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The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the Pittsburgh field office, as a result of its investigation into last month’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.  One agent on Trump’s detail and three others in the Pittsburgh

Key DNC speeches highlight the importance of voting – CBS News Watch CBS News As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close, “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil reflects on the conversations that shaped the event. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive

How political convention memorabilia finds its way to museums – CBS News Watch CBS News As political conventions end, historians carefully select items like hats, pins and signs to preserve the spirit of these events. These pieces are sent to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for future generations to see. View CBS News

Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ historic nomination speech – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News’ Confirmed team dives into Vice President Kamala Harris’ key statements from her nomination speech. They break down her claims on issues like the national debt and tariffs, revealing which are true and which are misleading. View CBS News In Be the

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday night, and as she continues to make her campaign push she has a Colorado native on her team. Sergio Gonzales, who serves as Harris’ campaign deputy chief of staff, first advised Harris on policy when she was in the U.S. Senate. Sergio Gonzales

Democratic strategist on key takeaways from the final night of the DNC – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the key moments from the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live