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Police union head says Secret Service trying to point fingers for Trump shooting; no trouble 'assigning blame'

July 30, 2024

Police union head says Secret Service trying to point fingers for Trump shooting; no trouble 'assigning blame'

A police union head said the Secret Service is trying to shift blame for the shooting of former President Trump onto local authorities.

Schumer silent on Biden oil purchase after blasting Trump for 'bailout for big oil'

July 30, 2024

Schumer silent on Biden oil purchase after blasting Trump for 'bailout for big oil'

Democrats were quiet when the Biden administration announced a purchase of millions of barrels of oil for the strategic reserves despite attacking Trump for trying to do the same.

Trump assassination attempt: FBI still does not have complete access to shooter’s online activity

July 30, 2024

Trump assassination attempt: FBI still does not have complete access to shooter’s online activity

Top officials with the U.S. Secret Service and FBI revealed during congressional testimony that they do not have full access into Thomas Matthew Crooks' laptop.

Schumer won't commit to Senate votes for Biden’s long-shot radical SCOTUS overhaul

July 30, 2024

Schumer won't commit to Senate votes for Biden’s long-shot radical SCOTUS overhaul

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was careful not to say he would bring President Biden's sweeping Supreme Court overhaul proposals for votes in the upper chamber, where they would face certain defeat.

Acting Secret Service director tells Senate Trump shooting was 'a failure of the Secret Service'

July 30, 2024

Acting Secret Service director tells Senate Trump shooting was 'a failure of the Secret Service'

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe, Jr. says his agency was delayed in using a drone system that could have stopped shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks.

New acting Secret Service director, FBI official face Senate questions on Trump assassination attempt

July 30, 2024

New acting Secret Service director, FBI official face Senate questions on Trump assassination attempt

The Senate is hearing testimony from acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Dir. Paul Abbate at a committee hearing on Tuesday.

Florida Congressman Mike Waltz to release new book on Green Beret lessons and leadership

July 30, 2024

Florida Congressman Mike Waltz to release new book on Green Beret lessons and leadership

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Florida, is releasing a new book this fall, "Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret," sharing "the mindset required for success," he told Fox News Digital.

On this day in history, July 30, 1956, 'In God We Trust' is declared national motto

July 30, 2024

On this day in history, July 30, 1956, 'In God We Trust' is declared national motto

"In God We Trust" became the national motto of the U.S. on this day in history, July 30, 1956 — two years after President Eisenhower signed a bill inserting "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance.

The optics war: Democrats renominate, Republicans recalibrate

July 29, 2024

The optics war: Democrats renominate, Republicans recalibrate

Politics is an optics game – and Vice President Harris' likely nomination for the presidency brings that game to the forefront of an already polarizing campaign.

Trump assassination attempt: New texts show local police scramble to assist with covering rally

July 29, 2024

Trump assassination attempt: New texts show local police scramble to assist with covering rally

Sen. Chuck Grassley released new text messages Monday laying out the timeline of events and the nature of security staffing ahead of the assassination attempt on former President Trump.