
House panel finds Trump assassination event "preventable" in interim report
The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.
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The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.
Trump returned Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
The report cited a lack of a chain of command, poor coordination with state and local law enforcement, inadequate resources and equipment and failure to ensure Trump's safety.
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said there were "enormous gaps" in communication in the July shooting on Donald Trump.
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
New video shows the Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, walking by vendor tents less than two hours before he opened fire on July 13.
One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
It was the first time this campaign cycle that the highly trained, tactical unit had been deployed to secure an event for the former president.
A planned markup of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Secret Service, has been removed from the schedule of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees.
The panel includes seven Republicans and six Democrats chosen by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Former President Donald Trump will speak with the FBI about the attempted assassination against him at his Pennsylvania rally.
House Republicans who have supported some gun control initiatives in prior years, have declined to sign on to renewed efforts in 2023 and 2024, Democrats say.
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
One of the men who was shot at Donald Trump's rally in Butler County was released from the hospital.
The House overwhelmingly voted Wednesday night to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
In the video, a Secret Service agent appears to confirm that a sniper from a local team deployed to assist the Secret Service at the rally had snapped a picture of the gunman.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
The Trump campaign has said it asked for extra security and was denied.
The high school where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, attended in Pennsylvania also said it has "no record" of him trying out for the rifle team as it had been widely reported.
Social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue.
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
Prices on thousands of of goods sold on Amazon, Temu and Shein are rising as U.S. tariffs on China boost import costs.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
Financial markets are likely to remain choppy until investors get more clarity on U.S. trade policy, Wall Street analysts say.
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, but finding a place to charge them can still be difficult depending on where people live.
Rob Holland had been expected to perform at an airshow at Langley Air Force Base this weekend.
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
Prices on thousands of of goods sold on Amazon, Temu and Shein are rising as U.S. tariffs on China boost import costs.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
Prices on thousands of of goods sold on Amazon, Temu and Shein are rising as U.S. tariffs on China boost import costs.
Financial markets are likely to remain choppy until investors get more clarity on U.S. trade policy, Wall Street analysts say.
Futures were up overnight, but lost steam early Friday as equities came under renewed selling pressure.
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
The Trump administration unexpectedly reversed course Friday on terminating student visa records for thousands of international students.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in an X post that has been deleted.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
The United States Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a rule proposed to help prevent salmonella poisoning from contaminated poultry.
For poorest patients at hundreds of nonprofit hospitals, financial pain follows medical care.
The GOP is unlikely to reach its lofty goal in spending cuts without paring back Medicaid, the safety net that helps more than 70 million people.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, police said.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff has already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Russia accused Ukraine of being behind the car bombing near Moscow that killed General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik.
Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert marked his 90th birthday with a Lincoln Center performance and a new tour.
Music legend Smokey Robinson spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his decades-long career, his Legacy Tour and why he's creating new music.
Country music star Jelly Roll says he wants to share his message of hope and redemption with others, but says his criminal record is complicating his ability to travel internationally and perform.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.
Electrical vehicles are growing in popularity, but finding a place to charge them can be difficult depending on where you leave. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
In Washington, D.C., a courtroom face-off continues between Google and the Department of Justice. The fate of Google Search lies in the hands of a federal judge who will decide the best solution to Google's monopoly in internet search. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram interviewed Omeed Assefi, DOJ antitrust division deputy assistant attorney general, about the case.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI seen as better than humans at online search and data analysis, but not at driving a car or customer service
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, say "enough is not being done" about the harm social media can do to children.
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
On Day 4 of Karen Read's second murder trial, jurors visited the crime scene where Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him to die in the snow, which she denies. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports. Then, lawyer and legal analyst Eric Guster joins to break down the case.
Luigi Mangione on Friday pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione appeared in a Manhattan federal court for his arraignment on two counts of stalking, a firearm offense murder through the use of a firearm. He's accused of fatally shooting Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Federal prosecutors spoke Friday after disgraced former Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months, more than seven years, in prison on wire fraud and identity theft charges. "Today, finally, Santos has been held accountable for his years of fraud, deceit and theft," U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York John Durham said.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione will be arraigned on federal charges on Friday, a day after the U.S. Department of Justice formally told the court it plans to seek the death penalty in the murder case. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
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Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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President Trump will begin his weekend in Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral as thousands prepare to say their final goodbyes. CBS News New York reporter Tony Aiello has more. Plus, CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Eleanor Watson report on Mr. Trump's interview with Time Magazine and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
When President Trump was on the campaign trail, he promised to lower the prices of all goods on "day one" of his second term. Since he took office in January, he has repeatedly claimed that the price of energy, groceries, eggs and homes have dramatically dropped. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant fact-checks these claims.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in New York City on Friday to federal charges of stalking, a firearm offense and murder in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' Crime and Public Safety Unit, breaks down the latest hearing.