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Arkansas and Missouri lead the way in cases per capita as overall new COVID cases climb in at least 36 states. Pfizer briefs U.S. officials on potential booster shot. Justice Dept. releases new video of Capitol riot as Trump spins new conspiracies about January 6. Biden holds meeting on gun violence after at least 125 people were killed in 360 weekend shootings across the U.S. Texas House Democrat...

CDC & FDA say boosters aren’t needed yet. Updated CDC schools guidance prioritizes in-person learning, even if all Covid-19 safety measures aren’t in place. Justice Department releases new video from Capitol riot. WH: Biden confronted Putin about cyberattacks in call today, urged Russian action against ransomware criminals. Soon: officials give update on condo collapse search. Miami-Dade Mayor: Th...

President Joe Biden is defending his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan despite the dangerous gains the Taliban would get from it. "I will not send another generation of Americans to Afghanistan." Biden says that the military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31. Biden also says that the U.S. has achieved its objectives in America's longest war.  Biden spoke about the Taliba...

United States architect will have "The ability to and will reinstall" temporary fencing if "Condition warrant"; United States fencing to be removed as soon as Friday 6 months after riot, amid fears of potentiel pro-Trump violence in August; Sources: McCarthy almost certain to tap trusted Trump allies for January 6 panel; under pressure to pick pragmatists as well; Matorie Taylor Greene compares Bi...

Security officials concerned not enough being done to prevent another attack 6 months after insurrection.  Capitol officer: We’re “losing guys left and right” since attack.  Feds warn of potential for new violence pegged conspiracy theory Trump will be reinstated in August.  Israeli study: Pfizer vaccine only 64% effective against Delta variant infection, but highly effective against severe illnes...

Search crews are finding more bodies in Surfside, Florida following the demolition of the collapsed condo. On Monday, 4 more bodies were discovered. The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava says the demolition of remaining building went "as exactly as planned."  Tropical Storm Elsa nears Florida. A tropical storm warning has been extended up Florida's Gulf Coast. Check CNN.com/weather...

Documents obtained by CNN show contractors suspended a repair job after finding extensive concrete deterioration near the pool. U.S. airports expecting busiest travel day since pandemic began as Delta variant spreads. Wolf goes one on one with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Last U.S. troops leave Bagram air base as Pentagon says expect full Afghanistan withdrawal by end of August. Republic...

In a news conference, mayor says that the condo rescue effort resumes. President Joe Biden says that the families of the condo residents are "going through hell" but are being "realistic." Biden meets privately with the families of the victims for almost three hours. Biden says that he is amazed by the "resilience" of the condo victim families. Biden also said that we "cut through the bureaucracy"...

News conference on search for 147 missing in condo disaster; It's been one week since the disaster the collapse of the condo in Surfside, FL; Survivor: "It was a big boom, I saw all the garage collapse" Storms threatening to complicate search and rescue effort; Bill Cosby released from prison on technicality;  Cosby accuser: Overturned conviction "Disappointing," might "Discourage victims from com...

CNN gains access to tower in same complex as collapsed condo in Surfside Florida. Building official who said condo tower in “good shape” in 2018 on leave of absence. New class action lawsuits filed against condo association  April letter from condo board president: “Concrete deterioration accelerating...roof situation much worse” --April letter from condo board president: “Observable damage has go...

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says there are now 11 dead after the Condo Collapse in Surfside, Florida, 150 people are still accounted for.  The Florida State Fire Marshall: search and rescue teams are working in 12-hour shifts with few breaks.  Family members and relatives of the unaccounted for visit the site, they witness firsthand the search and rescue efforts.    To learn more about h...

Rain, fire and smoke complicating condo collapse search and rescue, Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 1/2 years for George Floyd's murder, Florida governor: "We need a definitive explanation" for condo collapse To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Search and rescue extends into the night after a deadly condo collapase; fire officials say 37 survivors pulled from the rubble. Biden touts new bipartisan infrastructure deal, but it's fate is in question as he ties it to a Democrat-only bill. Negotiators say they've "reached agreement on a framework" for policing bill, talks will continue over the next few weeks. Rudy Giuliani's NY law license s...

