Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
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"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
Emails and essays obtained by CBS News shed new light on Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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.
Former President Donald Trump will speak with the FBI about the attempted assassination against him at his Pennsylvania rally.
The panel includes seven Republicans and six Democrats chosen by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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.
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.
The House overwhelmingly voted Wednesday night to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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.
"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.
Clinton, New Jersey, is known primarily for its old grist mill, its quaint downtown, and its historic resident, "Dave the Rave."
Jan Carey was facing two misdemeanor criminal counts in Washington, D.C., federal court.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
The stolen gun used in the Old Dominion University was sold this week to the shooter for $100, according to a federal law enforcement affidavit.
Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.
A security detail has been requested from the federal health department's inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte.
The latest release of oil follows historic withdrawals from the Biden administration to combat gas prices from the Ukraine war.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
Nine defendants were on trial on charges related to the July 4 attack on the Prairieland ICE detention center in North Texas.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
The U.S. military participated in a multi-national exercise in Alaska and Greenland in the austere conditions that officials say military forces need to train in more regularly for the future.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and opened fire, but he was the only one killed, law enforcement officials said.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Clinton, New Jersey, is known primarily for its old grist mill, its quaint downtown, and its historic resident, "Dave the Rave."
Jan Carey was facing two misdemeanor criminal counts in Washington, D.C., federal court.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
The stolen gun used in the Old Dominion University was sold this week to the shooter for $100, according to a federal law enforcement affidavit.
Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
Jan Carey was facing two misdemeanor criminal counts in Washington, D.C., federal court.
Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.
A security detail has been requested from the federal health department's inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte.
Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
The latest release of oil follows historic withdrawals from the Biden administration to combat gas prices from the Ukraine war.
Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to U.S. authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.
The head of an advocacy group said 21 people were facing charges under the UAE's cybercrime laws as of Thursday, including a 60-year-old British tourist.
Suspected Iranian cyber and drone attacks are already impacting U.S. tech companies, and Iran says a list of American firms are now on its target list.
Senate Democrats have filed legislation hat would keep the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Trump's stated goal of a "takeover" of the Caribbean country.
The 98th Academy Awards Sunday will feature a battle of vampires versus revolutionaries as the films "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" compete for many of the show's top prizes. Nigel Smith, senior movies editor for People, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with the latest details on preparations for SXSW 2026.
The 98th annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday. With 10 films nominated for the night's biggest honor, best picture, an expert says there are only two major contenders. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner previews Hollywood's big night.
Grammy-winning artist James Blake speaks about making his first solo album as an independent artist. He talks to Anthony Mason about why he decided to leave his record label, what it's like to work with some of the world's biggest musicians and the passion behind his music.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
The suspect in the Michigan synagogue attack died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the FBI said at a news conference on Friday. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.
Officials in Michigan gave an update about Thursday's synagogue car ramming attack that the FBI is investigating as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
The U.S. is on high alert after two separate domestic attacks on Thursday: A shooting at Old Dominion University, and a car ramming at a Michigan synagogue. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details on the incidents.
CBS News has learned that the man who attacked a Michigan synagogue on Thursday purchased $2,000 worth of fireworks days before the incident. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali made two purchases at a Phantom Fireworks store in Livonia, Michigan. He told the store staff the fireworks were for the end of Ramadan.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
On Nov. 29, 1973, CBS News aired a special report titled "Making It Through This Winter," spotlighting the ways Americans were making do amid the oil crisis. Watch the program in full.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Clergy members at a Detroit-area synagogue are grateful no one was seriously hurt after an armed man rammed his car full of explosives into their building. But the community is now grappling with an endless amount of emotional wounds. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
Rideshare company Lyft will ensure the rights of passengers with service animals under a settlement announced this week. This comes after a Minnesota woman who is blind reported that multiple drivers refused to let her service dog in their cars.
Clinton, New Jersey, is known primarily for its old grist mill, its quaint downtown, and its historic…Dave the Rave. Steve Hartman has the story.