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Secret Service says assassination attempt on Donald Trump was ‘most significant operational failure’ in decades
On Monday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, after some have called for her resignation in the wake of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13th. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers were in attendance at the hearing, some repeatedly demanding that she resign over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a campaign rally.
Members of Congress tour Butler site where Trump was shot
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Members of the House Homeland Security Committee toured the Butler Farm Show site whereThomas Crooks tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Members climbed onto the roof where Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, fired multiple shots, injuring Trump and two others and killing Corey Comperatore....
Dan’s Daily: Pulling Back Trade Talks; Sprong Speaks; Penguins Projections
For those who like their eggs and bacon with a heaping side of NHL trade rumors, the plate will be a little less full as the Carolina Hurricanes pulled back on trade talks surrounding Martin Necas, and we set the record straight on a frequent Pittsburgh Penguins rumor, too. However, sources tell our Sheng Peng that the San Jose Sharks are indeed shopping for defensemen. Daniel Sprong and the Vancouver Canucks spoke up after Sprong inked a one-year deal under $1 million, and maturity was the buzzword. The Columbus Blue Jackets found their new head coach, and we did our best to present the way-too-early Metro Division projections.
Billy Ray Cyrus Sings ‘Amazing Grace’ for Trump Rally Victim Corey Comperatore: ‘It Was an Honor’
Billy Ray Cyrus called singing at Corey Comperatore's funeral "an honor." The firefighter was killed during a shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. His sister recalled how Comperatore shielded his wife and daughters when the shooting started. "Pray for my sister-in-law, nieces, my mother, sister, me...
Steelers Have One Game Circled on Calendar
PITTSBURGH -- When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Russell Wilson, they did so knowing about his struggles with the Denver Broncos. Just two seasons in Denver was all the organization could handle, cutting ties with their star QB and leaving millions of dead cap space on the table to do so.
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.
Woman Injures Head In Mars-Evans City Rd. Crash
One woman was taken to the hospital overnight following an rollover accident in Adams Township. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Mars-Evans City Road near the intersection with Myoma Road. Details on the crash are not known, but crews arrived on scene and found a vehicle on its roof,...
Top 5 moments: Secret Service's Kimberly Cheatle grilled over Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (TND) — Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was grilled in a House hearing Monday over what happened at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. That’s the day suspect Thomas Crooks took a shot at former President Donald Trump, striking his ear, killing a rally attendee and injuring two others in an assassination attempt.
Steelers Try Out Two Players
Carter, 25, went undrafted out of LSU back in 2021 before catching on with the Titans. He was waived during the team’s final roster cuts but later re-signed to the practice squad the following day. Carter was eventually elevated to the team’s active roster but was placed on injured...
Pirates Injury Update: Jared Jones, Bailey Falter, Ryan Borucki
The Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation and bullpen could be getting a boost (or three) fairly soon. On Sunday's edition of his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan, general manager Ben Cherington provided some key updates on a trio of injured Pirates pitchers. Perhaps the closest to returning is left-hander Bailey Falter, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with left triceps tendinitis on July 7. Cherington said he is "pretty optimistic" about Falter's progress after he threw a sim game and live batting practice at PNC Park over the All-Star break and that the lefty is "in a good spot on his way back."
La’Mical Perine Brings a Super Bowl Winning Background to Steelers RB Room
All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is RB La’Mical Perine. While the Pittsburgh Steelers are very much set at running back with their two-headed monster in Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, a battle for the team’s third running back spot is possibly up for grabs. The signing of Cordarrelle Patterson puts a damper on the fringe players hopes of making the roster as the third-string running back but the Steelers may decide to roster three true running backs and Patterson. If that is the...
Pirates' Jim Leyland among those inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Jim Leyland said there was something special about all four of the organizations he managed during his Hall of Fame career — the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers. The Pirates gave the longtime minor-league coach his first chance to manage, and...
Investigation underway into Carrick fire that sent resident and three firefighters to the hospital
PITTSBURGH — A resident and three firefighters were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood. The fire was reported a little after 7 p.m. Sunday at a building on the 2500 block of Brownsville Road. The assistant fire...
Pitt Football Represents at Pittsburgh Pirates Win
It wasn’t just Yinzerpalooza at Saturday afternoon’s Pittsburgh Pirates game. It was also Pitt Night. Darrelle Revis threw out the first pitch before the game, wearing a custom Revis Pirates jersey, and the Aliquippa native didn’t embarrass himself — even though the pitch was a bit high.
Secret Service admits leaning on 'state and local partners' after claim it ignored Trump team's past requests
The U.S. Secret Service responded to a damning Washington Post report that claimed top officials would "repeatedly" deny requests to former President Trump's security detail.
Pirates Minor League Report: Barco Shines in Double-A Debut
Pirates’ affiliates lost every game they played for the second day in a row, though it wasn’t for lack of trying as No. 12 prospect (per MLB Pipeline) Hunter Barco shoved in his Double-A debut. Triple-A Indianapolis fell 3-2 to the Omaha Storm Chasers via walkoff. Starting pitcher...
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