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The health crisis was a chance for a political reset, some advisers believed, to show a new, more empathetic stance toward the coronavirus. But the candidate did not stick to the narrative. — NYT: Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni
The F.D.A. proposed stricter guidelines for emergency approval of a coronavirus vaccine, but the White House chief of staff objected to provisions that would push approval past Election Day. — NYT: Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland
Sen. Ted Cruz asked CNN early Tuesday morning if the liberal network could “stop rooting” for President Trump to die from coronavirus. — FOX News: Brian Flood
Alyssa Milano revealed that a friend’s uncle recently died due to COVID-19. Where experts saw recklessness, some of President Trump’s supporters viewed his appearance in a car as a sign that he was overcoming his illness. The far right sees a
Kayleigh McEnany and Jared Kushner were stopped from attending, sources say. For the 3rd day, President Trump continued to be treated for Covid-19 after releasing video meant to reassure the nation. — ABC News: Top Stories — NYT: Top Stories
Democrats will seek to expand the Supreme Court if they retake the Senate and Joe Biden wins the White House this fall, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told Fox News’ “Life, Liberty & Levin” in an interview airing Sunday. — FOX News: Samuel
My head was spinning. What just happened? — FOX News: Steve Doocy
The campaign is launching “Operation MAGA,” which features virtual events ahead of the VP debate, and resumes in-person events with Pence, and members of Trump family. — FOX News: Brooke Singman
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed Friday she’s been tested for coronavirus out of an “abundance of caution” and raised concerns about the accuracy of tests at the White House that “led to” President Trump’s exposure. — FOX News: Marisa Schultz