NEW: During his first coronavirus briefing since April, President Trump says the COVID-19 pandemic “will probably, unfortunately, get worse before it gets better -- something I don’t like saying about things, but that’s the way it is.” https://t.co/ZlaqfpWkdN pic.twitter.com/eJXlnG9tCx— ABC News (@ABC) July 21, 2020
Trump's Democratic presidential rival, presumptive nominee Joe Biden, blasted Trump yesterday for his handling of the pandemic, charging he'd, quote, "failed his most important test as an American President: the duty to care for you, for all of us," adding, "He’s quit on you, he’s quit on this country."
Trump's briefing came as the U.S. reported more than 1,000 daily coronavirus deaths yesterday for the first time since May 29th, after having over 900 deaths several times last week. Overall, there have been just under 142,000 deaths in the U.S. as of early this morning, according to Johns Hopkins University's count, and more than 3,899,000 confirmed cases. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said yesterday that the number of Americans who've had the coronavirus is much higher than the official count, based on data and a new analysis in a study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The CDC said that depending on the region and time period, the number of Americans with the virus was between 2 and 24 times the number of reported cases, and that it was likely more than 10 times more in most places.
Antibodies Fade Quickly, But Doesn't Necessarily Mean No Protection: Even though the research as we learn more about the coronavirus is showing that antibodies may fade quickly, lasting only a few months in those who had a mild case, that doesn't necessarily mean that protection against the virus is gone, or that an effective vaccine isn't possible. The Associated Press cited Vanderbilt University infectious disease specialist Dr. Buddy Creech as explaining that even though the antibodies may fade, the body's immune system remembers how to make new ones if they're needed, and other parts of the immune system, including T cells, can also attack the virus. Additionally, vaccines may able to produce antibodies that give longer-lasting protection than a natural infection.
U.S. Charges Chinese Hackers Targeted Companies Developing Coronavirus Vaccines: The Justice Department announced criminal charges yesterday against hackers that it said were working with the Chinese government to target American biotech and diagnostic companies developing coronavirus vaccines. The indictment didn't accuse the two Chinese defendants of actually getting the vaccine research. Neither are in U.S. custody nor are likely to be. The charges come after the U.S, Canada and the U.S. last week accused a hacking group with links to Russian intelligence of also targeting companies in their nations working on coronavirus vaccines.
➤ESPER CONCERNED PORTLAND FEDERAL AGENTS MAY BE CONFUSED WITH MILITARY; FIRST DHS SECRETARY BLASTS THEIR USE: Defense Secretary Mark Esper has expressed concern within the administration that the federal law enforcement agents controversially sent to Portland, Oregon, by President Trump may be confused with military troops, Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a press conference yesterday. The armed agents, sent to protect federal property after weeks of at-times violent protests following George Floyd's death, have been wearing camouflage fatigues and tactical gear with just the word "police" on the uniforms. Hoffman said, "Some law enforcement make them appear military in appearance. . . . We want a system where people can tell the difference." While the agents, who are reportedly from specialized units within the U.S. Marshals Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, can enforce federal laws on federal property, state and local officials, who have said they don't want them in Portland and have gone to court to try to get them to leave, have said they agents are operating beyond just on federal property.
Meanwhile, former Republican Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, who was the first head of the Department of Homeland Security after the agency was created following the 9/11 attacks, criticized the deployment to Portland of the agents, who are part of the DHS. He said yesterday to Sirius XM host Michael Smerconish, "The department was established to protect America from the ever-present threat of global terrorism. It was not established to be the president’s personal militia." He also said that if he were governor, quote, "it would be a cold day in hell before I would consent to an uninvited, unilateral intervention into one of my cities."
➤SUSPECT IN FATAL ATTACK ON JUDGE'S FAMILY BEING LOOKED AT IN ANOTHER DEATH: An "anti-feminist" attorney who's the prime suspect in the attack at a federal judge's New Jersey home that left her 20-year-old son dead is also being looked at for the killing of a fellow men's right's attorney in California. The suspect, Roy Den Hollander, was found dead Monday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound one day after the attack at the home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas. Her son, Daniel Anderl, was killed and her husband, Mark Anderl, wounded when the gunman, dressed as a Fedex driver, began shooting when they opened the door. Salas wasn't harmed. AP cited a law enforcement source as saying the investigation of Den Hollander in the July 11th killing of attorney Marc Angelucci is in its early stages. Angelucci was found shot to death at his home in San Bernardino County. Den Hollander left behind angry, misogynistic screeds that included criticism of Salas, who heard a lawsuit Den Hollander filed in 2015 against the male-only military draft, and a photograph of New York Chief Judge Janet Fiore, leading investigators to believe he might have been targeting her too. He also may have had a dispute with Angelucci. In his writings, he wrote about wanting to even the score with people after a recent cancer diagnosis.
