Welcome everyone. We begin in washington, where President Donald Trump is facing mounting scrutiny over his response to the coronavirus pandemic. After suggesting that he wanted fewer coronavirus tests in order to reduce the infection rate, Administration Officials have been downplaying the remarks as a joke. But Health Experts say the issue should not be taken lightly. U. S. Has already reported more deaths and infections than any other country by far and number of cases is still rising in at least 20 states. Now mr. Trump is facing additional criticism from his former National Security adviser. In an interview with abc news, john bolton said the president isnt fit for office and he would not vote for him in november. In tulsa, oklahoma, attempt to energize his campaign failed to meet expectations. Fire marshal says about 6,000 supporters showed up, even though the location can seat 19,000 people. Most people there, no masks either. That rally actually happened as tulsa reported a fif
Ground after being shot. The other officer allegedly stood on brooks shoulders while brooks was on the ground. Prosecutors had said that that officer would be a witness for the state, but in an unusual twist, officer devon brosnans Attorney Says thats not true. Both men must turn themselves in today. Also this morning, coronavirus cases are surging in 23 states now. That is two more than yesterday. More than half the nearly half the country, ten states have set records for the highest sevenday average of new cases, despite those facts, President Trump is in denial, insisting that the virus is, quote, dying out. Lets begin our conch with cnns diane gallagher. She is live in atlanta with our top story. And this is the picture there, just a shocking image. It is, jim. And look, both of these officers are now facing charges in the killing of Rayshard Brooks. The officer who pulled the trigger is facing a potential Death Penalty sentence for felony murder charges. And were learning more abo
Correspondent kasie hunt. Just for entertainment i beat up bill karins this morning. Awful. Willie, you were on jury duty the past couple days. Happy to serve the great county of new york the last couple days. I didnt get picked. I was a little offended. He could go one of two ways, he said cops are always right. Is that bad . Is that bad . You do what you have to do. Go with your instinct. Lets get to the headlines. Congressional leaders say former National Security adviser Michael Flynn may have violated federal law by not disclosing payments from russia and turkey. He was paid nearly 34,000 to attend and address a gala with president Vladimir Putin in december of 2015. He got more than 500,000 to lobby for the turkish government last year. So many things wrong with this. We knew about putin, but over 500,000 to lobby for turkey while you are the National Security adviser in waiting and you dont report this publicly. Thats it. While youre doing bidding for turkey. Not just how do you