Biden warns Americans of dangerous summer crime spike as he unveils plans to combat gun violence epidemic; Biden declares "Zero Tolerance" for gun dealers who violate exiting gun laws: "We will end you".; Biden: Policies that work to prevent violence have been "Gutted"; FBI Chief testifies he's concerned about violent crime surge; Joint Chiefs spars with GOP lawmakers on diversity issues, calls it...

Now: Critical senate showdown vote over voting rights bill; republicans plan to block sweeping reform legislation; In rare move vice president Harris presiding over senate voting rights vote;White House: Voting rights will be a fight of Biden's presidency , will use "The pulpit" to keep advocating for it; Trump CFO may be nearing a decision on whether to flip source: Prosecutors may indictment him...

Critical Senate vote over voting rights ahead as the Biden agenda faces new showdowns over voting rights, infrastructure, and police reform. Supreme Court issues landmark ruling against NCAA, opens door to some payments to student athletes. New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams slams alliance between Kathryn Garcia and Andrew Yang, claims it's racially motivated.  To learn more about how CNN...

New video shows Trump supporter taunting, stalking, punching law enforcement outside United States capitol on January 6; The GOP claims FBI behind insurrection; Pence heckled, called "Traitor" at conservative religious conference; Biden marks 300 million covid doses administered in United States but warns unvaccinated people at risk from new variants; Biden's push for infrastructure, voting rights...

Progressives skeptical over plans for slimmed down infrastructure proposal. Biden signs into law Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Putin offers new praise of Biden a day after summit. New January 6 bodycam video made public for the first time. Supreme Court objects conservative challenge to Obamacare, upholds law for the third time.  To learn more ab...

Biden heads home after Putin summit: "I did what I came to do"; Putin calls talk "Efficient" as he denies, deflects on tough issues; Biden: I told Putin my agenda is not against Russia, it's for Americans; Biden spent "great deal of time" on cybersecurity, told Putin critical infrastructure should be off-limits to any attack; Biden made clear we have area of mutual interest with Russia;  To learn...

DOJ called Trump push to challenge election “pure insanity”.  Trump DOJ seized phone records from journalists, lawmakers, WH counsel.  Attorney General: Top domestic violent extremist threat comes from those advocating for the superiority of the white race.  House GOP leader calls for Dem Rep. Ilhan Omar’s removal from House Foreign Affairs Committee.  GOP’s Rep. Greene: Holocaust Museum visit was...

Biden: Will "make clear" to Putin that "we can cooperate if he chooses" on mutual interests or "we will respond in kind". Source: Trump Justice Dept. sought records of White House Counsel Don McGahn and his wife. Rep. Taylor Greene apologizes for comparing masks mandats to the Holocaust after visiting the Holocaust Museum in DC. FBI warning lawmakers QAnon conspiracy theorists may become more viol...

Quigley: "Assumed a hostile government would do something like this, I didn't think it would be our own hostile government", Biden attends first G7 Summit as president, Putin: relationship with U.S. at "lowest point" in years To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden says "special relationship" with Britain affirmed during talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Bipartisan group of 10 senators come to agreement on infrastructure plan. FDA advisers debate evidence needed to authorize COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 12. State autopsy confirms Andrew Brown Jr. died of gunshot wound to the back of the head during attempted arrest.  To learn...

Biden tells United States troops "The United States is back" as he kicks off first overseas trip as president; Putin Summit looms as Biden begins big foreign trip United States has bought and will donate 500 million doses of Pfizer vaccine worldwide; Biden launches first foreign trip aiming to strengthen United States alliances after four years of Trump; Biden warns "False narratives" by dictators...

Homeland Security Secretary tells migrants “do not come to U.S.... it is perilous”. VP Harris in Guatemala warns migrants “do not come” to U.S.White House negotiations with GOP Senators on Biden jobs and spending plan collapse. Obama sounds alarm about state of democracy, Trump and GOP. Hospital workers in Texas walk out and file lawsuit as they’re ordered to get vaccinated or be fired. CDC: 42% o...