What to watch for: There's not much suspense here. As Axios' Jonathan Swan scooped, Trump has decided to withdraw the U.S. from the landmark climate accord. How Trump frames the decision will be interesting, as will the scale of the backlash. Will this mobilize progressives the way the plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act repeal has?
At least 15 states broke their single-day novel coronavirus infection records this week, according to state health department data reviewed by Axios.
The big picture: The number of coronavirus cases increased in the vast majority of states over the last week, and decreased in only two states plus the District of Columbia, Axios' Andrew Withershoop and Caitlin Owens report.
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The U.S. has already celebrated Easter, graduations and so much more during the coronavirus pandemic, and now it can add July 4 to the list.
The state of play: Axios' Stef Kight writes public parades and fireworks displays around much of the country are being canceled to prevent mass gatherings where the virus could spread. Hot-dog contests and concerts will play to empty stands and virtual audiences — all while American pride treads an all-time low.