David DePape, the man convicted of attacking Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in their San Francisco home, is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The state court judge handed down the life sentence following DePape's aggravated kidnapping conviction, which stemmed from his violent assault on Paul Pelosi in October 2022. DePape, who broke into the Pelosi residence while seeking the then-House Speaker, carried out the attack after failing to locate Nancy Pelosi. Instead, he confronted her husband, striking him with a hammer in an incident that left Paul Pelosi with. . .
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House Task Force Holds First Hearing on Attempted Assassination of Trump
The U.S. House bipartisan task force investigating the assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump held its first public hearing today, focusing on the security breakdowns that led to the July shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The hearing follows the release of a Senate bipartisan committee report that highlighted multiple failures by the U.S. Secret Service, which allowed the shooter to approach Trump during the rally.
The July attack, in which a lone gunman opened fire at Trump during his speech, left the nation in shock. . .
Tri-State Reps Letter Calls for Transparency Following Trump Rally Shooting
In the aftermath of a violent incident at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, where a local firefighter was fatally shot, a bipartisan group of congressmen from the tri-state area is demanding greater transparency from the Secret Service. The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has prompted Republican Representative Nick LaLota from Long Island to send a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr., calling for an investigation into the agency's security failures.
Representative LaLota's letter emphasizes the need for the Secret Service to take. . .
The coroner's office has released the autopsy report for Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The report confirms that Crooks died from a single gunshot wound to the head, and his manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
The incident occurred during a highly publicized rally attended by thousands of Trump supporters. Security officials swiftly responded to the threat, resulting in the fatal shooting of Crooks. The event has raised significant concerns about security. . .
King Charles Reaches Out to Trump Following Assassination Attempt
King Charles Condemns Gun Violence and Offers Condolences in Private Letter to Former President Trump
In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, King Charles has extended his support through a private letter. Buckingham Palace confirms that King Charles wrote to Trump following the incident, expressing his deep concern and condemnation of the violence.
The contents of the letter have not been disclosed publicly. However, sources indicate that King Charles condemned the act of gun violence and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Trump and. . .
Security Tightens as Trump Heads to Republican National Convention After Assassination Attempt
The Republican National Convention (RNC) kicks off today in Milwaukee under unprecedented security measures following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. Trump arrived in Milwaukee yesterday, though he has yet to reveal his choice for a running mate. The convention, which runs through Thursday, will feature more than 50 speakers and aims to formally nominate Trump as the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
Security has been dramatically heightened in response to the assassination attempt on Trump during his campaign rally. . .
Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump Analysis and Updates
On Saturday, as Trump addressed a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, gunfire erupted, resulting in one fatality and injuries to three others, including the former president. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, had reportedly purchased 50 rounds of ammunition just hours before the attack.
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The Secret Service swiftly responded, with agents tackling Trump to the ground, causing him to sustain a minor graze wound to his ear. A former firefighter at the rally was tragically killed while. . .
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Recovering After Assassination Attempt
Days after a shocking assassination attempt, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition, though his deputy, Robert Kalinak, indicates that the worst may be over. The suspect in custody has been identified as 71-year-old writer and poet Juraj Cintula.
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Following the assassination attempt earlier this week, Slovak officials report that Prime Minister Robert Fico is in serious but stable condition. On Saturday, May 18. . .