Maine’s members of Congress wished former President Donald Trump well and lauded the Secret Service response after shots rang out at a campaign event Saturday.
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Witnesses describe chaos at rally shooting: ‘Oh, my God, they got Trump’
Onstage, Trump was startled by a loud whiz – and then, belatedly, a blast.
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World leaders react to Trump rally shooting: ‘A tragedy for our democracies’
However, some countries used the incident to dig at the United States and its government.
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Authorities believe shooter at Trump rally acted alone
The AR-style assault rifle used in the attack was purchased legally by the suspect’s father.
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Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say
The former president was quickly pulled away, and his campaign said he was ‘fine.’ Officials said the suspected shooter and at least one attendee are dead, and that an AR-style rifle was recovered at the scene.
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This year’s RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, Republican lawmakers and UFC’s CEO – but not Melania Trump
Melania Trump has spoken at the last two Republican conventions. Spouses of presumptive nominees generally give speeches that describe their partners’ backgrounds and personal qualities.
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Maine Republicans, delegates optimistic heading into national convention
In just 2 weeks, the political tides have turned, with former President Donald Trump riding high, despite being convicted of 34 felonies, and President Biden fighting for his political survival after a disastrous debate.
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Susan Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Trump in 2024
The Republican senator said Friday that she is sticking with her endorsement of Nikki Haley, despite the fact Haley will not be on the ballot.
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Pelosi and Democratic leaders try to guide their party through Biden uproar
The chaos, which has shaken the 2024 election and siphoned attention away from Donald Trump, is leaving Democrats at a painful standstill.
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Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it’s Joe Biden’s turn
Late-night comics may not have the television audience that they used to, but they arguably still have a disproportionate influence in the public discourse, Syracuse’s Robert Thompson, a scholar of TV and its history, says.