pvt. Mejhor Morta is considered suspicious. Source
13 nuns at Michigan convent die of COVID-19
The nuns, who ranged in age from 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State. Source
Travelers from 31 states must quarantine after entering New York
While New York has seen a decline in cases, dozens of other U.S. states are now experiencing a surge. Source
Trump urges Americans to wear masks, warns things may “get worse”
The president said the coronavirus pandemic “will probably unfortunately get worse before it gets better. I don’t like saying that, but that’s the way it is.” Source
Top epidemiologist on continuing challenges of COVID-19
On “Intelligence Matters,” Mike Morell discusses the latest data on infection and transmission rates with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm. Source
U.S. orders China to close its Houston Consulate
State Department says it was bid to protect Americans’ intellectual property and private info. China calls it outrageous. Area residents said documents were burned in a courtyard. Source