Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention
54 years, 11 months ago

Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention

CNN  

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday released her first statement since the assassination attempt against Donald Trump on Saturday. Secret Service personnel on the ground moved quickly during the incident, with our counter sniper team neutralizing the shooter and our agents implementing protective measures to ensure the safety of former president Donald Trump. The U.S. Secret Service, in conjunction with our Federal, state and local law enforcement and public safety partners, designs operational security plans for National Special Security Events to be dynamic in order to respond to a kinetic security environment and the most up-to-date intelligence from our partners. In addition to the additional security enhancements we provided former President Trump’s detail in June, we have also implemented changes to his security detail since Saturday to ensure his continued protection for the convention and the remainder of the campaign.

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Secret Service Reorganizes to Address Security Shortfalls
2 months ago

Secret Service Reorganizes to Address Security Shortfalls

CNN  

Senior-level personnel changes at the US Secret Service are underway as the agency works to resolve security breakdowns that preceded the two attempts on former President Donald Trump's life this summer. Acting Director Ron Rowe laid out his plan in an agencywide email, calling for a paradigm shift that will allow the agency to enhance its resources and streamline operations. …

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’
2 months, 1 week ago

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’

LA Times  

Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on July 13. It also found more systemic issues at the agency such as a failure to understand the unique risks facing Trump and a culture of doing “more with less.” The 52-page report issued Thursday recommended bringing in new, outside leadership …

A Senate report says the Secret Service failed repeatedly on July 13
3 months ago

A Senate report says the Secret Service failed repeatedly on July 13

NPR  

A Senate report says the Secret Service failed repeatedly on July 13 NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Senator Gary Peters, D-Mich., chair of the Homeland Security Committee, about the findings of their investigation into the failures of the Secret Service on July 13. AILSA CHANG, HOST: The U.S. Secret Service failed repeatedly to ensure the safety of the July 13 …

House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
3 months ago

House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence. We have both parties working on it.” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Thursday that “we’ve got to get the Secret Service into a position where its protectees are shielded in …

Acting Secret Service director admits ‘complacency’ at July Trump rally
3 months ago

Acting Secret Service director admits ‘complacency’ at July Trump rally

CNN  

CNN — Secret Service acting Director Ronald Rowe admitted a shocking breach of protocol before former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Rowe said that the Secret Service has “great partnerships with all the law enforcement agencies in Washington, DC,” such as the US Capitol Police, and that the various agencies are …

Scathing Secret Service probe details haphazard securing of Butler rally and communication breakdowns
3 months, 1 week ago

Scathing Secret Service probe details haphazard securing of Butler rally and communication breakdowns

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Details from a Secret Service investigation show communication …

Has the Secret Service hid information about Trump's assassination?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Has the Secret Service hid information about Trump's assassination?

Daily Mail  

Less than two months ago, Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt after 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire at an open-air rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. While Secret Service agents were applauded for bravely swarming the stage to protect Trump, the incident represented one of the worst security failures in American history. As questions mounted, Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle was …

Feds concerned about potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC following Trump assassination attempt
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Feds concerned about potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC following Trump assassination attempt

CNN  

CNN — US security officials are on alert for possible retaliatory attacks against Democrats following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, according to a new intelligence report obtained by CNN. The threat assessment — prepared jointly by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies, including local police in Illinois — outlines various potential security concerns surrounding …

Watch as Secret Service holds press conference on Trump assassination attempt
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch as Secret Service holds press conference on Trump assassination attempt

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as the Secret …

'Secret Service said no': Whistleblower highlights decision made night before Trump shot
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'Secret Service said no': Whistleblower highlights decision made night before Trump shot

Raw Story  

A whistleblower says the Secret Service denied offers for drone surveillance at the Pennsylvania rally where former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated, according to Sen. Josh Hawley Law enforcement officials' offers of drone security were repeatedly turned down the night before the Butler, Pa., rally on July 13, Hawley said in a letter to Homeland Security department secretary Alejandro …

US Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle quits amid scrutiny over Trump assassination attempt
5 months ago

US Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle quits amid scrutiny over Trump assassination attempt

Firstpost  

The House of Representatives has announced the formation of a bipartisan taskforce to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump As bipartisan pressure over the lapses that led to the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle has resigned. Earlier in the day, the House of Representatives announced the formation of a bipartisan taskforce …

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump's assassination attempt, ‘I take full…’
5 months ago

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump's assassination attempt, ‘I take full…’

Hindustan Times  

The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since …

Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns over Trump shooting
5 months ago

Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns over Trump shooting

Al Jazeera  

Kimberly Cheatle stepping down amid pressure after assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The head of the United States Secret Service is stepping down over the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, after days of mounting pressure and criticism for failing to prevent the shooting. “In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I …

US secret service director resigns following attempted assassination of Trump
5 months ago

US secret service director resigns following attempted assassination of Trump

China Daily  

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle enters a House of Representatives Oversight Committee hearing on the security lapses that allowed an attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, the US on July 22. WASHINGTON -- US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday after widespread outrage over the …

'We failed': Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle takes responsibility for lapses leading to Trump's shooting
5 months ago

'We failed': Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle takes responsibility for lapses leading to Trump's shooting

Firstpost  

Earlier this month, former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania Taking responsibility for the failures that led to an attempt on US President Donald Trump’s life earlier this month, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has admitted that the agency failed in its job. ‘I take full responsibility’ Appearing before the Oversight Committee …

Secret Service chief admits ‘significant mistake’ in Trump shooting: ‘We failed, I take full responsibility…’
5 months ago

Secret Service chief admits ‘significant mistake’ in Trump shooting: ‘We failed, I take full responsibility…’

India TV News  

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, on Monday, acknowledged that she and her agency failed when a would-be assassin wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. As the director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse," Cheatle, who faces Republican calls for her removal, said …

Secret Service director to testify agency ‘failed’ during Trump shooting
5 months ago

Secret Service director to testify agency ‘failed’ during Trump shooting

CNN  

CNN — United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday that her agency “failed” its mission during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump earlier this month. “The Secret Service has a zero fail mission, but it failed on July 13 and in the days leading up to the rally,” Comer’s …

US Secret Service says rejected Trump requests for more resources: Report
5 months ago

US Secret Service says rejected Trump requests for more resources: Report

Al Jazeera  

Secret Service says the denied requests were not specifically for the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attack took place. The United States Secret Service has admitted it had turned down a request for additional resources to protect former President Donald Trump before his attempted assassination last week, according to a report carried by The New York Times. The Washington …

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify before Congress after Trump's assassination attempt
5 months ago

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify before Congress after Trump's assassination attempt

Firstpost  

The US Secret Service is under fire for failures and lapses that led to former President Donald Trump’s assassination attempt last week Even as the investigators scramble to understand the motive behind the attempt on Donald Trump’s life last week, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has been summoned to testify before a Congressional committee. In a post on X, …

Moment angry Republican lawmakers confront Secret Service boss at RNC over Trump shooting
5 months ago

Moment angry Republican lawmakers confront Secret Service boss at RNC over Trump shooting

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republican senators got into a heated confrontation with Secret Service …

House panel subpoenas Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle
5 months, 1 week ago

House panel subpoenas Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the Secret Service director compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Rep. James Comer said initially that the Secret Service committed to …

Trump assassination attempt - Women are too short, weak to protect someone like Donald Trump: U.S. right
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump assassination attempt - Women are too short, weak to protect someone like Donald Trump: U.S. right

The Hindu  

As questions swirl over how a would-be assassin managed to get anywhere near Donald Trump, some conservatives are blaming the Secret Service for hiring the women agents who threw themselves into the line of fire to protect the former president. Women are too short, too weak — and in some cases, too overweight — to protect someone like Trump, according …

The stepped-up security around Trump is apparent, with agents walling him off from RNC crowds
5 months, 1 week ago

The stepped-up security around Trump is apparent, with agents walling him off from RNC crowds

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — On the floor of the Republican National Convention Tuesday evening, vice presidential candidate JD Vance greeted and shook hands with excited delegates as he walked toward his seat. Trump’s campaign must also adjust to a new reality after he came millimeters from death or serious injury — and as law enforcement warns of the potential for more political …

US received intel of Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump: Report
5 months, 1 week ago

US received intel of Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump: Report

Hindustan Times  

The United States received intelligence from a human source in recent weeks about an Iranian plot to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing people briefed on the matter. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump attends the first day of the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. The U.S. Secret Service …

Trump shooting puts spotlight on Secret Service leadership — and the women serving in it
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump shooting puts spotlight on Secret Service leadership — and the women serving in it

Raw Story  

Originally published by The 19th The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has put a new spotlight on the U.S. Secret Service and its director, Kimberly Cheatle, with prominent conservatives also raising questions about the fitness of women serving in the agency tasked with protecting current, former and would-be presidents. On Monday, Cheatle said in a statement: “Since the …

