Misinformation, conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump shooting

As Americans tried to piece together what happened at the Pennsylvania rally where a 20-year-old attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, social media users falsely identified the shooter and sparred over whether the assassination attempt was staged by the right or the left.  The posts sparked confusion and vitriol even as legitimate details about

Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt

CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Former President Donald Trump arrived Monday night at the Republican National Convention, making his first public appearance since he survived an assassination attempt two days earlier.  Trump was rushed off stage Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania after a gunman opened fire, brazing the former president’s

Nadine Menendez’s trial postponed indefinitely

2nd day of deliberations in Menendez trial Second day of jury deliberations underway in Sen. Bob Menendez corruption trial 02:08 Washington — A judge postponed the trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, indefinitely.  “The trial of this matter is adjourned sine die,” Judge Sidney Stein wrote in an order Monday.  Her

Witnesses alerted officers 2 minutes before Trump gunman opened fire

Despite the 90-degree heat, thousands descended on Pennsylvania’s Butler Farm Show, which is a roughly 100-acre fairground used for agricultural exhibitions. They were excited to see former President Donald Trump, who had spoken at the site before. Butler County voted overwhelmingly for Trump in 2020, so the crowd was expected to be as friendly as