This post was originally published on this site Donald Trump had just been struck and was bleeding from the head after a barrage of bullets rang out at his rally when his Secret Service agents gave the go-ahead that it was safe to move from the stage.
Presidents targeted by bullets, bombs and suicide planes in shocking assassination attempts
This post was originally published on this siteThe president of the United States is a powerful, high-profile target with enemies across a dangerous world. The attempts to kill presidents have come not only at the point of a gun, but from poisoned packages, mail bombs, roadside explosives — even suicide attacks from the air. Four […]
Albanian authorities grant leave to jailed ethnic Greek ex-mayor for European Parliament opening
This post was originally published on this site Albania’s prison department has granted a five-day leave to an ethnic Greek minority former mayor to attend the opening session of the new European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Heartfelt tributes to Jacoby Jones pour in as former coach, teammates remember Super Bowl hero
This post was originally published on this siteFormer NFL wide receiver and kick return specialist Jacoby Jones has died. He was 40. The Baltimore Sun reported Jones passing on Sunday, citing an NFL source with direct knowledge of the situation. The Baltimore Ravens later said the entire organization was “heartbroken.” “We are completely heartbroken to […]
More chances for severe storms in Minnesota loom going into Monday
This post was originally published on this siteParts of Minnesota are still assessing damage after storms late Saturday and overnight left some with large hail, and others with high winds that knocked down trees and led to power outages for tens of thousands.
Mike Johnson calls for parties to turn down rhetoric after Trump assassination attempt
This post was originally published on this siteRepublican House Speaker Mike Johnson called on both Democrats and Republicans to turn the rhetoric down after the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. “This is a horrific act of political violence. It ought to be roundly condemned. Obviously, […]
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers update on Trump assassination attempt, honors victim slain in attack
This post was originally published on this sitePennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered an update on the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Trump on Sunday. Shapiro says state police are working together with federal investigators to learn more information about the shooter. The governor also honored Corey Comperatore, a victim who was shot […]
Fetterman sets politics aside after Trump assassination attempt, says US must ‘turn down … the temperature’
This post was originally published on this siteSen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., says the U.S. has to “turn down … the temperature” following President Trump’s attempted assassination at a rally on Saturday. The senator referred to the shooting as a “dark day” and “tragedy” during an interview with CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday morning. […]
Rep. Jason Crow says without “major change,” there’s a “high risk” that Democrats lose in 2024
This post was originally published on this siteDemocratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado tells “Face the Nation” that he is still concerned that President Biden is on a losing path, and “unless there’s a major change,” he believes “there is a high risk” that Democrats lose the election.
Details on Biden security briefing, phone call with Trump after assassination attempt
This post was originally published on this sitePresident Biden spoke with former President Trump by phone Saturday after the attempt on Trump’s life hours earlier at a rally. Biden has condemned the shooting. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.