On July 13, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in a small Pennsylvania town ignited numerous investigations and considerable political fallout. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, R, released new footage Tuesday, July 23, from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit that provides insight into the events leading up to and following the attack by…

Former President Trump’s campaign will reportedly now stop holding large outdoor rallies on the Secret Service’s advice after he was wounded in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. The campaign says current plans are to hold indoor events and maybe smaller outdoor ones, but only in more controlled settings.  Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down Tuesday,…

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation for the first time after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. And the story of another American athlete heading to Paris hoping to bring their sport to the Olympics. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. President Biden to address the nation…

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., said former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle made false statements to him about the FBI’s investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. According to Green, Cheatle told him the FBI was prohibiting her from talking to her own people because of the ongoing investigation. When…

The stated mission of the United States Secret Service is to “ensure the safety and security of our protectees.” However, on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Secret Service allowed a lone would-be assassin to fire a shot at former President Donald Trump, grazing his ear with a bullet. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned…

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced she is stepping down from her job in an email on Tuesday, July 23. Cheatle testified in front of Congress on Monday about the Secret Service’s response to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Cheatle’s testimony led to frustration from both sides of the aisle, where she…

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) criticized Vice President Kamala Harris as a “DEI hire” after she became the frontrunner to replace President Biden. Burchett argued that Harris’ selection was based on diversity, equity, and inclusion rather than merit, suggesting that it has led to mediocrity. He reiterated these views on social media and in interviews, claiming…

The Democratic Party rallies around Kamala Harris, with the vice president securing enough delegate support to be the party’s nominee. And the story of a 21-year-old archer looking to make her mark at the Olympics. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 23, 2024. VP Harris secures enough delegate support to become Democratic nominee…

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle did not instill confidence in her leadership during a hearing on Capitol Hill Monday, July 22. Members on both sides of the aisle called on her to resign or be fired for her agency’s failure to stop the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.  “It is my firm belief,…

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., criticized Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle during her testimony in front of Congress on Monday, July 22. Mace called Cheatle’s response to questions about a media leak “bulls—.” Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee, discussing the Secret Service’s response to the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump at a…