United States Secret Service

Independent panel investigating Trump rally shooting warns of “deep flaws” in Secret Service, calls for “fundamental reform”

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Independent panel investigating Trump rally shooting warns of “deep flaws” in Secret Service, calls for “fundamental reform”

Washington — An independent panel tasked by President Biden with reviewing the July assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, found the Secret Service suffers from “deep flaws” that enabled the attack at the Trump campaign rally, and called for the agency to undergo “fundamental reform” to carry out its mission of … Read more

Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign

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Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign

Washington — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign in the wake of threats to his life, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. In emails to the White House and the Secret Service late last week, the Trump campaign requested … Read more

Chicago police arrested 13 people during first day of DNC; perimeter fence fortified after breach

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Chicago police arrested 13 people during first day of DNC; perimeter fence fortified after breach

More fencing added around United Center after DNC protesters breached outer perimeter More fencing added around United Center after DNC protesters breached outer perimeter 04:41 CHICAGO (CBS) — A total of 13 people were arrested during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, police said, including about 10 people who were arrested … Read more

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify Monday about Trump shooting

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify Monday about Trump shooting

Washington — U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will testify to the House Oversight Committee on Monday amid calls for her resignation or firing in wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.  “Americans demand answers from Director Kimberly Cheatle about the Secret Service’s historic security failures that led to the attempted assassination … Read more