Open: This is "Face the Nation," July 5
Today on "Face the Nation," a disturbing 4th of July weekend as the coronavirus wildfire continues to spread and the president's fiery rhetoric divided, rather than united, America.
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Transcript: Sylvester Turner on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner that aired Sunday, July 5, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
COVID spikes surge as country marks holiday
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments on COVID-19 across the country.
Drive-thru citizenship
In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru. And this year, because of the pandemic, immigrants who have completed all the requirements of citizenship are pulling into parking lots from San Diego to Des Moines to Detroit for socially-distant naturalization ceremonies. Steve Hartman visits with some newly-minted U.S. citizens in Albany, N.Y. where the oath was taken behind the wheel.
Jim Gaffigan: Alerts for everything he’s missed
Much of Spring and Summer of 2020 was canceled by COVID-19, but comedian Jim Gaffigan still receives pre-programmed calendar alerts to events that never happen – a reminder of all the things he's missing in life.
David Price opts out of 2020 MLB season
Price is the seventh player to opt out of the 2020 season thus far.
Trump holds July 4 celebration at White House
President Trump held a Fourth of July celebration on the White House South Lawn one day after attending an event at Mt. Rushmore. This year's celebration is a massive scale back from last year's event, which featured military vehicles and flyovers. Nikole Killion reports.
England reopens pubs as infection rates drop
Britain is slowly reopening businesses as coronavirus infection rates drop. But many are resuming with extra caution and improved safety measures to prevent further lockdowns. Roxana Saberi reports.
Coronavirus cases spike amid holiday weekend
Fourth of July weekend will have an unusually somber tone this year as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Cases are increasing in 40 states, many of which have had to pause their reopening plans. Lilia Luciano reports.
"Not your typical Fourth of July": Americans celebrate amid pandemic
Communities across the country are canceling or dialing back traditional fireworks.
July 4 weekend amid coronavirus
As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, there has been a surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the country. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss how Americans can safely celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend.
England's pubs reopen as officials warn it is not "risk-free"
While new infections are declining in the United Kingdom, the country still has the highest death toll in Europe.
Florida tops daily record with over 11,400 new COVID-19 cases
As hospitals are pushed to their limits, Miami-Dade County implemented a curfew ahead of July 4 weekend — continuing indefinitely.
"Unnecessary situation": Surging virus cases frustrate experts
Experts have blamed the spike on some states reopening too early, as well as people defying health guidelines.
Globe Theatre struggles to survive pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has put the future of many theaters in peril, and landmarks such as the replica of William Shakespeare’s beloved Globe Theatre in London have not been spared from the consequences of lockdown orders. Imtiaz Tyab visits the world-renowned stage to see how it is determined to survive.
China's role in the U.S. fireworks industry
While fireworks displays around the country have been called off over coronavirus concerns, some Americans have taken it upon themselves to create their own celebrations, using backyard fireworks -- often imported from China. Ramy Inocencio speaks to the person responsible for purchasing for Phantom Fireworks, who says their business would "cease to exist" without China's production.
Trump gives divisive Mount Rushmore speech
President Trump kicked off the holiday weekend with an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore Friday, after protesters were arrested earlier in the day after they blocked a road leading to the monument. Despite the advice of doctors and the White House coronavirus task force, Mr. Trump and the First Lady did not wear masks at the event. Nikole Killion reports on the president's divisive remarks.
Coronavirus cases surge in 40 states
Coronavirus is surging in 40 states across the U.S., with more than 2.5 million confirmed cases nationwide. The death toll is rising to more than 129,000. Cities and states, like California, have shut beaches ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend in an effort to control the rising COVID-19 infection rates. Michael George reports from Rockaway Beach in New York.
Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend tests positive for coronavirus
Kimberly Guilfoyle had traveled to South Dakota to see the president's Fourth of July speech and celebration fireworks at Mount Rushmore.
Plasma therapy shows promise as COVID-19 treatment
Convalescent plasma therapy, which relies on injecting antibodies from recovered coronavirus patients into sick patients, is showing increasing promise. Meg Oliver reports.
U.S. stays home for July 4 as COVID-19 cases spike
The number of coronavirus cases is skyrocketing again, forcing unprecedented restrictions on holiday gatherings. Along America's sandy shores, world famous beaches are closed and hand sanitizer and face masks are encouraged. Janet Shamlian reports.
States requiring some visitors to quarantine
In response to a spike in new coronavirus cases, several states are requiring visitors from hot spots to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Trump attending Mount Rushmore celebrations
President Trump will attend an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore, despite warnings that the event could lead to more infections. Weijia Jiang reports.
New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Health officials warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Americans become citizens at drive-thrus amid pandemic
In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru – now, including one very happy spiel: The oath of allegiance to become a U.S. Citizen.
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