Bill O'Reilly here, Monday, July 12, 2021.

You are listening to the O'Reilly update.

Here's what's happening today in America.

Donald Trump speaks to conservatives and Dallas.

Dr. Fauci blames Republicans for stalling vaccination rates.

Billionaire Richard Branson flies into space.

One hotel employee prevents possible big time violence at the baseball all-star game.

New polling says the majority of Americans are very concerned about rising crime.

Also ahead, are you woke?

Hope not.

But first, Donald Trump addressing the conservative group CPAC,

Kindallus, Texas, former president targeting political opponents and insisting the election was a fraud.

Mr. Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis topping the list of potential 2024 candidates in CPAC's straw poll.

President Biden's top COVID advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, saying,

some Americans quote,

rigid ideology is preventing them from getting vaxed.

The doctor pointing out lower than average vaccinations in states controlled by Republicans.

About 50% of the total population now vaxed, including 69% of adults, which is why COVID is on the wane in this country.

Richard Branson, who runs the Virgin Outfit, becoming the first civilian astronaut.

The British-born businessman flying his Virgin Galactic craft, 53 miles above the earth to the edge of outer space.

rival tech billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch his own rocket later this month.

Both companies hope to offer commercial travel to space by the middle of 2022, average price $500,000.

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