I was a Secret Service agent. Protecting presidents is not like in the movies.
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The Hill - Politics
I was a Secret Service agent. Protecting presidents is not like in the movies.
The Secret Service must balance the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights during protective missions.4 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Secret Service takes new steps to boost protection around Trump
The Secret Service is heightening security around former President Donald Trump, an agency official said Monday, following the apparent attempt on his life just two months after an assassination ...15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Trump jokes of 'personality defect': 'I don't like anybody that doesn't like me'
Former President Trump on Monday told a crowd of supporters in Pennsylvania that he doesn't like anybody who doesn't like him, joking that it was a "personality defect." The former president went ...16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Secret Service job rating hits historic low in survey
Fewer than one-third of U.S. adults rate the U.S. Secret Service's job performance as "excellent" or "good" in the latest Gallup survey, marking a new low for the federal agency tasked with ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan says there were "enormous gaps" in Secret Service communication
Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, who is on the House task force investigating the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity
Prime minister insists he offers more than ‘doom and gloom’ in an interview with the Observer, but admits that leaks and squabbles are damaging the Downing Street operation. Andrew Rawnsley: ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Secret Service admits to "mission failure" at Trump rally in July
After two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, the House unanimously passed a bill to enhance Secret Service protections for presidential and vice presidential candidates. ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Blind date: ‘Bouncers swarmed a table of guys near us and escorted one out, like in a gangster movie’
Sophie, 35, a nurse, meets Harry, 36, a creative director. What were you hoping for? A fun evening with a good soul, lovely food and a story to tell. Continue reading...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Fayed’s predatory behaviour was an open secret when I worked at Harrods. His victims deserve to be heard | Fiona Sturges
Though Fayed cannot be brought to justice, there is power in those who suffered being able to express themselves and condemn him publicly. When I heard about the death of the 94-year-old ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New Secret Service report explains what went wrong before Trump rally shooting
A new Secret Service report released Friday detailed several communication failures that hindered the agents assigned to protect former President Donald Trump during the July rally where he was ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...3 days ago - Abortion -
CBS News - Top stories
Secret Service report details failures that led to Trump rally attack in Pennsylvania
In a rare unanimous vote, the House passed a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for both presidential and vice presidential candidates. The vote came as the acting director of ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Rally Was Plagued by Communication Failures, Secret Service Finds
The agency found that it did not adequately prepare its local partners for the Butler, Pa., event, and its leader also cited lapses including complacency by some agents and technological breakdowns.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
The Secret Service is under new scrutiny over the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Today the Secret Service released part of its internal review calling July's assassination attempt on Donald Trump a security "failure." NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Secret Service admits 'complacency' before Trump rally shooting
The agency's director cites a failure to secure the building the shooter fired from among a litany of security breakdowns.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Lack of communication, drone issues plagued Secret Service at Trump rally: Report
Issues with a host of communications and technical difficulties with drone capabilities plagued the U.S. Secret Service at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania3 days ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Secret Service blames poor planning, 'complacency' for its failure to stop Trump assassination attempt
Trump was grazed with a bullet at a presidential campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, in July when shooter Thomas Crooks opened fire at the stage.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Secret Service says US faces heightened threat after Trump assassination attempts
Agency was complacent during Pennsylvania shooting incident, acting director admits3 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Secret Service chief pledges paradigm shift for agency
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe told reporters what specific communication lapses and other actions transpired among agents and other law enforcement entities on the day former President ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Secret Service identifies failures that preceded July 13 Trump attack
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe detailed the findings of an internal review of the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Secret Service finds 'multiple' failures in lead-up to assassination attempt of Trump at rally
An internal Secret Service review found “multiple operational and communications failures” by the agency in the lead-up to the July assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pa. ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Secret Service chief details failures during Trump assassination attempt
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe is holding a press conference detailing assessed failures by the agency that transpired during the assassination attempt against former President Donald ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Police monitoring roof used by Trump rally shooter never spoke to Secret Service, report says
The local police responsible for the roof a shooter used to fire at ex-President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, had never spoken to the Secret Service prior to the shooting, a report released by ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
House passes bill to enhance Secret Service protection for presidential candidates
The 405-0 House vote follows a second Trump assassination attempt.4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Golf: The presidential pastime that's a nightmare for the Secret Service
Golf may provide a welcome distraction to presidents, but for U.S. Secret Service agents, presidential golfing is a nightmare assignment.4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House votes to boost Secret Service protection for presidential, VP candidates
The House unanimously approved a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates.4 days ago -
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The Hill - Politics
GOP, Secret Service clash as calls to up Trump's protection face complications
The multilayered nature of presidential and candidate security is complicating calls for former President Trump to have the same level of protection as a sitting president, prompting a Republican ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s normalised. I was gawping’: Imogen Poots on making a movie in the West Bank
The actor was told to act like smoke by Terrence Malick and saw Peter Bogdanovich soak his cravat in iced water before he wore it. She talks about shooting with Kristen Stewart, investigative ...4 days ago -
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