I was a Secret Service agent. Protecting presidents is not like in the movies.
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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.4 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. ...4 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 ...4 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 ...4 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 -
GameSpot - Tech
Speak No Evil's Original Director Bashes New Movie
Last week, the American remake of Speak No Evil had a modest opening at the box office, but it was enough to come close to recouping the horror film's low budget. However, it failed to impress ...4 days ago - Entertainment -
GameSpot - Tech
Netflix Reveals The Most-Watched Movies And TV Shows Of 2024 So Far
Netflix has released its latest engagement report , listing the most-watched films and TV shows currently on the platform. The report ranks Netflix's small-screen offerings based on views and ...4 days ago - Netflix -
GameSpot - Tech
James Cameron Claps Back At People Who Criticize The Dialogue In His Movies
By any financial measure, James Cameron is the most successful director in the history of Hollywood. That's not an exaggeration, because Cameron's Titanic was the highest grossing movie of all time ...4 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Unlock the Secret of a Gravity-Defying Parkour Stunt—With Physics!
Yes, you really can climb a building by jumping back and forth between two opposing walls. Thank you, Isaac Newton.4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chelsea apply for agent’s multi-million-pound lawsuit to be thrown out of court
Chelsea will apply for football agent Saif Alrubie’s multi-million-pound lawsuit against the club to be thrown out of court.4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The 20 Best Vampire Movies For Your Bloodsucking Halloween Season
The 20 Best Vampire Movies For Your Bloodsucking Halloween Season Vampire movies suck. Every single one of them. Stupid puns aside, the vampire is an almost-universal part of supernatural lore ...4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii
Check out the reveal trailer for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii shown off during RGG Summit 2024. The game comes out February 28th, 2025.4 days ago -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
This city had to choose between some unhappy residents and more housing. It chose housing.
It’s hard to find an affordable home in the United States these days, but a program in Minneapolis may hold a solution.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Succession: The secret battle for the Murdoch empire
The media mogul is taking on three of his children in court4 days ago -
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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