The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Mandatory curfews are set in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and more cities as the United States braces for a possible eighth night of unrest in response to the death of George Floyd. Protestors are marching in New York City ahead of the cities 8 p.m. curfew. The 8 p.m. curfew in New York City has been extended for the rest of the week. The New York City mayor says to protest in the dayti...

George Floyd's family attorney says a private autopsy shows Floyd died of asphyxiation at the hands of police. The attorney also says three other officers "need to be charged... they knew what they were doing could cause death." The medical examiner says George Floyd's death was a homicide resulting from being restrained. George Floyd's brother appeals for peaceful protests and the end to violence...

A complaint says that Chauvin, an ex-police officer in Minneapolis, kneeled on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes, including three minutes after he became unresponsive. George Floyd preliminary autopsy says that "no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or  strangulation. Chauvin has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter. The FBI is asking the public f...

The United States coronavirus death toll has surpassed 101,000 and the rate of new coronavirus cases are trending up across most of the South. A key model is projecting 132,000 United States coronavirus deaths by August. The recent projection is 11,000 fewer than the key model's previous forecast. A new model forecasts that more hospital beds will be needed by June. The Columbia Model says that ho...

As of today, new cases for coronavirus are trending up in 14 states, down in 19 and steady in 17 states. Locations of the trending up states include Arkansas, Alabama and West Virginia. Dr. Fauci says the country could see and uptick in cases as states reopen and effects may not be seen for several weeks. California becomes the fourth state with more than 100,000 coronavirus cases. Long Island reo...

The CDC is now saying that coronavirus antibody testing might be wrong half the time. As of now, the rate for new coronavirus cases are trending up in 17 states, down in 20 states and steady in 13 states. The World Health Organization is warming of a second surge in coronavirus. However, ten vaccine candidates are now in human trails.  After Trump has refused to wear a mask in front of media, Bide...

For Memorial Day weekend, Trump spends majority of the holiday weekend tweeting political attacks and golfing. Trump also visits Fort McHenry on Memorial Day, despite Baltimore mayor's plea to abide by the stay-at-home order. Trump is also threatening to pull the GOP convention from North Carolina if not allowed "full attendance" in an arena.  Recently, crowds across the United States are ignoring...

A study finds the drug Trump has touted and taken has been linked to higher death risk in coronavirus patients. The CDC issues new guidance for houses of worship as Trump orders them to open and threatens to “override” governors who refuse to do so. States face critical reopening test as holiday weekend begins. NY, NJ, CT, DE reopen their beaches for Memorial Day weekend. New York Governor Andrew...

A new model is predicting case spikes in some states that reopened early, especially states in the south, as the current United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 93,000. Alongside the death rate, the rate of new coronavirus cases are up in 17 states, down in 12 states and steady in 21 states. Physician Anthony Fauci warns "now is not the time to tempt fate" concerning coronavirus. Another mo...

Trump threatens to withhold federal funding for Michigan and Nevada over their mail-in push to voters for upcoming elections. He is falsely claiming the states illegally sent absentee ballot applications to voters. Trump is also blaming China's "incompetence" for "mass worldwide killing" after he praised the country earlier in the pandemic.  Sources say that the fate of the CDC director is in ques...

United States deaths caused by the coronavirus reaches 91,000, as New York study shows higher death rates among Black and Latino people. Meanwhile, all states will have reopening plans underway by the end of the week. However, the United States-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel and Hawaii extends its 14 day quarantine for arriving visitors. Southwest Airlines reports an im...

Trump says he’s taking now hydroxychloroquine even though the FDA has warned against taking the drug. Trump is also saying that it was secretary Pompeo that asked for the inspector general to be fired. California moves to next phase of re-opening. Texas also reopening despite biggest one day jump in new cases. Drug company is saying vaccine shows promise in stopping coronavirus. The rate of cases...

Trump: "Vaccine or no vaccine, we're back"; rate of new cases down in 28 states, up in 7, steady in 15; the number of new coronavirus cases is going down in more than half of states amid reopening moves; 48 states partially reopened or easing restrictions by this weekend; U.S. retail sales plunge a record 16.4% in April; Texas reports highest one day death toll 2 weeks after reopening; protesters...

