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Nikki Haley to speak at Republican convention as GOP unites around Trump after assassination attempt

MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump’s final rival in the 2024 GOP presidential nomination race will speak at this week’s Republican convention in what appears to be a move toward party unity in the wake of the unsuccessful assassination attempt against Trump. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who served as U.N. ambassador in the Trump...

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PA Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers update on Trump assassination attempt, honors victim slain in attack

Pennsylvania 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 and killed during the attack while shielding...

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Trump campaign, RNC to 'proceed with our convention' in aftermath of rally shooting

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Former President Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee have emphasized that the party’s upcoming convention will “proceed” following the deadly shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. “President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as...

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Trump rally shooting: 5 key details so far

An attempted assassination of former President Trump took place on Saturday in Pennsylvania, shocking the world as the presumptive Republican nominee escaped death by what seemed like inches. Trump was led offstage from the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally with blood pouring from his right ear, but not before raising his fist and gesturing to the crowd...

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Dem congressman says staff member no longer employed for ‘don’t miss next time’ post after Trump shooting

A staff member of Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson is “no longer” in the congressman’s employment after allegedly posting “don’t miss next time,” after the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump on Saturday evening. “I was made aware of a post made by a staff member and she is no longer in my employment,” Mississippi...

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How Secret Service protocol has changed amid presidential assassination attempts through the years

On Saturday evening, July 13, 2024, Republican candidate former President Trump was shot and a bullet pierced his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents surrounded Trump following the assassination attempt and quickly escorted him from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds. Trump covered his ear and ducked after he...