Metric tons of carbon pollution. Heres another interesting element. There is a federal regulatory piece. Tail pipe rules for 2026 are stricter than rules put in place by President Obama, rules attempted to be rolled back by president trump. The three largest Automowautoma Plus the uaw standing with the president today. The president is scheduled to sign an act to award congressional gold medals to some u. S. Capitol police officers. Of course, we know this dates back to January 6th. Tell us about it. Reporter this was kind of a long Running Debate in congress that never should have been a debate. 21 republicans in the house voted against it. It was passed unanimously by the senate. Those joining him in the signing, we expect some guests with him. The president s never minced words about what January 6th was. He called it an existential threat to the democracy of the united states, has made very clear his views on the issue, but has also made clear that he believes they shouldnt be dwelling on the issue. How the president frames this moment and particularly those who are receiving these gold medals will be very interesting to watch later today, victor. More than 500 days into the pandemic and the spread of the coronavirus is picking up. The. The seven Day Average of new infections closing in on 1 100,000. States with low investvaccinati rates are running out of space. In mississippi six icu beds left across that state. Louisiana broke its Hospitalization Record for the second time this week. As cases surge, the rate of vaccinations is going up too. Short time ago the White House covid Response Team indicated reality is setting in for more Unvaccinated Midwes D americans pace of vaccinations, reaching levels not seen since the spring. We are seeing results. Over the past 24 hours weve recorded 864,000 vaccinations, the highest in a day since july 3rd. Importantly, 585,000 first shots, thats tehe highest sinc july 1st. Lets go to florida now, the epicenter of the pandemic. Were learning it leads the nation in the number of Covid Hospitalization admissions for adults and children. Randi kaye is with us from daytona beach. These doctors and nurses who have been doing gods work for more than a year and a half now, what are they seeing in this new search. Reporter theyre seeing what they dont want to see, more and more people hospitalized. Florida right now leads the nation in the number of adults and children hospitalized. The cdc releasing 265 adults and 47 children have been admitted with covid since the previous day. The cdc is also saying there are 143 children hospitalized in total here in the state of florida. Thats more than any other state in the country. Texas is just behind florida with 140 children hospitalized. The backdrop is this ongoing battle between governor Ron Desantis here in Florida And President biden. The president has been quite critical, turning the spotlight on florida, pointing to the governor about his handling of the pandemic and the lack of Mask Mandates in the schools here. The president saying, if youre not going to help, then get i o out of the way. Joe biden suggests that if you dont do lockdown policies, then i should, quote, get out of the way. Let me tell you this. If You Ireare coming after the rights of parents in florida, im standing in your way. Why dont you get this border secure . Until you do that, i dont want to hear a blip about covid from you. Reporter he said masks should be up to the parents. Its their choice. He also said they could pull funding from these districts if they defy him. Broward county, the second largest district in the state has now she issued a mask manda. Du Duvall County also requiring masks and Alachua County requiring masks for the first week of school. Finally, Leon County where tallahassee is, the superintendent wrote a Letter T to the governor asking for Flexibility And Awe on the auto. Randi kaye in daytona beach, florida for us. Lets go to wisconsin now. Massive crowds outside the milwaukee Bucks Arena last month when the team won the national championship. A lot of people say if youre outside, you have a better shot of holding off from getting this virus. 65,000 people outside. What do we know antibbout this R Spreader Event . Reporter its about 491 people linked to celebrating to cheer on the bucks by tens of thousands. These are at least 491 positive covid cases. Its important to note that health Officials Cant Pinpoint definitively saying this is where they picked up covid19. However, the one thing they have in common is they all were part of these celebrations. The depth of Health Services says they might not be accounting for everyone. They sent us an email saying we are likely undercounting or underrepresenting cases who got sick but did not report. Thats because the part about attending the bucks celebrations was completely selfreported. It is part of Routine Contact Tracing questions they ask about whether youve attended large events recently. Similar situation with a Music Festival Pep till. 83 cases linked to the Faster Horses Musical Festival out of michigan. Its a Threeday Country Music festival. People in close proximity singing. Officials urging people to get tested if theyre not fully vaccinated or they develop symptoms because they may have been exposed to covid19. Its the same type of thing officials in chicago are bracing for just a few days removed from lollapalooza. These are the types of stories were going to see as people balance coming back into the world