Daily Briefing: A rifle poking through some shrubs

Secret Service agents thwarted another attempt on former President Donald Trump's life. Threats to schools, businesses and government buildings in Springfield, Ohio, have mounted following Trump's false claims about Haitian immigrants. Japanese period drama "Shōgun" dominated at last night's Emmy Awards.

🙋🏼‍♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert , Daily Briefing author. September is “Mes de la Herencia Hispana.”

Trump was golfing. Secret Service spotted a rifle.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe following gunshots near his golf course in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service announced on Sunday.

What happened: Authorities said a man stuck the barrel of a rifle through the fence at the edge of the golf course while the former president was golfing. Secret Service agents on the course spotted the weapon through the shrubbery and opened fire on the man, who fled.

• The suspect is in custody . The man was an impassioned supporter of Ukraine in its fight against a Russian invasion, and also appeared to have an extensive history of business troubles and court filings.
• Golfing in plain sight : Agents found an AK-47-style rifle, a scope, backpack and a GoPro camera on the scene, officials said. Trump was roughly 400 to 500 yards away from the would-be assailant.
• The incident comes only two months after the Secret Service was heavily criticized for actions taken during a Pennsylvania assassination attempt in which a gunman with an AR-style rifle shot at the GOP nominee from about 150 yards away.

Could an America with no TikTok be imminent?

TikTok and parent company ByteDance face a key court hearing on Monday in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hold oral arguments on Monday involving the legal challenge, putting the fate of Chinese-owned TikTok in the middle of the final weeks of the 2024 presidential election. Read more

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Trump and Vance misinformation push Springfield, Ohio, colleges online

University and college campuses in Springfield, Ohio, canceled activities and moved to remote instruction on Sunday after receiving threats of violence tied to false claims about the city's Haitian immigrants. The city of Springfield was thrust into the national spotlight after former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, began sharing false allegations about migrants consuming pets. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday called Vance and Trump's claims "a piece of garbage" while Vance admitted that he had "no regrets" for propagating the fake stories that led to the threats. Read more

The wheels on the bus (don't) go round and round

Chicago Public Schools is among many districts across the country that have eliminated or trimmed bus services over the last several years amid a bus driver shortage. This means the yellow school bus is now so difficult to access that some parents are using rideshares and cutting back on work so they can get their kids to school. The classic bus was once an American staple for getting kids from point A to point B and a symbol of ensuring equal access to education. Read more

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'Shōgun' ruled a very pleasant Emmys

Quick witted, full of stars, TV reunions and some "Schitt's Creek" nostalgia, the Emmy Awards was a night without any slaps, misread winners or terrible musical numbers. The acclaimed FX historical epic "Shōgun" was predicted to do well, but we couldn't have predicted the wave of feels after watching its Japanese stars tear up at all of the four wins, including best drama. Here's USA TODAY's full recap of TV's biggest night and our gallery of the best-dressed stars.

Photo of the day: Uh oh...trouble for Georgia?

The new US LBM Coaches Poll is out and Georgia narrowly retained the No. 1 spot in college football, but the Bulldogs’ grip is more tenuous after grinding out a one-point win at Kentucky. But most of the top votes that changed hands went to Texas, which edged ahead of idle Ohio State for the No. 2 position this weekend. Read more

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