Jul 21 Watch 1:49 News Wrap: Secret Service admits it denied past Trump campaign requests for more security In our news wrap Sunday, the Secret Service acknowledged it had turned down requests from Trump’s detail for extra federal resources over the past two years, Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen, and… Continue watching
Jul 21 Director of the Secret Service faces calls to resign in aftermath of Trump rally shooting By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The Secret Service and its director, Kimberly Cheatle, are under intense scrutiny following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a July 13 rally in Pennsylvania that wounded his ear. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 5:54 Former Secret Service agent provides insight on security failures at Trump shooting By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins The Secret Service remains under intense scrutiny after the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Homeland security and congressional probes are underway and the agency’s director, Kimberly Cheatle, is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 17 Elevated security around Trump following assassination attempt keeps him walled off from RNC crowds By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump campaign officials declined to comment on the stepped-up security and how it might impact his interactions going forward. Continue reading
Jul 16 AP report: Secret Service boosted Trump protection after Iranian threat By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The additional resources did not prevent Saturday's attack at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania that left Trump injured to the ear, killed one rallygoer and severely injured two more when a 20-year-old with an AR-style rifle opened fire from a… Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:54 Secret Service under scrutiny after ‘basic rules’ not followed at Trump rally By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins The assassination attempt on former President Trump is raising major questions about the Secret Service and its security protocols. Chief among them, how was a 20-year-old with a rifle able to obtain a clear line of sight? Amna Nawaz discussed… Continue watching
Jul 15 WATCH: Mayorkas says U.S. in a ‘very dynamic threat environment’ after Trump rally attempted assassination By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press Threats to political candidates are common, but law enforcement officials have said that there has been an uptick in violent rhetoric since the weekend attack at the Trump rally. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro said both President Joe Biden and Donald… Continue reading
Jul 14 How could a gunman get close enough to shoot and injure Trump? The Secret Service is investigating By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The gunman, who officials said was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple shots at the stage from an “elevated position outside of the rally venue,” the agency said. Continue reading
Jun 06 After protesters allege free speech violations, Secret Service says security plans for Republican convention not final By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The Secret Service says security plans for the RNC are still being determined after protesters said the restrictions will violate free speech. Continue reading
Jul 25 Biden’s dog Commander bites Secret Service officers 10 times in four months, records show By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Secret Service records show that President Joe Biden's German Shepherd Dog Commander has bitten agency officers stationed at the White House 10 times between October 2022 and January. Continue reading