with the surge of the Delta Variant. You bring large crowds together, cases likely follow. Omar jimenez for us. Thank you. Louisiana up next. As i mentioned the state has broken its Hospitalization Record again. There are now 2350 people in louisianas hospitals sick with covid. Tuesday the state hit a new record, rteporti i i ing over 2 patients. Lets start with the comparison, what youre seeing now. Were a hospital for children. Children were largely spared by the first three spikes of covid that weve seen here in louisiana. The game changer, unfortunately, is that as we all know by now, the Delta Variant is just much more transmissible. When you overlay the fact that children are completely unvaccinated under 12 year es o old and we have a relatively low Vaccination Rate between 1218 d those two facts nvging leave us with a situatn where at much, much high ir er rates we have seen in the past. How many minors do you have w with covid there now. As of The End of last week, the rate of Covid Testing from children to 12 have an extremely high rate of positivity that tells us theres a lot of Koifd Covid in that age group. Only a very smal percentage of people will. You mentioned children are the most what what can parents do to try to slow this trend were seeing with positive cases in kids . Great question. Were afraid that some people think Theres Nothing to do but there are steps you can take. Masking will prevent exposure and spread. Of course we look forward to Vaccination Eligibility becoming available with children under 12 as well. Then we have the same advice which is vaccination, vaccination, vaccination. We know that vaccinating those around children under 12, parents, the older siblings could protect them as well potentially from transmitting it. Its sad that its happening this way but the trend in louisiana went from 47th in the nation for vaccinations to now first. 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Right now on Capitol Hill talks are happening to see if lawmakers can get to a final vote as soon as tonight on a roughly 1 Trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal. Cnns Manu Raju is on Capitol Hill for us. Reporter talks are happening behind the scenes to accelerate the vote that was expected to happen potentially over the weekend or into early next week on final passage of the 1. 2 trillion bill. This bill is expected to pass. It needs an agreement between the two sides to move up final passage. Part of the reason why they have not reached an agreement is that official Cost Analysis from the nonpartisan congressional Budget Office has not yet been released. That is expected to happen sometime this afternoon. If it is not fully paid for in the new spending as sponsors have been promising, that could be problematic in getting to a final vote. But in the moment theres optimism in the Senate Theyll get this through. Then the question is will it get to the house. Thats a question for the fall. Democrats want the larger package out of the house first. So still a lot of hurdles to get through. Youve also got some new reporting about fears within the gop as it relates to former president trumps choice for Senate Bid in Georgia Next year. Reporter Herschel Walker the football great is Someone Trump has pushed to run in georgia. Walker has suggested an openness to running. A number of kcandidates have no gotten in because of trump pushing walker. Republicans are concerned because of walkers unvetted past. An associated Press Story came out just days ago about him threatening his exwife allegedly. Mitch mcconnell has talked to other potential candidates and even sergsuggested that Kethe T former candidates take a look at the race here. President biden will now sign an Executive Order that relates specifically to ensuring that 50 of vehicles sold in the u. S. By 2030 will be zero emissions. This is part of the president s effort to combat climate change. We know the White House says this will lead to benefit of up to 900 over the life of the vehicle in fuel savings. Lets listen in. Were proud to be here now with our brother in the White House Here Today. Uaw members are excited about the future. The uaw is ready to build these electric cars, trucks and the batteries that go in them. We know that President Biden has our back. He understands we can preserve our injure and create bitter Pay And Union jobs through his build back better plan. This president understands that as we move toward this bright future, none of us will be left behind. Im proud to introduce President Biden today as a Uaw Member and a proud american. Mr. President , you have our back and we have yours. Thank you, President Biden. Please, everybody sit down, please, please, please. Good afternoon. Before i begin, let me start with something more somber. I learned a couple of hours ago when my staff came in that a close friend of mine and i think of many of you as well died today from a heart attack. The reason i was a few minutes late coming out, i was talking to his wife and to his son who called. He wasnt just a great labor leader. He was a friend. Hes someone i could confide in. You knew whatever he said he would do, he would do. It was simple, tommy. You know him as well. He was always there. He was an american worker, always fighting for working people, protecting their wages, their safety, their pensions and their ability to build a middle class life. Ive also believed that the middle class built america, but i know who built the middle