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Treasury Secretary Steven MnuchinSteven Terner MnuchinTrump won't say if he disagrees with Birx that virus is widespread On The Money: Democratic leaders report 'some progress' in stimulus talks | Prosecutors hint at probe into 'possibly extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization' Democratic leaders report 'some progress' in talks with White House MORE, White House chief of staff Mark MeadowsMark Randall MeadowsTrump won't say if he disagrees with Birx that virus is widespread On The Money: Democratic leaders report 'some progress' in stimulus talks | Prosecutors hint at probe into 'possibly extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization' Democratic leaders report 'some progress' in talks with White House MORE, Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiHillicon Valley: Trump backs potential Microsoft, TikTok deal, sets September deadline | House Republicans request classified TikTok briefing | Facebook labels manipulated Pelosi video Trump says he's considering executive action to suspend evictions, payroll tax Trump won't say if he disagrees with Birx that virus is widespread MORE (D-Calif.), and Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerMeadows: 'I'm not optimistic there will be a solution in the very near term' on coronavirus package Biden calls on Trump, Congress to enact an emergency housing program Senators press Postal Service over complaints of slow delivery MORE (D-N.Y.) met in the Speaker’s office once again on Monday and had what they described as their most productive meeting after a week of finding little common ground. As The Hill’s Jordain Carney writes, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellProfessional sports players associations come out against coronavirus liability protections Democratic leaders report 'some progress' in talks with White House Top GOP senator urges agencies to protect renters, banks amid coronavirus aid negotiations MORE (R-Ky.) and GOP leadership are eager to make Democrats go on the record as bipartisan talks appear far from a deal. Trump’s metrics: The president said the total number of COVID-19 tests administered in the United States compared with other countries is evidence of doing “very well.” He said new outbreaks and rising infection rates in some states are “flare-ups” also experienced in other developed countries (The Hill). The New York Times: Anthony FauciAnthony FauciWhite House sued over lack of sign language interpreters at coronavirus briefings Fauci warns of 'really bad situation' if daily coronavirus cases don't drop to 10K by September Overnight Health Care: Trump criticizes Birx over Pelosi, COVID-19 remarks: 'Pathetic' | Democratic leaders report 'some progress' in talks with White House | WHO chief: There may never be 'silver bullet' for coronavirus MORE, director of the Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stepped into the fracas to support Birx’s weekend remarks about a “new phase” of community spread, which he called “insidious.” > Rural America: The Hill’s Reid Wilson reports that Brewster, Wash., is an example of a rural and agricultural community deeply impacted by COVID-19. IN FOCUS/SHARP TAKESPOLITICS: Bill Stepien, the president’s newly installed campaign manager, called for more than three scheduled debates between Trump and former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump campaign emails supporters encouraging mask-wearing: 'We have nothing to lose' Cuba spells trouble for Bass's VP hopes Democrats want Biden to debate Trump despite risks MORE, and he said they should start weeks earlier than the agreed-upon dates in September and October. I want to see President Trump on the debate stage against Joe Biden.” Among the states that will begin sending out absentee ballots before the end of September are North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania and Michigan — four battlegrounds that will help sway the election. “We’ve had presidential debates for a long time now, and it’s been a way for a lot of people around the nation to be able to see the candidates in action,” said Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenCuba spells trouble for Bass's VP hopes Democrats want Biden to debate Trump despite risks Overnight Defense: Embattled Pentagon policy nominee withdraws, gets appointment to deputy policy job | Marines, sailor killed in California training accident identified | Governors call for extension of funding for Guard's coronavirus response MORE (D-Mass.), who is on Biden’s shortlist of potential running mates. OPINIONTrump is resurrecting the census’s horrific history, by Rep. Karen BassKaren Ruth BassCuba spells trouble for Bass's VP hopes Trump adviser Jason Miller: Biden running mate pick 'his political living will' The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association - Biden VP possible next week; Meadows says relief talks 'miles apart' MORE (D-Calif.) and Stacey Abrams, opinion contributors, The Washington Post. The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief Bob CusackRobert (Bob) CusackThe Hill's Coronavirus Report: GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani says DC policymakers need to do more to support ventures and 'solo-preneurs'; Federal unemployment benefits expire as coronavirus deal-making deadlocks Hillicon Valley: House panel grills tech CEOs during much anticipated antitrust hearing | TikTok to make code public as it pushes back against 'misinformation' | House Intel panel expands access to foreign disinformation evidence FCC chairman highlights focus on telehealth, online learning during pandemic MORE also celebrates his natal day. The House reconvenes for a brief pro forma session at 11 a.m. The Senate will meet at 10 a.m. The president participates in a signing ceremony for the Great American Outdoors Act at 10:30 a.m, and will have lunch with Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoHillicon Valley: Trump backs potential Microsoft, TikTok deal, sets September deadline | House Republicans request classified TikTok briefing | Facebook labels manipulated Pelosi video Top House Republicans request classified TikTok briefing Democrats subpoena top aides to Pompeo MORE at 12:45 p.m. He will also receive his intelligence briefing at 2 p.m. HBO’s “The Swamp,” a documentary about Washington insiders, partisan politics and Congress, airs tonight from 9 to 11 p.m. ET (trailer HERE). Matt GaetzMatthew (Matt) GaetzThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association - Biden VP possible next week; Meadows says relief talks 'miles apart' Hillicon Valley: House panel grills tech CEOs during much anticipated antitrust hearing | TikTok to make code public as it pushes back against 'misinformation' | House Intel panel expands access to foreign disinformation evidence Five takeaways as panel grills tech CEOs MORE of Florida, Thomas MassieThomas Harold MassieThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association - Biden VP possible next week; Meadows says relief talks 'miles apart' New HBO documentary lets Gaetz, Massie, Buck offer their take on how to 'drain the swamp' Cheney battle raises questions about House GOP's future MORE of Kentucky and Ken BuckKenneth (Ken) Robert BuckThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association - Biden VP possible next week; Meadows says relief talks 'miles apart' Five takeaways as panel grills tech CEOs New HBO documentary lets Gaetz, Massie, Buck offer their take on how to 'drain the swamp' MORE of Colorado as well as Democratic Reps. Ro KhannaRohit (Ro) KhannaThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association - Biden VP possible next week; Meadows says relief talks 'miles apart' Google's work from home extension could be a boon for rural America Sanders, Khanna introduce bill to produce face masks for all Americans MORE of California and John SarbanesJohn Peter Spyros SarbanesThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association - Progress slow on coronavirus bill The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association - Biden VP possible next week; Meadows says relief talks 'miles apart' Pelosi, Democrats press case for mail-in voting amid Trump attacks MORE of Maryland. 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