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Trump rally shooting: What we know about the victims
Chaos erupted during a rally held by former President Donald Trump after a shooter attempted to assassinate him on Saturday. Trump was wounded but "fine" following the shooting, but one attendee of the rally was killed and two spectators were critically wounded, according to authorities. All of the victims were men.
19 lost minutes: Law enforcement failed to keep sight of Trump shooter, whose motive is still unclear to investigators
(CNN) — Thomas Matthew Crooks visited the Donald Trump rally location twice, his cell phone contained images of both Trump and President Joe Biden, and the would-be assassin’s search history included dates of the Democratic National Convention as well as future Trump events, three US officials told CNN.
‘Of all the places’: Deep red Butler, Pennsylvania, grapples with Trump assassination attempt
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the streets of Butler, Pennsylvania, in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the same four words have been spoken again and again: “Of all the places.”. Butler, home to some 13,000 people, and the county whose grand...
Chaos and Heroism in Butler: A Closer Look at the Trump Rally Shooting Through Lock Haven ED Physician Dr. Jim Sweetland’s Eyes
LOCK HAVEN— Pennsylvania residents expected high temperatures in the forecast but an otherwise normal weekend on the horizon at the end of last week, however, most are still reeling after former President Donald Trump survived an attempted assassination on Saturday at a campaign rally held just over two and a half hours away from Lock Haven in Butler, PA. Not only are Pennsylvania residents shaken by the event, but the entire nation has also been deeply affected by the assassination attempt and the tragic loss of rally attendee Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old former fire chief from Pennsylvania who was also a regular churchgoer, father of two daughters, husband, and devoted Trump supporter.
Multiple failures, multiple investigations: Unraveling the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The young man was pacing around the edges of the Donald Trump campaign rally, shouldering a big backpack and peering into the lens of a rangefinder toward the rooftops behind the stage where the former president would stand within the hour. His behavior was so...
DHS Inspector General opens probe into Secret Service over Trump shooting
The Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General said Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into the Secret Service’s handling of security at former President Trump’s Saturday rally when a gunman attempted to assassinate him. The probe was listed under the “Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats” mission area on the Inspector General’s website. It had […]
Speeches on safety at Republican National Convention fail to address assassination attempt
Milwaukee, Wis. (WTAJ) — “Make America safe again” was the theme Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee. It comes only days after the shooting at former president Donald Trump’s rally in Butler which once again brought the topic of gun violence and gun control to the forefront of political rhetoric. Prominent […]
NASA cancels Pittsburgh company's moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays
WASHINGTON — NASA said Wednesday it’s canceling its water-seeking moon rover, citing cost overruns and launch delays. The Viper rover was supposed to launch in late 2023 aboard a lander provided by Astrobotic Technology, but extra testing and increased costs kept delaying the mission, threatening other projects, the space agency said.
Hundreds gather to remember former fire chief fatally shot at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
SARVAR, Pa. — Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday to remember the former fire chief shot and killed at a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump, and were urged to seek unity and healing in the rural area of Pennsylvania shaken by the violence perpetrated by a local 20-year-old man.
Broncos Move Marks End for Steelers OL
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't looking to negotiate with James Daniels this offseason, waiting to begin talks - if any - with the offensive linemen after his contract expires during the 2025 offseason. But a recent move by the Denver Broncos likely strikes the end of any belief the Steelers will keep Daniels.
Steelers QB Selected Third Overall in UFL Draft
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback John Rhys Plumlee could be on his way to the UFL if things don't work out with the black and gold. The undrafted rookie was announced as the third-overall selection of the 2024 UFL Draft, going to the Arlington Renegades. Plumlee signed with the Steelers following the...
Video appears to show would-be Trump assassin at rally hour before shooting
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — We're learning more about the movements of Thomas Matthew Crooks before Saturday's shooting at the rally for former President Donald Trump. New video obtained exclusively by Pittsburgh sister station WTAE appears to show 20-year-old Thomas Crooks lurking in the area an hour before he opened fire.
Steelers player under most pressure in 2024 NFL season
In the NFL, there is an old adage that no one is more popular than the backup quarterback. Now granted, some starters are so good that they are immune from this statement, as Ben Roethlisberger spent the majority of his career as the undisputed starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even when they drafted players like Landry Jones and Mason Rudolph to potentially push him for his spot, but in 2024, no one in the Steel City has that sort of clout, as there’s a full-on feud for the QB1 spot that has fans split across Western Pennsylvania.
What was the shooter's motive? How did he get so close? Six unanswered questions about the Trump rally shooting
The attempted assassination of former President Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday marks the first time in 43 years such a threat was made on a former or current U.S. president's life. The FBI is leading the investigation into the shooting that left Trump wounded in...
EPA watchdog investigating delays in how the agency used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment
The EPA’s Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn’t get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year. The Associated Press reported on a whistleblower’s concerns this spring about the delays...
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