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July 30, 2024

Pennsylvania officials dispute Rowe’s testimony blaming local law enforcement for not manning roof

Two Pennsylvania officials disputed acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr.'s claims blaming local police for not manning the roof that a would-be Trump shooter accessed.

July 30, 2024

Acting Secret Service director ‘hurt’ by counter sniper’s email ripping leadership after Trump shooting

GOP Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Tuesday asked USSS Acting Director Ronald Rowe about a letter that a counter sniper reportedly sent to the agency's Uniform Division on Monday.

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.

July 30, 2024

Jail refuses to book first person arrested under Portland's new homeless camping rules

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said he was surprised and "disappointed" by jail's refusal to book a suspect arrested under the city's new camping restrictions.

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.

July 30, 2024

Trump assassination attempt formed from ‘careful planning,’ scoping out rally site, FBI says

The FBI revealed that Thomas Crooks plot to assassinate former President Trump involved "careful planning" in the months leading up to the Butler, Pennsylvania rally.

July 30, 2024

Secret Service delayed Trump's Nashville speech following security lapse

Former President Trump's speech in Nashville was briefly delayed by the Secret Service over another security lapse, but the Secret Service said there was no threat to Trump.

July 30, 2024

County supervisor in Virginia urging county leaders, sheriff to honor ICE detainers

A Fairfax County, Virginia, supervisor is urging county leaders to scrap sanctuary county policies for illegal immigrants, as the sheriff says she will not honor ICE detainers.

July 30, 2024

Who is acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe, agency's new chief after Kimberly Cheatle resignation?

Ronald Rowe Jr. has taken the helm of the Secret Service after Kimberly Cheatle resigned following the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

July 30, 2024

Trump shooter Thomas Crooks' parents unlikely to face criminal charges, experts say

It's unlikely that the parents of would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks will face charges, experts say, especially given Crooks' adult age and legal gun ownership.