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Explosive Materials Found in Would-Be Assassin’s Car

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Former President Trump Said He Would Remain ‘Defiant’

  • Investigators said there was no indication that the shooting was part of a larger plot or that the gunman had help.
  • President Biden said he had demanded a national security review and would provide Mr. Trump with “every resource” of protection.

 

ANALYSIS

An Assassination Attempt That Seems Likely to Tear America Further Apart

The attack on former President Trump comes at a time when the United States is already split, it often seems, into two realities.

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Updates From Reporters
Julie Bosman
Julie Bosman
Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, the Secret Service coordinator for this week's Republican National Convention in Milwakee, said the agency was “ready to go,” adding, “We’re not anticipating any changes to our operational security plans for this event.”
Eileen Sullivan
Eileen Sullivan
Attendees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week will notice a very heavy police presence, said Anthony Gugliemi, a spokesman for the Secret Service, but noted: “There’s a tremendous amount of other assets that people may not see.”
Eileen Sullivan
Eileen Sullivan
The building where the gunman fired shots from on Saturday was outside of the designated perimeter of the Trump rally, so it was to have been secured by local law enforcement, not Secret Service agents, said the agency's spokesman, Anthony Gugliemi.
Glenn Thrush
Glenn Thrush
Attorney General Merrick Garland and F.B.I. Director Chris Wray, delivering brief statements to reporters, called the assassination attempt of Donald Trump an “attack on democracy” and wished the former president a speedy recovery.
Isabelle Taft
Isabelle Taft
The police released the names of the two other rally attendees who were shot: David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74. They were admitted to the hospital in critical condition and were stable on Sunday afternoon.
Adam Goldman
Adam Goldman
The F.B.I. is trying to break into the shooter’s cellphone, with court approval, to learn more about his plans and motive, according to a federal law enforcement official. The bureau has not found a manifesto, and the suspected gunman had never been under F.B.I. investigation.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Former law enforcement officials are asking questions about the Secret Service’s protective perimeter and how closely the agency's counter snipers were watching the building where the gunman fired shots into the Trump rally.
David E. Sanger
David E. Sanger
Ending his brief remarks from the White House, President Biden said that he would deliver a full address to the nation tonight, which the White House says will be at 8 p.m. Eastern.

The Secret Service is under scrutiny after the shooting, and President Biden called for an “independent review.”

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See maps of the site where the shooting took place.

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The 20-year-old gunman was a registered Republican who worked as an aide at a nursing and rehabilitation center.

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The shooting at Donald Trump’s rally came at a volatile time in American history.

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Fate of Hamas Commander Targeted by Israel Remains Unclear

The location of Hamas’s top military commander, Muhammad Deif, was uncertain after a large Israeli airstrike that killed dozens of Palestinians.

 

Israel’s airstrike targeting a Hamas leader followed weeks of surveillance of a compound used by one of his lieutenants.

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Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Star, Dies at 53

Ms. Doherty, who also had roles in the TV series “Charmed” and the comedy-thriller “Heathers,” had continued to work after a breast cancer diagnosis.

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Spain Defeats England to Win Dramatic Euro 2024 Final

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From The Athletic

For many, Miami was an obvious choice to host the final game of the Copa América between Argentina and Colombia.

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A Study in Scarlett

After avenging herself on Disney and OpenAI, Scarlett Johansson stars in a summer rom-com revolving around the race to the moon.

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A close-up photo portrait of Scarlett Johansson. She is looking over one shoulder, and half of her face is in shadow.
From The Athletic

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic to Win Second Consecutive Wimbledon Title

The victory marked the Spaniard’s fourth Grand Slam. He became the sixth men’s player to complete the French Open and Wimbledon double in the same year.

Carlos Alcaraz’s rout of Novak Djokovic was a watershed moment for tennis, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Burns From Scorching-Hot Sidewalks and Roads Are Rising, and Can Be Fatal

The risk of serious contact burns is increasing as temperatures soar and as more people move to the desert Southwest.

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Here’s what to expect as much of the Midwest and the East Coast swelter this week.

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Opinion

The Editorial Board

The Attack on Donald Trump Is Antithetical to America

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Donald Trump, bleeding from an ear and surrounded by Secret Service agents.

Patti Davis

A Shooting Can Change a Nation

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Lydia Polgreen

Lydia Polgreen

The Response to Violence Should Not Be a Media Blame Game

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David French

David French

After Such Violence, the Center Must Hold

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A black-and-white drawing of Joe Biden, with a serious face, dressed in old-timey clothing. He also has an old fashioned hair style.

Samuel Moyn

America’s Gerontocracy Problem Goes Far Beyond the President

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Carey Baraka

Something Big Just Happened in Kenya

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At a Trump Rally, a Shocking Act of Violence

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Adam Grant

Adam Grant

The Reason People Are Not Telling Biden the Truth

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