US security scrutinized after Trump rally shooting
5 months, 1 week ago

US security scrutinized after Trump rally shooting

China Daily  

Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is surrounded by US Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. Evan Vucci/AP Following the assassination attempt on former United States president Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday, there was much commentary as to whether the US Secret Service had provided adequate security. Homeland Security Secretary …

Secret Service ‘solely responsible’ for implementation and execution of security at the Trump rally site, director tells CNN
5 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service ‘solely responsible’ for implementation and execution of security at the Trump rally site, director tells CNN

CNN  

CNN — The US Secret Service was “solely responsible” for the implementation and execution of security at the site of Saturday’s rally for former President Donald Trump’s campaign, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle told CNN in an interview Tuesday evening. “What I was trying to stress was that we just divided up areas of responsibility, and they provided support to …

US security scrutinized after Trump rally shooting
5 months, 1 week ago

US security scrutinized after Trump rally shooting

China Daily  

By Heng Weili in New York | China Daily | Updated: 2024-07-16 07:00 Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is surrounded by US Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. Evan Vucci/AP Following the assassination attempt on former United States president Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday, there was much commentary as …

Secret Service ‘solely responsible’ for implementation and execution of security at the Trump rally site, director tells CNN
5 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service ‘solely responsible’ for implementation and execution of security at the Trump rally site, director tells CNN

CNN  

CNN — The US Secret Service was “solely responsible” for the implementation and execution of security at the site of Saturday’s rally for former President Donald Trump’s campaign, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle told CNN in an interview Tuesday evening. “What I was trying to stress was that we just divided up areas of responsibility, and they provided support to …

Protesters, law enforcement discuss security at the RNC after Trump shooting
5 months, 1 week ago

Protesters, law enforcement discuss security at the RNC after Trump shooting

Raw Story  

On Sunday, the Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention affirmed its determination to march Monday morning, on the convention’s first day. “We have not had safety issues at any of our several marches or events, and we look forward to our family-friendly march tomorrow, Monday July 15 at 10 a.m., here in Red Arrow Park.” Earlier this week, …

Secret Service faces scrutiny over attempted Trump assassination at Pennsylvania rally
5 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service faces scrutiny over attempted Trump assassination at Pennsylvania rally

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Or if they do, they need to enact …

Secret Service REJECTS claims Trump was denied extra protection before shooting as questions grow over 'security failure'
5 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service REJECTS claims Trump was denied extra protection before shooting as questions grow over 'security failure'

Daily Mail  

The Secret Service has rejected claims the former President Donald Trump was denied additional protection before the attempted assassination as the agency faced mounting questions over the failure in security. The Secret Service hit back at claims Donald Trump's team had sought additional security before the stunning assassination attempt on the former president 'There's an untrue assertion that a member …

GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance
5 months, 1 week ago

GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Thousands of Republicans will gather in Milwaukee beginning Monday for the party’s presidential nominating convention — a typically joyous occasion that will likely take on a different tone this year after a gunman shot at Donald Trump, injuring him, on Saturday. Trump, who has been declared “safe” by the Secret Service, posted on social media Sunday morning that …

Secret Service 'absolute security failure' amid Trump assassination
5 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service 'absolute security failure' amid Trump assassination

Daily Mail  

Republicans in Congress have launched an investigation into the 'security failures' that led to a horrific assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told DailyMail.com in a statement that he plans to hold a hearing with the Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to get to the bottom of the failures. The House Homeland …

Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt

NPR  

Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt toggle caption Erin Schaff/Getty Images President Biden condemned political violence in remarks from the Oval Office on Sunday, and said the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump necessitates a cooling down of heated political rhetoric in the country. Biden drew a throughline from the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to …

Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The head of the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday that security plans for the Republican National Convention are still being determined as protesters blasted restrictions they claimed will violate free speech with just weeks until the event. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said law enforcement agencies have been making safety plans for more than a year, including working …

Republicans urge Secret Service to push protesters further from RNC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Republicans urge Secret Service to push protesters further from RNC

Raw Story  

The Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention is condemning efforts by RNC leaders to keep protests as far from the convention as possible. As first reported by Politico, GOP leaders issued a letter to the Secret Service arguing that allowing protests anywhere near the convention security footprint threatens the safety of the attendees. In response, the Coalition to …

Members of Congress stunned by Secret Service 'bombshell' at Jan. 6 hearing
2 years, 2 months ago

Members of Congress stunned by Secret Service 'bombshell' at Jan. 6 hearing

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — After startling revelations revealed in Thursday's House Select Committee hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on Congress, members of Congress told Raw Story how horrified they were about what was known about the threats. It just leads to a lot more questions," Rep. Cheri Bustos told Raw Story outside of the committee hearing room. Bustos also said that …

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