‘I’m not supposed to be here tonight’

‘I’m not supposed to be here tonight’

Former President Donald Trump recounted the assassination attempt that nearly killed him during his Republican National Convention acceptance speech in Milwaukee on Thursday night. “I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” said a somber Trump, with a bandage covering his right ear, which was nicked by a bullet. “As you already know, the assassin’s bullet came within … Read more

Secret Service changes story on SWAT position

Secret Service changes story on SWAT position

United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle speaks during a press conference at the Secret Service’s Chicago Field Office on June 4 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, ahead of the 2024 Democratic and Republican National Conventions.  Kamil Krzaczynski | Afp | Getty Images A U.S. Secret Service official on Wednesday said that a local Pennsylvania police … Read more

Trump targeted by Iran kill plot before shooting

Trump targeted by Iran kill plot before shooting

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump with his bloodied face is assisted by the Secret Service as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters The United States obtained intelligence about an Iranian plot to assassinate … Read more

Trump shooting motive unknown after assassination attempt

Trump shooting motive unknown after assassination attempt

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump walks during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The motive of the 20-year-old gunman who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump remained unknown three days after the shooting … Read more

‘Bullseye’ remark was a mistake in light of Trump shooting

‘Bullseye’ remark was a mistake in light of Trump shooting

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks following the incident that occurred at a campaign rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S., July 13, 2024.  Tom Brenner | Via Reuters President Joe Biden said he should not have used the language, “put Trump in the bullseye,” a remark he made to … Read more

RFK Jr. getting Secret Service protection

RFK Jr. getting Secret Service protection

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses the Libertarian Party’s national convention in Washington, U.S., May 24, 2024.  Brian Snyder | Reuters Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will receive Secret Service protection at the direction of President Joe Biden as a result of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. … Read more

Trump assassination attempt: Wall Street CEOs react

Trump assassination attempt: Wall Street CEOs react

JPMorgan Chase CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon speaks during the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on Wall Street firms, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 6, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The leaders of Wall Street’s most powerful firms are speaking out to condemn the attempted assassination of former … Read more

Photos show Trump with blood on his face on stage at rally

Photos show Trump with blood on his face on stage at rally

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Evan Vucci | AP Photographers captured former President Donald Trump with thin streaks of blood on his face as he was rushed away by Secret Service members after shots were … Read more

Elon Musk endorses Trump after shots were fired at former president

Elon Musk endorses Trump after shots were fired at former president

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, speaks at the Milken Conference 2024 in Beverly Hills, California, May 6, 2024. David Swanson | Reuters Elon Musk posted on X that he “fully” endorses Donald Trump moments after the former president and presumptive Republican nominee was rushed off stage by … Read more

One dead as Singapore Airlines flight encounters ‘severe turbulence’

One dead as Singapore Airlines flight encounters ‘severe turbulence’

A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft, pictured above London in August 2022. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images One person died aboard a Singapore Airlines flight which encountered severe turbulence and diverted to Bangkok, the airline said Tuesday. The flight had left London for Singapore. The aircraft was rerouted to land at the Suvarnabhumi … Read more