Projection showing the coronavirus pandemic is only getting worse here in the u. S. A Research Model regularly used by the white house now predicts the death toll here in the u. S. Could hit almost 300,000 in the next four months. Thats close to double the number of people who have already died nationwide since the pandemic began. Health Officials Say tens of thousands of lives could be saved if all americans wore masks. Nowhere in the u. S. Is that lifeanddeath struggle more obvious than on the texas border, where tonight, doctors say theyre desperate for help and hospital beds. And as we come on the air tonight theres yet another example of how far and fast the virus is spreading. Hours before he was scheduled to greet President Trump in ohio, that states governor, mike dewine, tested positive for the virus. Dewine has been one of a handful of republican governors who has argued for strict mask wearing in his state. Theres also breaking news just coming in from the National Football
High over reopenings. Im talking directly to you because you do not respect me brennan tonight, why teachers and School Nurses are quitting their jobs. President ial predictions President Trump suggests there could be a vaccine before the election and again repeats the false claim that children are immune from covid. In the crosshairs did the leaders of the nations biggest guns rights group waste money on private jets and Luxury Vacations . The new lawsuit tonight against the n. R. A. Dangerous recall the new alert from the f. D. A. About something in your refrigerator. What you need to know. And finally tonight, one familys commitment to helping drenrnir bs evening neth reg from the nationl. Brennan good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im margaret brennan. We begin with breaking news. A staggering and sobering projection showing the coronavirus pandemic is only getting worse here in the u. S. A Research Model regularly used by th
Survivors of the massive beirut explosion demand answers as they mourn their losses. Were in lebanon with the new information on the blast. And Michelle Obamas candid comments. The former first lady speaks about her own Mental Health struggles and the pandemic and racial strife. First, heres todays eye opener. Your world in 90 seconds. It will go away. Thing goes away. Absolutely. Its no question in my mind it will go away. Chicago Public Schools will start the school year with all Remote Learning. The fact of the matter is, we are seeing an increase in cases. Investigators probing that massive explosion that tore through beirut. Teyre focusing on possible negligence. It was a nightmare. We felt that for the first time. A wedding photographer captures the exact moment a massive explosion shook beirut. Lawmakers have yet to come to an agreement on the next Coronavirus Relief bill. Well sit and work and work until we meet the needs of the American People and get this job done. Millions a
From the nations capital. Odonnell good evening and race to find a treatment for coronavirus, and it couldnt come soon enough. President trump says he is slashing red tape, ordering the f. D. A. To fast track the use of two drugs for sick patients. Tough the f. D. A. Says it could take months of Clinical Trials. More than 12,000 people have now tested positive in the u. S. The death toll has risen dramatically, too, up by almost a third in just 24 hours. And experts warn those numbers will continue to spike as more people are tested. Late today, the state department told americans living abroad they should come home immediately, just as italys death toll surpassed chinas. And on wall street today, an update. The markets were stable, but there is concern the economy is in freefall with unemployment claims now flooding in. And here in the nations capital, theyre calling in the National Guard to help with testing as the Surgeon General issues a nationwide call for people to donate blood.
President trump is closing the border with canada. And calling himself a wartime president. This is a war. And were in the same trench. This is no time to panic, but its just as much no time for business as usual. Reporter infections in the u. S. Have swelled to more than 8,000. The first known members of congress have tested positive. Probably the worst cold ive ever had. And sorry. And im healthy. The New York Stock Exchange said it would temporarily close its Trading Floor and move to electronic trading beginning monday. Were in a real doozy of a crisis. You simply cannot do enough to help make things better. Gun and ammo sales are way up amid the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Some stores are having trouble keeping up with the demand. All that if you still want a holiday experience, take inspiration from these melbourne retirees. Who managed to enjoy their canceled cruise without leaving the comfort of their own home. And all that matters. Were all in this together. Im a dreamer but i