 We are confident in these security plans that are in place for this event, and we're ready to go. It's been an 18-month process. Michael Hensel is with the FBI. Currently, there are no known articulated threats against the RNC or anyone visiting the RNC. Matt Piper, CBS News, Milwaukee. A lingering effect of the COVID pandemic is what some are calling backsliding on childhood vaccinations around the world. During the rush to get everyone, including children, immunized, rates for routine shots dropped.