House GOP leaders demand accountability on Trump assassination attempt: ‘So many questions’
House GOP leaders are demanding accountability over the security failings that led to the failed assassination attempt against former President Trump.
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Watch Live: RNC Day 3 will feature JD Vance’s first speech as VP nominee
Sen. JD Vance is set to make his first speech as the Republican vice-presidential nominee on Wednesday, the third night of the Republican National Convention, with the night expected to focus on foreign policy. Vance’s speech, the final one of the night, will be eagerly watched by Republicans, given his recent breakout on the national
GOP Unity Emerges at National Convention
Former rivals and Republicans of all stripes united behind Trump, galvanized by the failed assassination attempt just days before the convention. MILWAUKEE—Days after former President Donald J. Trump survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, his Republican Party seems more unified than it has in a long time. “We’re going to have some differences, but we’re
Secret Service director agrees to testify to House lawmakers
More questions about Trump security at rally Secret Service snipers’ view of shooter may have been blocked by tree during Trump rally 03:09 Washington — U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has agreed to testify to the House Oversight Committee as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Biden Tests Positive for COVID, Cancels Events in Las Vegas
The president canceled all events after testing positive for COVID-19 and headed to his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the White House said. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 17 prior to a planned speech at the UnidosUS Annual Conference in Las Vegas. The speech, which was originally scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
DA Says Local Officer Fired at Trump Rally Shooter, Lacked Police Manpower
The shooter, Matthew Thomas Crooks, reacted after the local Butler police officer fired at him, the district attorney says. A local police officer fired shots at the gunman who opened fire at former President Donald Trump on Saturday, a local law enforcement official disclosed Wednesday, also saying that the Secret Service was told by local
6 Pivotal Republican National Conventions in History
With the 2024 convention in full swing, here’s a look a some top moments in RNC history. This week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee is its 42nd since the party was established in 1854. The convention is occurring at a powerful moment for the GOP after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an attempted assassination