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Johnson, Jeffries announce task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (TND) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced they will be creating a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The group will have 13 members, made of seven Republicans and...
Local lawmaker says hearing was ‘black eye’ on Secret Service
(WKBN) – Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation comes a day after appearing before a House Oversight Committee where she was questioned for hours. Congressman Dave Joyce, R014th District, calls what unfolded at the hearing a “black eye” on the Secret Service. Cheatle has faced intense...
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns over Trump shooting outrage
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned amid outrage over her agency's failure to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Cheatle's resignation came a day after a House committee hearing blasted her for the Secret Service's actions leading up to Trump's July 13...
House Republicans condemn Trump assassination attempt in new resolution
EXCLUSIVE — House Republicans are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in a new resolution, declaring that the “only appropriate place for the Nation to settle political disputes is at the ballot box on election day.” The resolution, introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) on Tuesday afternoon and shared exclusively with the […]
Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle got start in Michigan
Update: After the publication of this story, Cheatle resigned. The U.S. Secret Service director facing calls to step down amid the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump started her long career with the agency in Michigan. Kimberly Cheatle heard numerous calls from legislators to resign and pushed back Monday...
Secret Service head says agency failed during Trump rally
The embattled head of the Secret Service said she took full responsibility for security lapses around the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump during a combative congressional hearing where some lawmakers called for her to resign. From the outset, Republican lawmakers were hostile to Kimberly Cheatle as she sought...
Secret Service director resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House. President Biden thanked Cheatle for her service, saying "she has selflessly dedicated and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career in the United States Secret Service." Biden cited...
Lawrence County coroner called to incident in Shenango Township
The Lawrence County coroner has been called to an incident in Shenango Township Monday evening, according to county dispatchers. County 911 confirmed that a call came in just before 6 p.m. to an incident at the rear of a house in the 500 block of Rose Stop Road. Shenango police are investigating.
Youngstown man receives sentence for 'brutal' rape of 11-year-old girl
A Youngstown man has learned his fate after committing what prosecutors described as the "brutal" rape of an 11-year-old girl back in 2018. Mahoning County Prosecutor Gina DeGenova tells 21 News 23-year-old Sergio Gonzalez was sentenced to life in prison with his first chance of parole after 10 years. If...
Youngstown City Hall briefly evacuated for fire odor
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — City Hall was briefly evacuated Tuesday afternoon for an odor that smelled like fire. Crews were called to the West Boardman Street building about 2:40 p.m. and workers evacuated while they tried to figure out the source of the smell. A fire department spokesman said...
Penguins Senior named YSU Scholar Athlete
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – YSU Senior bowler Jade Cote posted a 192.9 scoring average and broke 200, 21 times this season. She also earned a bronze medal in trios at the Youth Pan American Championship last summer, as a member of Team Canada. Cote helped lead the Penguins to...
Exploring trails, rock wall climbing with Youngstown’s ECO Edventures at Climb Youngstown
Josh and Courtney Boyle run ECO Edventures, a traveling summer day camp for kids in Youngstown to take adventures on new trails and try out the indoor rock walls. Read more at: https://www.mahoningmatters.com/news/local/article290303854.html#storylink=cpy.
What committee learned on assassination attempt from Secret Service Director
The House GOP Oversight Committee released a statement on what they learned during the 5-h0ur hearing on Monday with U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle. The statement is below. While U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle refused to answer most of the questions asked of her, here are a few...
Rep. Carlos Gimenez rips Secret Service director over security failures: 'Total incompetence'
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss what he learned from visiting the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally site and why he believes Director Kimberly Cheatle is lying about the 'sloped roof.'
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Former President Donald Trump was injured after Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a Butler, Pa. rally. An innocent bystander was killed, as well as the shooter. Here’s what to know about the assassination attempt and its aftermath. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Corey Comperatore, who was fatally shot, “died...
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