and so even though trump lamg baf lambasts the report, that doesn't mean it's wrong. if you have medical workers who fall ill to covid or even die. >> let's talk about, daniel, your new reporting on how the national security council is handling this pandemic. >> yes. so we looked at how they have been actually ahead of the curve for months. the deputy security adviser. he was urging a china travel ban months ago. and he was kind of raising red flags and warning bells that did not really get herd by much in the administration. he actually wears a mask to work and trump has found it riley amusing. this is the same president who said i wouldn't wear a mask, but still approved the cdc recommendation that americans wear masks or face coverings when they are out in public. >> daniel lippman for us, thank you. great seeing you this morning. stay healthy, my friend. >>> still ahead, a legal showdown in wisconsin as voters prepare to head to the polls this morning. plus, a glimmer of hope coming out of one coronavirus hot spot. new signs that the virus may be leveling off here