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3rd Democrat senator calls on Biden to step aside as pressure accelerates

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., issued a statement on Friday calling on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, becoming the 28th congressional Democrat to make such a call. “Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished presidents in modern history. He has led our nation through unprecedented challenges with unwavering dedication and...

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Secret Service director agrees to testify at House hearing on Trump assassination attempt

The director of the Secret Service has agreed to testify at an upcoming House hearing probing the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee subpoenaed Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to appear in front of Congress as part of the open investigation into the Trump-rally shooting, claiming the Department...

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Secret Service ‘check-the-box’ Senate briefing leaves questions: ‘Infuriating’

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., detailed a Secret Service briefing given to senators on Wednesday about the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump, saying there was “virtually no information” provided. “It’s infuriating,” he told Fox News Digital in an interview. “The director of the Secret Service did admit there were mistakes and gaffes,” he added,...

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Comer subpoenas Secret Service director to testify in probe of Trump assassination attempt

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky, subpoenaed the director of the Secret Service to testify about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was subpoenaed by the House Oversight and Accountability Committee chair in connection to an open investigation that was launched into the assassination attempt on the former president. Trump was...

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Texas lawmakers press for 'political rhetoric' to be part of probe into Trump assassination attempt

FIRST ON FOX: Over two dozen Texas lawmakers are calling for the House Oversight Committee to look into “political rhetoric” used against former President Trump in their investigation into the assassination attempt that nearly took his life. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability launched an investigation into the assassination attempt after the former president...

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Chuck Schumer pushed to delay DNC as concerns persist over Biden's candidacy

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., pushed for the Democratic National Convention’s delay as questions persist about President Biden’s 2024 candidacy, according to multiple sources. Schumer spoke with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and both men agreed to urge the DNC to delay a virtual roll call planned for this month to officially nominate...