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Week In The News: Coronavirus Surge, Primary Elections, Biden's Climate Plan

Week In The News: Coronavirus Surge, Primary Elections, Biden's Climate Plan

Update: 2020-07-17

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We review the week’s news with our panel of great journalists. Joe Biden lays out plans on climate and infrastructure. The president slams Biden, saying he wants to “abolish the suburbs and the American way of life.” Plus, the debate over how to best reopen schools, and the latest grim news on the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa DesJardins, Jane Coaston and Sewell Chan join Anthony Brooks.

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Week In The News: Coronavirus Surge, Primary Elections, Biden's Climate Plan

Week In The News: Coronavirus Surge, Primary Elections, Biden's Climate Plan

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