Biden tours damage caused by Ida in Northeast; Multiple Louisiana nursing homes ordered closed after residents die; U.S. surpasses 40 million total cases, 4 million in last 4 weeks;

The Lead with Jake Tapper

Biden speaks after touring storm damage in NY, NJ; Biden: storm damage shows need for infrastructure deal; NJ Gov,: no commitment from Biden admin to expand disaster declaration; Biden: climate change a “code red” for the world, hurricane Ida is the latest example;

5 found dead in New Orleans senior apartments declared unfit for occupancy after hurricane; Power company says 50% of electricity restored but more than 400,000 still waiting amid heat advisories;

New concerns about possible surge following holiday weekend; Fauci: not smart to go to crowded, unmasked outdoor events right now; Military deploys 60 medical personnel to support Idaho, Arkansas & Alabama hospitals; New data: more than 1 in 4 of weekly cases in children; Fauci: Third COVID dose may be part of full vaccine regimen; New poll: Americans turn on Biden’s response to COVID;

Texas governor signs voting restrictions bill into law; Gov. Abbot: abortion law wont force rape victims to carry pregnancies to term, Texas will eliminate all rapists in state;

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