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Biden tests positive for COVID; cancels speech at UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas

July 17, 2024 6:49pm EDT

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID, the White House has confirmed. 

New Trump rally video shows chaos after gunman opened fire

July 17, 2024 9:40am EDT

Shocking cellphone video shows members of the Secret Service and law enforcement inside the secure perimeter couldn't get out without jumping a fence – until a deputy eventually drove through it to let them out.

Trump classified documents case dismissed by Florida judge; Special counsel to appeal

July 15, 2024 9:58pm EDT

Donald Trump's lawyers argued that special counsel Jack Smith was illegally appointed to the case and that his office was improperly funded by the Department of Justice.

Who is Usha Vance? The wife of JD Vance

July 15, 2024 7:40pm EDT

Usha Chilukuri Vance stood by her husband, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, beaming on Monday when he was announced as former President Donald Trump's running mate and vice presidential candidate in the 2024 election.

What we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the alleged shooter at Trump's rally

July 15, 2024 9:10am EDT

Thomas Matthew Crooks was the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said early Sunday.

Corey Comperatore, former fire chief killed at Trump rally, died shielding his family

July 15, 2024 7:41am EDT

Corey Comperatore, 50, died after diving in front of his wife and daughter to protect them from gunfire. “He’s a literal hero,” one friend said.

Trump injured but 'fine' after assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally

July 14, 2024 11:30am EDT

The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.

Shooting at Trump rally prompts reaction from allies, rivals: ‘Horrified’

July 14, 2024 10:44am EDT

Trump was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after a shooting, prompting reaction from political allies and rivals alike.

Donald Trump says he was shot at rally; thanks law enforcement for "rapid response"

July 13, 2024 9:07pm EDT

Donald Trump says he was shot in the ear during a rally in Pennsylvania but his campaign says he'll be "fine." "It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country," Trump wrote.

Trump rally shooting: Ron DeSantis 'praying' for Donald Trump, family after Pennsylvania rally shooting

July 13, 2024 8:24pm EDT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he and his wife, Casey DeSantis, were praying for former president Donald Trump and his family after his campaign rally in Pennsylvania was disrupted by a shooting.

Biden reacts to shooting at Trump's Pennsylvania rally

July 13, 2024 8:07pm EDT

President Joe Biden expressed gratitude for the safety of former President Donald Trump and condemned the violence following an attempted assassination at Trump's Pennsylvania rally.

Shots fired at Trump; here’s what microphones picked up

July 13, 2024 7:54pm EDT

Former President Donald Trump was apparently shot at a Pennsylvania rally. Here’s what stage microphone appeared to pick up.

Trump reacts to Supreme Court ruling in presidential immunity case

July 1, 2024 9:33pm EDT

The former president wrote in a social media post following the ruling that it's a “big win for our constitution and democracy."

Grandparents of Lakeland toddler shot to death among 64 arrested in fentanyl trafficking bust: Grady Judd

June 28, 2024 12:03pm EDT

Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. 

UCF student says he'll stop tracking Elon Musk's private jet on X if he does one thing

June 24, 2024 10:45am EDT

Years after Elon Musk reportedly offered Jack Sweeney $5,000 to stop tracking his private jet on social media, the Florida college student now has a proposition of his own.