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Kimberly Cheatle admits Trump shooting was worst Secret Service blunder in decades: ‘On July 13th, we failed’
Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted on Monday that the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump was the “most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades” — but still refused to resign as she faced tough questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. “The Secret...
Sen. Ron Johnson releases preliminary findings of probe into Trump assassination attempt
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc, released his official 13-page preliminary findings of his office's investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Trump. Trump survived the assassination attempt on July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where alleged gunman Thomas Mathew Crooks, 20, opened fire, killing one spectator and injuring several others, including Trump, who suffered injuries to his ear.
Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was likely 'acting out a fantasy': Extremism expert
An expert in extremism and terrorism said that Thomas Matthew Crooks' assassination attempt on former President Trump was likely not politically motivated – instead, the 20-year-old was likely "acting out a fantasy," and seeking a target that would bring him "attention and fame." Jytte Klausen, a political science professor...
Secret Service director to face intense questioning following Trump assassination attempt
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will appear before a congressional panel on Monday facing questioning over her agency's actions that allowed a gunman to fire at former President Donald Trump at a July 13 rally. Trump, who was wounded in his right ear, was addressing supporters when a gunman fired...
Secret Service director faces heated hearing today on Trump rally attack: Live updates
WASHINGTON − Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday about the agency's missteps in the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at the GOP nominee's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Tenn., said Americans "demand...
Secret Service director: Trump shooting was agency’s ‘most significant operational failure’ in decades
Oversight Chair James Comer kicked off the hearing telling Kimberly Cheatle that she should resign. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle told lawmakers on Monday that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was the agency’s “most significant operational failure” in decades, while also broadly laying out how it prepared for the rally.
House vote planned to establish task force into Trump assassination attempt
House Republicans are moving forward with establishing a bipartisan task force to review the security failures that led to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the latest move by the GOP to hold the Secret Service accountable. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) is spearheading a bill that would establish a task force composed of […]
Secret Service director: 'We failed' solemn mission to protect Trump
(TND) — Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was grilled in a House hearing Monday over what she admitted was "the most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades." “The Secret Service's solemn mission is to protect our nation's leaders,” Cheatle told lawmakers. “On July 13th, we failed.”...
Cranberry Teen Dies In Pittsburgh Crash
A teenager from Cranberry is dead after a motorcycle crash in Pittsburgh. 19-year-old Aiden Tanner was riding his motorcycle on Route 51 Friday night around 8:20 p.m. in the Mt. Washington section of Pittsburgh. Police say Tanner lost control of his bike and crashed. He was wearing a helmet, but...
FALCONS HANG ON FOR A TRIP TO THE FINALS
STRUTHERS OH- In a nail-biter, the Astro Falcons squeezed past Creekside Fitness 2-1 to punch their ticket to the NABF 16U Junior World Series Championship. Gavin Hiscox knocked in a hit and scored a run, while Ben Oddis chipped in with a hit and an RBI for the Falcons. On...
Dinner Tickets, Hole Sign Sponsorships Available for 2024-25 YSU Women's Basketball Golf Outing
Youngstown, Ohio -- With excitement surrounding the arrival of many new coaches and student-athletes in the Youngstown State women's basketball program, the team's 2024-25 golf outing has reached its capacity for foursomes. However, there are still opportunities for hole sponsorships and fans who wish to eat with the team following the round of golf.
Lisbon’s new water tower aims to improve water pressure
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – A new water tower is taking shape in Lisbon. Workers are continuing the work on the 150-foot tower, which will hold about 500,000 gallons of water. The new tower, including water lines from the treatment plant and a new pumping station, is part of a project that costs about $4.2 million, most of which has been paid for by grants, but water customers have seen roughly a 3 percent bump in rates over the last few years.
No charges by grand jury in October officer-involved shooting case in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday declined to charge a city police officer who was involved in a fatal shooting in October. The “no bill” in the case came after the state Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) completed an investigation into the Oct. 12 shooting death of Ricco Acevedo, 45, in the 4300 block of Helena Avenue.
Watch live: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifying about Trump shooting
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to appear on Monday before lawmakers who have been expressing anger over security lapses that allowed an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. A 20-year-old gunman, later identified by investigators as Thomas Matthew Crooks, climbed...
Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt
(CNN) — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced off Monday with angry lawmakers from both parties, who grilled her over the stunning security failures that led to the recent assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
No charges filed against Youngstown police officer in fatal shooting of suspect
A Youngstown police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect on the city's south side back in October of 2023. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) has confirmed with 21 News that a grand jury declined to indict officer Michael Lambert, who was involved in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Ricco Acevedo.
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