Hayes: Trump aide Caputo’s rants are ‘untethered from reality, but they are not really a surprise’

Chris Hayes: Michael Caputo and others in the Trump administration "are working in positions of authority to undermine the science we need to fight a once-in-a-century pandemic, in an attempt to cover up the illness and death the president is responsible for, and to boost the president politically." (All In)

Trump puts climate science denier atop NOAA as U.S. faces climate change consequences

Rachel Maddow reports on the deadly wildfire crisis incinerating huge swaths of the West Coast. She notes that long-time climate science denier David Legates has been hired to a top position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the agency charged with battling many of climate change's effects. (Rachel Maddow)

Hurricane Sally could stall, bringing massive floods to Gulf Coast

One potential forecast shows Hurricane Sally stalling over the Gulf Coast which may bring devastating flooding. We discuss that and more with Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré. (11th Hour)

As the West Coast burns from massive wildfires, Trump thinks he knows more than science

Donald Trump visits California amid the wildfires ravaging the West Coast and continues to deny the existence of global warming, advocating for ‘forest management.' (Deadline White House)

Trump ignores COVID-19 risk to supporters with indoor rallies (11th Hour)

Peter Strzok: ‘Staggering’ that Trump admits to preferring dictators (The Last Word)

California official who challenged Trump on climate denial: ‘Perfect storm of conditions’ causing fires (The Last Word)

Court foils GOP's bid to put Green Party on Wisconsin ballot to skim Democratic votes (Rachel Maddow)

Trump official's Facebook meltdown raises concerns about CDC communications (Rachel Maddow)

‘Irresponsible, arrogant’: Nevada Gov. Sisolak rips Trump for holding indoor rally (All In)

Trump campaign ad slammed as overtly racist (The ReidOut)

San Francisco Mayor London Breed: Trump is denying climate change when ‘it’s right at our heels’ (The ReidOut)

Dr. Vin Gupta: Trump’s indoor rally in Nevada was an ‘embarrassment to him and his administration’ (Deadline White House)

DOJ internal watchdog investigating Roger Stone's sentencing (MSNBC)

Reuters: Putin gives $1.5 billion loan in show of support to Belarus leader amid protests (MSNBC Live with Ayman Mohyeldin)

'Where is the national leadership?' Sacramento mayor asks as wildfires rage across California (Meet The Press Daily)

Dr. Hotez: 'Outrageous' for Trump officials to 'meddle' with CDC information (Andrea Mitchell Reports)

Pelosi: ‘The denial of the science of climate change is something that some people are going to have to answer to their children and grandchildren for.’ (Craig Melvin)

Colorado secretary of state on USPS voting info mailer: 'This could suppress voters' (Stephanie Ruhle)

Fred Guttenberg: I want to do whatever possible to reduce gun violence (Morning Joe)

Remote learning means remote school discipline. But are all kids treated equally? On the latest episode of our podcast "Into America", host Trymaine Lee talks to the Director of Educational Equity at the National Women’s Law Center, Adaku Onyeka-Crawford, about concerns around academic punishments. Download and subscribe for free wherever you get your podcasts.

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