class, unions. Unions built the middle class. Theres No Doubt that rich trumpka helped Build Unions all over this country. Our heart goes out to barbara and the grandkids. I used to always kid him. He was from soft coal country. I was from hard coal country. We used to have had this thing about he used to be president of the united mine workers. Thats how he got started. Let me now turn to tonigdays event. I would to thank bernie for the introduction and being part of the best Auto Workers in the world. Thank you to ray curry, president of uaw. Good to see you, pal. I also want to thank the leaders of the Big Three companies for being Here Today. Mary barra of General Motors. I want to tell you i think shes one of the reasons were Here Today. We had a long discussion on a Zoom Call with a bunch of Labor Leaders and other major Business Leaders. She made a commitment and shes keeping it. Thank you very much. Jim farley of ford. My dad was with ford for a while but he sold mostly General Motors products. You see that sucker over there . 0 to 60 in 4. 1 seconds. Its all electric. I have a commitment to mary when they make the first electric corvette, i get to drive it. Im not skidding. Mark stewart, we used to have one of your big plants in my state. A special thanks to all the members of congress who are here, but i want to pay particular recognition to my chairman, my buddy. We served together for years. Tommy carper. I know that i kid my michigan friends, but i just want you to know, say to Senators Padilla and Duckworth And Kathy castor and the michigan delegation thats Here Today, senator gary peters, congresswoman debbie dingle, and dan kildee. I remind the michigan delegation of this. It used to be when i first got elected and i used to tell your husband this as well, we had a higher percentage of Auto Workers in delaware than any state in the union including michigan. In fact, we had a very small population and we had almost 100,000 Auto Workers in our states. I just want to be very straightforward. Uaw brung me to the dance, as they say. I know were missing someone truly special, Senator Carl Levin who passed away last week. Carl and i served together for 30 years in the United States Senate together. He was one of the most honorable people, most decent people i not only served with but ive ever known. He was a tireless champion of the american worker and the iconic american Automobile Industry. He embodied everything that his b beloved michigan and our country represents respect, dignity, pride. Labor and industry, state and local leaders are all working together to write the next chapter of the american story. As i said before, were in competition with china and many other nations for the 21st century. To one were going to have to make sure the future will be Made In America. Back in may i toured the ford plant, state of the Art Facility in deerborne. The best part is i got to drive it. Its incredible just like the other vehicles behind me today. Theyre a Vision Of The Future that is now beginning to happen, a future of the Automobile Industry that is electric,battery electric, plugin hybrid electric, Fuel Cell electric. Its electric and theres no turning back. The question is whether well lead or fall behind in the future. Its whether well build these vehicles and the batteries that got them here in the united states. Were going to have to rely on other countries for these batteries. Whether or not jobs to build these batteries are good paying Union Jobs with benefits, Jobs To Sus Ttain the continued grow of the middle class. They have to be. Right now china is leading the race. Its one of the largest and fastestgrowing electric markets in the world. The key is the battery. 80 of the Manufacturing Capacity for these batteries is done in china. Its not chinas Battery Technology thats much more innovative than anyone elses. Remember our universities, our Auto Makers Led in the development of this technology. Theres no reason why we cant reclaim that leadership and lead again. We have to move fast. When barack, President Obama and i were in office, thats what we were doing. In 2009 the Automobile Industry was flat on its back. We were told wed never be able to sell american made cars at the same rate as we did before. We diplomatdnt listen to the naysayers. We had people in both parties who didnt think we should bail out the industry. We bet on the american worker and extended a lifeline. They stepped up, made sacrifices to do it. We saved more than A Million jobs in the process. We set Fuel Efficiency standards and provided incentives for folks to buy fuel efficient vehicles. The previous administration came along and they rolled back the standards we set. Despite bipartisan support for consumer incentives, they also let the federal Tax Credit expire, penalizing Auto Workers who were at the time selling the most Electric Vehicles in the world in the united states. They announced infrastructure week. They did it for every week for four years and not once got anything done, not once. Folks, the rest of the world is moving ahead. Weve just got to step up, government, Labor And Industry working together. We have a Play Book and its going to work. Today im announcing steps were taking to set a new pace for Electric Vehicles. First, im following through on the Campaign Commitment to reverse the previous administrations shortsighted Roll Back of emissions and efficiency standards. Im doing so for the Automobile Industry. Today the environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Transportation are unveiling proposals to do just that. These agencies are beginning to work on the next round of standards for a broad class of vehicles, for cars, suvs, pickup trucks. We have announcement from Auto Makers representing nearly the entire Auto Market who have positioned around the ambition of 4050 of all vehicles sold by 2030 in america being electric. This is a big deal. We have to keep investing in our workers and our Manufacturing Capacity. Thats what our build back better plan is about. Its about leveraging once in a Generation Investments and a whole of Government Effort to lift up american Auto Workers and strengthen american leadership in the world in clean technology. Thats why today im signing an Executive Order setting out a target of 50 of all Passenger Vehicles sold by 2030 will be electric and set into motion an allout effort. Thats why along with the members of congress Here Today were working around the clock on the build back better plan which does three critical things. One, it transforms our infrastructure. Were going to put americans to work modernizing roads, highways, airports, Rail And Transit systems. That included putting ibw members and other Union Workers to work installing 500,000 Charging Stations on our roads and highways and homes and apartments. Two, were going to boost Manufacturing Capacity. The build back better plan invests in new and retooled facilities and employing workers with good paying jobs. The grants to kick start new battery and parts production, loans and Tax Credits to boost manufacturing of these clean vehicles. Our build back better plan makes the largest investment of Research And Development in generations. This will help innovate, manufacture and build Supply Chains for batteries, semiconductors and small Computer Chips in electric trucks and cars are going to be even more reliant upon as we move forward. Never again should we be in a situation we face today with a semiconductor shortage. We know these federal investments work. It was the Defense Department and nasa that got the modern Semiconductor Industry on its feet decades ago. Our own Department Of Energy pioneered and transformed the Battery Industry when barack and i were in office. With the help of the recovery act, grants and loans, Battery Prices dropped 85 because we were forward looking. We need that same mindset today. Thirdly, support of consumers and fleets. That means Purchasing Incentives for consumers to buy clean vehicles, union made right here in america, look the ones championed B Ed in the senate. That means spurring demand by converting the federal governments enormous fleet of vehicles. We have 60,000. All american, clean vehicles. Thats what were going to do as we roll out and get rid of the existing fleet were going to support the electric Transit System as well and the electric school buses. And theres one other thing we have in our Play Book that will help us outcompete other nations, the american worker. I really believe this and i know you guys do too. American workers are our ace in the deck. I know many of you watching out home are like the folks i grew up with In Scranton and claymont, delaware. I get it, i understand it but were going to leave no one behind. Nearly 90 of the jobs created in our Infrastructure Plan do not require a bachelors degree. When we invest in infrastructure were going to buy american products, american materials and services from american businesses Made In America by american workers. Were going to do everything in our power to encourage our workers to unionize and collectively bargain. We have a blue Collar Blueprint to rebuild america. We need them not to take the benefits of our public investments and expand Electric Vehicles and Battery Manufacturing abroad. We need you to deepen your relationship with the uaw, continue to pay good wages, support local people across the country. Thats why im so proud the uaw is standing Here Today as well. Thats why im proud that the three largest employers are sitting here and their sights are set not only on Electric Vehicles but expansion, expanding Union Jobs, expanding the middle class. It matters. In the spring i kept my commitment to convene leaders of automatic major keconomies in te world. It was not in person, but we did a Zoom Call with a whole bunch of folks including china, india,iindia, i china, japan. I made clear what ive long believed and what i think of when i think of the climate crisis. Beyond the devastation of the lives and the health of our very planet, when i hear climate i think jobs, good paying Union Jobs. I want the world to see there was a consensus or an Inflection Point in world history. If we act to save the planet, we can create millions of good paying jobs and raise the standard of living for people not only here but around the world. I also wanted to put the world on notice. America is back. America is back. Were in the competition for the 21st century, the future that will be built right here in america. Let me close with this. Our economy is recovering. In six months were seeing the fastest Job Growth on record than any administration in history. Weve shown Each Other and the world that theres no quit in america, none, none, none. And its never, ever, ever been a good bet to bet against america. We are the united states of america. Theres not Ai Isingle solitary thing beyond our capacity to get done when we do it together. We have to act. Thats what