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FBI examines Trump assassination attempt suspect’s phone, transmitter found on him

FBI examines Trump assassination attempt suspect’s phone, transmitter found on him

Jeff Swensen/Getty Images (BUTLER, P.A.) — Authorities said the man they allege tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump was able to access the roof near the rally by climbing over an air conditioning unit adjacent to the building, sources told ABC News. Though law enforcement sources said Thomas Matthew […]

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Hearing in Trump’s Georgia election appeal scheduled for December, after election

Hearing in Trump’s Georgia election appeal scheduled for December, after election

Jason Marz/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Georgia Court of Appeals, in a ruling involving Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case, has scheduled oral arguments in Trump’s appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification decision for Dec. 5 — one month after the November presidential election. The court had ordered a stay […]

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Neo-Nazi planned poisoned candy attack on Jewish children in Brooklyn, federal prosecutors say

Neo-Nazi planned poisoned candy attack on Jewish children in Brooklyn, federal prosecutors say

Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A Georgian national has been indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York City, as well as encouraging others to commit similar violent acts. Michail Chkhikvishvili — who calls himself “Commander Butcher” — is leader of […]

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ABC Exclusive: Trump rally shooting ‘unacceptable,’ Secret Service director says

ABC Exclusive: Trump rally shooting ‘unacceptable,’ Secret Service director says

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle sat down with ABC News in her first network interview since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Via ABC News (WASHINGTON) — In her first network interview since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle […]

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Gunman opened fire at Trump rally as witnesses say they tried to alert police

Gunman opened fire at Trump rally as witnesses say they tried to alert police

Michael and Amber DiFrischia said they were standing outside the security perimeter of a Donald Trump rally in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, when they saw a would-be assassin shimmying up a nearby rooftop and opening fire on the former president. Via ABC News (WASHINGTON) — As federal […]

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Investigation into Trump assassination attempt focuses on motive

Investigation into Trump assassination attempt focuses on motive

Nes/Getty Images (BUTLER, Penn.) — FBI investigators said Monday that they have gained entry to the cell phone of the 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a weekend campaign rally in Pennsylvania. An FBI technical specialist gained access to the contents of suspect Thomas Matthew […]

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East Coast braces for record heat wave: Latest forecast

East Coast braces for record heat wave: Latest forecast

ABC News (NEW YORK) — The record heat that baked the West Coast for much of last week is arriving on the East Coast early this week and health departments are already preparing for heat-related emergencies. More than 100 million people in 33 states were under heat alerts Monday morning. […]

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A judge invalidated the special counsel probing Trump. How could it impact other cases?

A judge invalidated the special counsel probing Trump. How could it impact other cases?

Jason Marz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Monday’s surprise ruling by federal Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case appears unlikely to impact other cases involving Trump — or other cases brought by special counsels. Cannon ruled Monday that Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel overseeing Trump’s documents […]

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‘Loner’ and ‘nice’: Complex portrait of gunman in Trump assassination attempt emerges

‘Loner’ and ‘nice’: Complex portrait of gunman in Trump assassination attempt emerges

Investigators confirmed to ABC News they believe this screenshot shows suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks receiving his diploma and is part of their probe. — Acquired by ABC News (BUTLER, Pa.) — A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man is suspected to be the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on […]

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Man killed at Trump rally ‘died a hero,’ Pennsylvania governor says

Man killed at Trump rally ‘died a hero,’ Pennsylvania governor says

Fire gear belonging to Corey Comperatore is seen outside the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company on Sunday July 14, 2024 in Sarver, PA. Comperatore was killed during former President Donald Trump’s rall Saturday in Butler, PA. The alledged shooter was identified as Thomas Crooks. — (Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington […]

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