➤14 INJURED IN SHOOTING OUTSIDE FUNERAL HOME IN CHICAGO: Fourteen people were injured in a shooting outside a funeral home in Chicago yesterday when mourners were fired on from a passing vehicle. Several of those gathered at the event for a man shot and killed last week returned fire. Police First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter said the vehicle later crashed and the people in it fled. A person of interest was being questioned last night.
➤NBA EXHIBITION GAMES BEGIN TODAY: The NBA will begin playing exhibition games today (July 22nd) ahead of the restart of its season next week on July 30th at its Walt Disney World "bubble." Ahead of that happening, the NBA yesterday unveiled its new court at the complex with the words "Black Lives Matter" written on the floor. The league had promised to do so in a statement on social justice in the wake of the weeks of protest following George Floyd's death.
➤NFL CANCELS PRESEASON; 59 PLAYERS CORONAVIRUS-POSITIVE: The NFL and the Players Association have agreed to cancel the 2020 preseason, with the union informing players about the decision last night (July 21st). Owners originally wanted to reduce the preseason amid the coronavirus pandemic from four weeks to two, but the players union wanted all of it scrapped. Meanwhile, the Players Association revealed that 59 players had tested positive for the coronavirus as of yesterday.
➤FOUR REDS PLAYERS KNEEL DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM: Four Cincinnati Reds players kneeled during the national anthem before their exhibition game yesterday (July 21st) against the Detroit Tigers. Joey Votto, Amir Garrett, Phillip Ervin and Alex Blandino kneeled together along the first-base line, while their teammates stood beside them and showed support, with Mike Moustakas putting his hand on Ervin's shoulder, Cody Reed putting his hand on Garrett's shoulder and Sal Romano putting his hand on Blandino's back. At least a dozen San Francisco Giants players and staff also knelt before their exhibition game last night, one day after manager Gabe Kapler, a coach and three players kneeled.
➤FANS ALLOWED FOR INDY 500 REDUCED TO 25 PERCENT CAPACITY FROM 50 PERCENT: Officials said yesterday (July 21st) that fans will be allowed in for the Indianapolis 500 only at 25 percent capacity, down from the original 50 percent they'd said lat month would be permitted. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway can hold approximately 350,000 fans. The August 23rd race was postponed from Memorial Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic. The change comes amid a weeks-long resurgence of the virus in large parts of the country.
Joe Biden hits President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic: "He's quit on you. And he's quit on this country ... A president is supposed to care, to lead, to take responsibility, to never give up" https://t.co/0rFoGu6gGH pic.twitter.com/0aadaBiJIe— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) July 21, 2020
Trump's briefing came as the U.S. reported more than 1,000 daily coronavirus deaths yesterday for the first time since May 29th, after having over 900 deaths several times last week. Overall, there have been just under 142,000 deaths in the U.S. as of early this morning, according to Johns Hopkins University's count, and more than 3,899,000 confirmed cases. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said yesterday that the number of Americans who've had the coronavirus is much higher than the official count, based on data and a new analysis in a study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The CDC said that depending on the region and time period, the number of Americans with the virus was between 2 and 24 times the number of reported cases, and that it was likely more than 10 times more in most places.
Antibodies Fade Quickly, But Doesn't Necessarily Mean No Protection: Even though the research as we learn more about the coronavirus is showing that antibodies may fade quickly, lasting only a few months in those who had a mild case, that doesn't necessarily mean that protection against the virus is gone, or that an effective vaccine isn't possible. The Associated Press cited Vanderbilt University infectious disease specialist Dr. Buddy Creech as explaining that even though the antibodies may fade, the body's immune system remembers how to make new ones if they're needed, and other parts of the immune system, including T cells, can also attack the virus. Additionally, vaccines may able to produce antibodies that give longer-lasting protection than a natural infection.