were doing today. Again, i want to thank the ceos of the Automobile Companies and all the Auto Workers. Thank you all for being Here Today. Now um im going to sign the Executive Order. Id like to invite my congressional colleagues to come up if theyre willing to stand behind me here. Thank you all very much. Now when i sign this Executive Order, usually im able to give a pen to all the folks who are part of it. Ive got one pen. Uhoh. You each are going to get a pen. I promise you. This is the Executive Order strengthening Americas Leadership in clean cars and trucks. Let me start off by thanking the ceos as well as uaw. All you are the reason why its happening. Thank you, thank you, thank you. [ applause ] thank you, thank you, thank you. So you have listened to the president here. You just saw he signed the Executive Order. The White House says, as i said at the top, the goal is so ensure that 50 of vehicles sold in the u. S. By The End of the decade will be zero emissions. They also say the goal is to save consumers money, cut pollution, Advance Health and tackle the climate crisis. Millions of students and teachers are heading back to school in states where Mask Mandates are banned. In arizona a superintendent is rejecting the Governors Ban and mandating masks. Now a teacher is suing him. Well speak with that superintendent ahead. Yep, so let me finish this. Theres new hickorysmoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, smashed avocado. You know what, theres a lot but it all makes a better footlong. Can i get a word, in . Sure, take the tagline. Because you gotta. You gotta refresh to be fresh. Its the eat fresh refresh at subway. 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This just happened. Actually its lieu of. This is President Biden driving an electric jeep wrangler rubicon. This is how he wrapped up the Executive Order Signing that we talked about a little earlier. If you remember the president had an opportunity to drive an electric i believe it was an f150 a couple of months ago. He really enjoyed that, andy hads also talked about the first electric corvette. He wants to drive that as well so there we go. Oh, he taking another lap. One more for the president. All right. Lets move on. U. S. Education secretary is pushing back against bans on Mask Mandates in schools. Dont be the reason why schools are interrupted. Our kids have suffered enough. Lets do what we know works. Lets do what we know works across the country. We shouldnt get politics doesnt have a role in this. Educators know what to do. One of the states where School Masks mandates are banned there, thats arizona, and Today Weve learned that the second largest School District in the state has more than 100 active coronavirus cases in just the last two weeks since classes started. The chandler unified School District has reported 140 infections, but School Officials could not tell us how many students and teachers are Karen Fining as a result of those positive cases. Another arizona School District ban on School Mask mandates. S Phoenix Union high School District is requiring students, staff and visitors to we masks indoors, and a Biology Teacher is suing the dtrict for imposing a mask mandat e, quote, Nochool District is above the law. My next guest is one of the district officials named in the lawsuit. Phoenix Union Ghchool District superintendent chad guestin. Mr. Superintendent, i thank you fobeing with us. Lien, for the last couple of weeks ive spoken with superintendents in these states at say my hands are tied. We can encourage masks, but werseeing a change in the trend here. Youre leang it by mandating masks despite the ban. Why . We made a commitment from Day One, minute one, that we would do all we can in our Power And Control to protect the health, Safety And Wellness of our staff, stunts and community. Were aware of the spread. Were also Airwith A of the mask mandate ban, but our commitment is to our local community, and were going to hold true to that. We know that masks along with vaccines and other Mitigation Measures work, and so masks in phoenix are required. So let me ask you about this lawsuit. This teacher at one of the School District has sued you in your official capacity. The district, the board as well. Back in court next week. The teacher claims that you dont have the authority, that you dont have the legal authority to mandate masks. Whats your reaction to that . Well, our reaction has been clear, ay with ear aware of that active litigation. Cant comment specifically, but we have required masks. Were on day four in school. As the superintendent of this district, i have the authority to require masks. Weve made that decision very clearly. Its been a great launch of school, a safe launch of school, andy with eve also said that when we come pack we want to stay back. We do not want massive amounts of quarantines, and this is an important step for us. You obviously think that you have the authority in the lawsuit which i read. The spokesperson for the Governors Office, governor ducey, says your mandate has no teeth. Its not allowed under arizona law. Its unenforceable, so are there consequences for students, teachers who do not comply with this mandate . Well, weve said right away from day up that we would handle cases one by one, but what weve seen all across Phoenix Union is compliance with this because our community knows the spread. 