So far, there has been no public disclosure the shooter left any writings, suicide note, social media screed or any other indicator explaining his reasons for targeting Donald Trump.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about age have been high.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
House panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The shooting has raised questions about how the gunman was able to climb onto a roof with a clear line of sight to the former president.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Donald Trump feted by former rivals in show of Republican unity after shooting
The display stood in stark contrast to the dynamic facing Democrats, many of whom are increasingly uncertain that President Biden is the right choice to take on Trump in the November election.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump
President Biden’s trip to Nevada comes as Democrats have been engaged in a weekslong crisis of confidence over his candidacy after his devastating debate with Donald Trump last month.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot
A panel rejected a similar petition effort by a group backing progressive activist Cornel West.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine Republicans express support for JD Vance, Trump’s pick for vice president
While Vance is not everyone’s first choice, ‘I think he’s a fantastic pick,’ said Maine Republican Party Chairman Joel Stetkis, part of the Maine delegation at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden holds big fundraising lead over Republican challenger
Maine’s 2nd District incumbent has nearly $3.3 million in unspent campaign funds, while Austin Theriault has roughly $900,000 in cash on hand, according to new finance reports.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden seeks middle path through partisan minefield
Lewiston Democrat assailed from left and right for dismissing talk that American democracy is threatened.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of taking bribes in cash, gold and a car
Prosecutors said the New Jersey Democrat abused the power of his office to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates, including his wife, and acted as a foreign agent of Egypt.