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Business last week. And for all of those businesses still struggling, today is the day. More than 320 billion in new paycheck protection program, known as ppp loans, are going to become available today. The program set to resume at 10 30 this morning, but the head of the Consumer Bankers Association has already said that the new round of funding could run out by the end of the week. Thats if the system doesnt break down entirely. Well have more on that in a minute. I want to start with blayne al...

Largely be behind us by memorial day while some state and local leaders are not as optimistic, Coronavirus Task force response coordinator dr. Deborah birx seems to agree. We believe that both the hospitalizations, the icu needs and frankly the number of people who have succumbed to this disease will be dramatically decreased by the end of may. Eric and this weekend kentucky is joining 30 other states in developing plans to reopen its economy and try to get people back to work. Georgia, tennesse...

California. While the protesters do not represent the views of most americans, there are more demonstrations scheduleded for state capitols this week. But first, revealing new reporting on whats happening inside the white house. States and local governments grapple with the challenge of lifting lockdown measures. The Washington Post speaking to some 82 Administration Officials outside advisors and experts with detailed knowledge about the conversations being had by trump and his advisors over th...

Among states, those moving to reopen and those that are Standing Firm on social distancing restrictions. We are conducting a National Experiment, relaxing restrictions with uncertain results in the spread of the infection. Were live this morning across the country, also today we are getting more information about the race for a vaccine and Administration Official told cnn scientists have now identified 14 potential vaccines to focus on for Development Going forward. Of course now its all going t...

227 cases. Now 75,543 deaths, more than 2100 today alone, close to 1. 3 million cases. Tonight dr. Deborah birx from the White House Coronavirus task force will be joining us to answer your questions about the virus and also about reopening the economy. Youre also going to hear from laurie garrett, she wrote the book the coming plague. Former Vice President al gore is here as well as spike lee who is going to debut his short film which is a tribute to new york city. The bottom of your screen you...

Some 20,000 people will be indoors and in close quarters in tulsa, oklahoma, inside the bank of oklahoma sports arena for the president s First Campaign rally. It will also make for the nations largest single indoor event since the start of the pandemic, which again will be presided over by the president of the United States. Health experts fear that what trump wants and seems to need, an exuberant packed crowd, could lead to an explosion in new coronavirus infections. All week the president s b...

Americans of w. H. Who have lost lives by the he couldnt. President trump, who is golfing at his Virginia Club Holiday Weekend tweeted this morning cases, numbers, and deaths are going down all over the country n. Stark contrast, trumps own fda commissioner tweeted hours earlier, i remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained and adds social distancing, hand washing and Wearing Masks protect us all. Id like to bring in nbcs monica alba at the white house. Has there been response fro...

House. President trump yesterday delivered a combative announcement pushing governors to reopen all houses of worship across the country, deeming them essential. Im identifying houses of worship, churches, synagogue and mosques as essential places that provide essential services. Some governors have deemed Liquor Stores and abortion clinics as essential, but have left out churches and other houses of worship. Thats not right. Im correcting this injustice. The governors need to do the right thing...

Department tonight, what appears to be a friday night firing in an important post. Well have more on that in a moment. Less than 24 hours from now, less than 24 hours from now, some 20,000 people will be indoors and in close quarters in tulsa, oklahoma, inside the bank of oklahoma sports arena for the president s First Campaign rally. It will also make for the nations largest single indoor event since the start of the pandemic, which again will be presided over by the president of the United Sta...

500 soldiers heading to minneapolis and st. Paul and the surrounding region. Who do i have . Sara sidner back with us . We dont have sara sidner. Lets put up these pictures and talk about whats happening as we have been talking to our people on the ground and our Law Enforcement folks. Of course this is over the death of 46yearold george floyd in police custody, an officer with his knee on his neck. The community is frustrated. Protesters began to protest, and then it got out of control sometime...