32 Zip Codes. All 32 Zip Codes have high or substantial spread. We also deal with 32,000 souls, right. Were called to shepard the lives of our people. They go home to parents, siblings, grandparents. We must do everything in our control to protect our people and our people support our decision. So i get that you say that people support the decision, but theres at least one teacher who doesnt support it here, and the enforceability of it is only codified by there being a consequence for not complying, so, again, is there a consequence if teachers, students do not wear a mask . That way other than that, if its not if theres no consequence then its a strong suggestion. No. Its a requirement. Anyone that who choose not to comply would be dealt with oneonone just like breaking any other and not complying with any other policy in our system. Were aware. Weve talked through legal consequences but heres what we also know, that the consequences to Human Lives are even more important and that we have said from Day One that our people must be above all else, and so well continue to protect at all costs. You know what i find interesting about this lawsuit is that its not filed by a student or a parent on behalf of a student. Its by a teacher which i think is unique here. What has been the reaction from the students . Well, our students all across our district, ive had a chance to speak with many of them. Many of them interviewed by our own local staff and media. Our students are so excited to be back. Many of whom say i prefer not to wear a mask. The truth is i prefer not to wear a mask but what we want is safe return to inperson learning, and our students are willing to do all that they can and have to to come back. Clubs, sports, activities. Were high schools. Our kids want to be back and they want to reconnect. Superintendent chad guestin, thank you for your time. Thank you, sir. All right. Breaking news. The amazon just announced that it will delay its employees return to the office until 2022. The company is not the first major company to do this. Earlier today u. S. Bank and Wells Fargo both postponed a return to the office for their workers. Cnn Business Lead Writer Matt Egan is with me now. So how did these companies arrive at this decision . Well, this is all about the Delta Variant. You know, we had been expecting this grand reopening in offices across america come september, and that is now in serious doubt. In just the last 24 hours, a series of major companies have announced that employees are no longer expected to come in. The biggest theme, longest delay is amazon. The company was originally planning to welcome back corporate employees the day after labor day. Thats now being pushed all the way back until january 2022. Not just amazon, viacom, cbs, Wells Fargo, blackrock, u. S. Bank, they have all delayed the reopening plans. Now blackrock pointed to the Delta Variant and indoor maskwearing guidelines as reasons for the delay. Let me read the memo to employees. We know this raise concerns about returning to the office. Even for those who are vaccinated and particularly for those of you when Dependants At Home who are currently ineligible for the vaccine and earlier this Hour Cnn also announced that it is delaying its official return until october. These delays, they do make a lot of sense because a lot of people are concerned right now about going into crowd offices, hopping on crowded subways. Yeah. It also shows how worried Business Leaders are right now about the direction of the pandemic, and lets not forgot that this is going to deal a blow to all the local restaurants and bars, dry cleaners that had really been banking on the return of Office Workers this fall. I just saw that Cnn Email in my box. I hadnt finished reading it. What are these companies though trying to do to get things to go in the right direction . So a lot of them are starting to mandate vaccines. They have google, facebook, disney, walmart, tyson foods, they are all requiring that at least part of their workforce get vaccinated, and experts that ive been talking to is saying that this is likely to be the norm. More and more companies are probably going to be mandating vaccines because they want their employees to feel more comfortable in the office. Also because they are worried that the longer there are a large number of people who are not vaccinated, the more likely that theres going to be variants out there that actually evade vaccines. Yeah. Other companies are taking a different approach. They are trying to incentivize employees to get vaccinated. Kroger is offering employees a onetime payment of 100. Mcdonalds says that people who get vaccinated, they can get up to four hours of paid time off, and then theres vanguard, the Asset Management Company just this week told employees that if they show proof of vaccination they can get 1,000 as long as they show that proof by october 1, 1,000. Leave it to Wall Street to figure out a way to really get the attention of the unvaccinated. Thats an incentive for you. Matt egan, thanks so much. Thank you. And thank you for joining me. Im victor blackwell. The lead with Jake Tapper starts now. The new warning about variants even worse than delta. The lead starts right now. 95 of the country is now seeing a substantial amount of covid spread as the Delta Variant takes over, but there is some good news. Then, within two hours our town was gone. A whole community essentially wiped out by a wildfire. We are live on the ground. Plus, five days straight of cancelled flights leaving passengers stranded and angry. How long will it