U.S. Charges Chinese Hackers Targeted Companies Developing Coronavirus Vaccines: The Justice Department announced criminal charges yesterday against hackers that it said were working with the Chinese government to target American biotech and diagnostic companies developing coronavirus vaccines. The indictment didn't accuse the two Chinese defendants of actually getting the vaccine research. Neither are in U.S. custody nor are likely to be. The charges come after the U.S, Canada and the U.S. last week accused a hacking group with links to Russian intelligence of also targeting companies in their nations working on coronavirus vaccines.
➤ESPER CONCERNED PORTLAND FEDERAL AGENTS MAY BE CONFUSED WITH MILITARY; FIRST DHS SECRETARY BLASTS THEIR USE: Defense Secretary Mark Esper has expressed concern within the administration that the federal law enforcement agents controversially sent to Portland, Oregon, by President Trump may be confused with military troops, Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a press conference yesterday. The armed agents, sent to protect federal property after weeks of at-times violent protests following George Floyd's death, have been wearing camouflage fatigues and tactical gear with just the word "police" on the uniforms. Hoffman said, "Some law enforcement make them appear military in appearance. . . . We want a system where people can tell the difference." While the agents, who are reportedly from specialized units within the U.S. Marshals Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, can enforce federal laws on federal property, state and local officials, who have said they don't want them in Portland and have gone to court to try to get them to leave, have said they agents are operating beyond just on federal property.
Jon Karl just asked McEnany where in the Constitution does the Trump have the right to send law enforcement into these cities against the will of the local officials. It would start with Article II. The President may send in federal officials into any city https://t.co/TJskstS5rt— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) July 21, 2020
Meanwhile, former Republican Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, who was the first head of the Department of Homeland Security after the agency was created following the 9/11 attacks, criticized the deployment to Portland of the agents, who are part of the DHS. He said yesterday to Sirius XM host Michael Smerconish, "The department was established to protect America from the ever-present threat of global terrorism. It was not established to be the president’s personal militia." He also said that if he were governor, quote, "it would be a cold day in hell before I would consent to an uninvited, unilateral intervention into one of my cities."
➤SUSPECT IN FATAL ATTACK ON JUDGE'S FAMILY BEING LOOKED AT IN ANOTHER DEATH: An "anti-feminist" attorney who's the prime suspect in the attack at a federal judge's New Jersey home that left her 20-year-old son dead is also being looked at for the killing of a fellow men's right's attorney in California. The suspect, Roy Den Hollander, was found dead Monday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound one day after the attack at the home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas. Her son, Daniel Anderl, was killed and her husband, Mark Anderl, wounded when the gunman, dressed as a Fedex driver, began shooting when they opened the door. Salas wasn't harmed. AP cited a law enforcement source as saying the investigation of Den Hollander in the July 11th killing of attorney Marc Angelucci is in its early stages. Angelucci was found shot to death at his home in San Bernardino County. Den Hollander left behind angry, misogynistic screeds that included criticism of Salas, who heard a lawsuit Den Hollander filed in 2015 against the male-only military draft, and a photograph of New York Chief Judge Janet Fiore, leading investigators to believe he might have been targeting her too. He also may have had a dispute with Angelucci. In his writings, he wrote about wanting to even the score with people after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Chicago is a war zone. This is surveillance footage of the mass shooting that happened today. 14 were shot. pic.twitter.com/iPvDZAoqmy— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 22, 2020
➤14 INJURED IN SHOOTING OUTSIDE FUNERAL HOME IN CHICAGO: Fourteen people were injured in a shooting outside a funeral home in Chicago yesterday when mourners were fired on from a passing vehicle. Several of those gathered at the event for a man shot and killed last week returned fire. Police First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter said the vehicle later crashed and the people in it fled. A person of interest was being questioned last night.
➤NFL CANCELS PRESEASON; 59 PLAYERS CORONAVIRUS-POSITIVE: The NFL and the Players Association have agreed to cancel the 2020 preseason, with the union informing players about the decision last night (July 21st). Owners originally wanted to reduce the preseason amid the coronavirus pandemic from four weeks to two, but the players union wanted all of it scrapped. Meanwhile, the Players Association revealed that 59 players had tested positive for the coronavirus as of yesterday.
➤FANS ALLOWED FOR INDY 500 REDUCED TO 25 PERCENT CAPACITY FROM 50 PERCENT: Officials said yesterday (July 21st) that fans will be allowed in for the Indianapolis 500 only at 25 percent capacity, down from the original 50 percent they'd said lat month would be permitted. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway can hold approximately 350,000 fans. The August 23rd race was postponed from Memorial Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic. The change comes amid a weeks-long resurgence of the virus in large parts of the country.
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