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Associated Press:
Trump is injured but ‘fine’ after apparent assassination attempt leaves rally-goer and gunman dead — Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. He quickly ducked behind the podium as agents from his protective detail rushed …
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The Philadelphia Inquirer:
FBI probing motives, background of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the Western Pa. gunman behind Donald Trump assassination attempt — A defiant Donald Trump called for unity and resilience a day after surviving an attempted assassination at a campaign rally in Western Pennsylvania …
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Live updates: New details emerge about Trump rally shooting suspect — Law enforcement officials are working to learn more about the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. — In a briefing Sunday …
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Emily Hallas / Washington Examiner:
Local officer retreated from shooter at Trump rally before shots were fired — A local law enforcement officer reportedly encountered the shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump before he started shooting. — Officials who spoke to the Associated Press on condition …
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Politico:
‘Massive security breach’: Secret Service under scrutiny after gunman got clear shot at Trump — How a gunman could scale a roof where Trump was speaking prompts calls for investigation. — The attempted assassination of Donald Trump represents a glaring failure by the Secret Service …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
An Assassination Attempt That Seems Likely to Tear America Further Apart
An Assassination Attempt That Seems Likely to Tear America Further Apart
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Brent D. Griffiths / Business Insider:
Trump's shooting puts scandal-plagued Secret Service under the biggest microscope yet
Trump's shooting puts scandal-plagued Secret Service under the biggest microscope yet
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Jessie Yeung / CNN:
FBI identifies Trump rally shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks
FBI identifies Trump rally shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks
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Sadie Gurman / Wall Street Journal:
Suspected Shooter Had Explosive Devices in His Car, Sources Say
Suspected Shooter Had Explosive Devices in His Car, Sources Say
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New York Times:
The FBI Identifies Suspected Gunman in Trump Rally Shooting: What to Know
The FBI Identifies Suspected Gunman in Trump Rally Shooting: What to Know
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Politico:
Trump rally shooting: Live updates and latest news
Trump rally shooting: Live updates and latest news
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Reuters:
Trump shooting raises questions about security lapses
Trump shooting raises questions about security lapses
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Gary O'Donoghue / BBC:
Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally
Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally
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Gil Duran / FrameLab:
Donald Trump and the language of violence — In a shocking act on July 13, a man attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump will recover from his wound but, tragically, a 50-year-old man attending the rally was shot and killed.
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David Frum / The Atlantic:
The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator — Violence stalks the president who has rejoiced in violence to others. — When a madman hammered nearly to death the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Donald Trump jeered and mocked. One of Trump's sons and other close Trump supporters …
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat / Lucid:
MAGA Narratives about the Trump Assassination Attempt — Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers. I am “on vacation” in Italy, but the dramatic news from the U.S. has drawn me back to the computer. — I am not going to comment on the facts of the attempted assassination …
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Catherine Kim / Politico:
An Expert on Political Violence Sees a Way Out of America's Crisis — Despite the bitter atmosphere, there are real ways to ease political tensions — The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump shocked the nation — but not everyone was totally surprised.
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Trumpism Must Be Defeated By Ballots, Not Bullets
Trumpism Must Be Defeated By Ballots, Not Bullets
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Trump rally shooting upends Democrats' Biden crisis … - “We're all just focused on expressing condolences ... and keeping our teams safe,” said one House Democrat who has been fiercely critical of Biden. — A senior House Democrat suggested the post shooting atmosphere in the party is too …
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NBC News:
Democrats fret about the political fallout from the Trump rally shooting — “The presidential contest ended last night,” said a veteran Democratic consultant. — MILWAUKEE — In the hours after a would-be assassin fired a bullet through former President Donald Trump's ear, Panfilo DiCenzo …
Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Biden to give Oval Office address Sunday evening following Trump shooting
Biden to give Oval Office address Sunday evening following Trump shooting
Bloomberg:
Bold and Bloodied Trump Seizes the Moment After Being Shot
Bold and Bloodied Trump Seizes the Moment After Being Shot
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Edward Luce / Financial Times:
America is staring into the abyss
America is staring into the abyss
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Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Shooting Plunges an Already Tumultuous Campaign Into Shock and Uncertainty
Shooting Plunges an Already Tumultuous Campaign Into Shock and Uncertainty
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Anders Hagstrom / Fox News:
Democrat push to replace Biden is ‘over’ after Trump assassination attempt, president's allies say: report
Democrat push to replace Biden is ‘over’ after Trump assassination attempt, president's allies say: report
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Justin Gomez / ABC News:
Biden orders independent review of security measures around Trump assassination attempt
Biden orders independent review of security measures around Trump assassination attempt
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CBS News:
Kevin McCarthy shares conversation with Trump about shooting injury — Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy says former President Donald Trump “came so close to losing his life” but somehow remains upbeat. He shared his conversation with Trump following Saturday's shooting at a Pennsylvania rally.
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Shia Kapos / Politico:
Trump campaign's GoFundMe for shooting victims raises more than $1 million
Trump campaign's GoFundMe for shooting victims raises more than $1 million
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Kadia Goba / Semafor:
Top Democratic strategist pushed reporters to consider ‘staged’ shooting — The Scoop — The top political adviser to Democratic mega-donor Reid Hoffman suggested that the attack on Donald Trump could have been “staged,” even as Hoffman was criticized for joking before Saturday's attack about Trump becoming a “martyr.”
Washington Post:
Secret Service under scrutiny over gunman's access to a clear Trump view — Lawmakers call on agency director to testify before Congress while some current and former agents express shock at the apparent security lapse.
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WPXI-TV:
Former fire chief shot, killed at Trump rally — PITTSBURGH — The former fire chief for Buffalo Township, Corey Comperatore, was the person killed in the crowd at the Trump rally in Butler County, Channel 11 has learned. — Trump injured in assassination attempt at rally in Butler; 1 attendee, suspected shooter killed
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Matt Dixon / NBC News:
RNC speakers told to leave speeches unchanged in wake of Trump assassination attempt — There are conversations about which specific speakers will discuss the assassination, an attempt to make sure the incident is not brought up by every person. — MILWAUKEE — Speakers …
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