Ousted vaccine chief: "Time is running out," virus is "everywhere"; rate of new coronavirus cases, deaths in U.S. trending down; Los Angeles requires face coverings outdoors; Ousted chief warns of "darkest winter" without planning; Wisconsin Governor: "Wild West" after state's stay-at-home order struck down; Florida's Miami-Dade & Broward Counties to reopen Monday; 18 states reporting mysterious i...

At least 48 states will be partially reopen by Sunday as some areas extend stay-at-home orders; Sources: Trump questioning if United States coronavirus death toll is inflated as Fauci says it's likely too low; Ousted vaccine chief to warn of "darkest winter in modern history"; Kushner says he's unaware of any talks on altering election day after suggestion Nov 3 might not be firm; Federal chief: B...

United States coronavirus death toll nearing 82,000; Fauci warns of ignoring guidelines on reopening: "Real risk you will trigger an outbreak that you will not be able to control; Fauci, other top health officials urge more testing after Trump declared "We have prevailed" on testing; Fauci: "Going in right direction," but outbreak not controlled; Businesses reopening despite health experts' warnin...

Trump: "We have prevailed on testing"; Trump says numbers are coming down substantially as United States deaths surpass 80,000; Trump walks out of news conference after heated exchange with reporter; New memo directs white house staffers entering the west wing to wear a mask; Fauci, heads of CDC and FDA quarantining after virus exposure; Key model raises projected United States death toll to 137,0...

20.5 million jobs lost in April, worst in U.S. history; At least 47 states partially reopening by Sunday amid concerns of fueling second wave of virus; U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 76,000; Trump claims jobs "will be back very soon" as top advisor warns worst is yet to come; Federal agency says removal of vaccine chief may have been retaliation; Pence staffer tests positive for covid one d...

Personal valet to President Trump tests positive for coronavirus, Trump has since tested negative; White House becomes epicenter of culture war over wearing face masks; 44 states partially reopening by Sunday as new cases climb in at least 19 states; Justice Department drops case against Michael Flynn; 3.2 million Americans file new unemployment claims, more than 33 million claims since mid-March;...

White House: Dr. Fauci house testimony was blacked because lawmakers didn't act in good faith; White House holds briefing as United States coronavirus deaths top 72,000; Trump says Fauci and Birx will continue on coronavirus task force as he reverses course on disbanding it; At least 43 states partially reopening as new hot spots emerge across United States; New York Governor Cuomo: "You have stat...

Pence: White House may disband coronavirus task force around end of May; Trump visits Arizona as experts warn about easing restrictions; Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint saying his early coronavirus warnings were ignored, to testify to congress next week; Trump says Fauci can testify before GOP senate panel, but not Democratic house; Trump spy chief nominee: Pandemic and its o...

Source: Trump administration internal estimate says 3,000 United States deaths a day by June; At least 42 states will be partially reopened this week; Trump publicly raises projected United States death toll: could hit 100,000; China pushes back against United States claims that coronavirus originated from Wuhan lab; Trump attacks Bush 43's message of unity; Trump administration moves to further l...

CDC report: limited testing and continued travel fueled early Coronavirus transmission in U.S., U.S. death toll surpasses 64,000, Fauci warns of "significant risk" as 30+ states ease restrictions, CDC report: Mardi Gras and other large events near end of February sped the spread of virus in U.S., Source: Trump was told "majority" of intel community believes Coronavirus came out of a Chinese lab, O...

CDC may advise schools, churches, restaurants to make big changes as they begin to reopen; Fauci: United States goal to manufacture vaccine by January; United States coronavirus death toll nearing 62,000; California governor orders Orange County beaches closed after crowds; 30 million have filed new jobless claims since mid-March; At least 31 states moving to reopen despite deaths, warnings; Feder...

Fauci: Early studies show remdesivir can block coronavirus effects; States reopening despite not meeting 14 days of declining cases; Soon: Florida government to announce details of reopening; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 60,000; New York City mayor apologizes for singling out Jewish community after crowded funeral; United States economy shrinks by nearly 5 percent in first quarte...