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REBECCA SANTANA

REBECCA SANTANA

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Crime|News|US

Secret Service report details communication failures preceding July assassination attempt on Trump

Communication breakdowns with local law enforcement hampered the Secret Service’s performance ahead of a July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump

Secret Service report details communication failures preceding July assassination attempt on Trump
News|US|World

80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism

A Black combat medic who treated 200 troops during the harrowing invasion of Normandy during World War II is being honored with the Army's second highest award

80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism
Crime|News|US

Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting were 'preventable,' Senate panel finds

Multiple Secret Service failures ahead of the July rally for former President Donald Trump where a gunman opened fire were “foreseeable, preventable, and directly related to the events resulting in the assassination attempt that day."

Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting were 'preventable,' Senate panel finds
Election|US

Trump warns he'll expel migrants under key Biden immigration programs

Former President Donald Trump is warning that he would kick out hundreds of thousands of people who entered the country under two key Biden administration programs if he’s reelected

Trump warns he'll expel migrants under key Biden immigration programs
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Hearing on Trump assassination attempts says Pennsylvania failure was by Secret Service

Members of a bipartisan House task force investigating the Trump assassination attempts emphasized during their first hearing that the Secret Service, not local authorities, was responsible for failures in planning and communications that led to a gunman being able to open fire on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania

Hearing on Trump assassination attempts says Pennsylvania failure was by Secret Service
Election|Political

Where Trump and Harris stand on immigration and border security

Immigration is one of the key issues of the November election, with many voters concerned over the number of migrants who have entered the U.S. during the Biden administration

Where Trump and Harris stand on immigration and border security
Crime|News|US

Trump is pointing to new numbers on migrants with criminal pasts. Here's what they show

Republicans are pointing to newly released immigration enforcement data to bolster their argument that the Biden administration is letting migrants who have committed serious crimes go free in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released data to Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales in response to a request he made for information about people under ICE supervision either convicted of crimes or facing criminal charges

Trump is pointing to new numbers on migrants with criminal pasts. Here's what they show
Americas|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border

The Biden administration is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border
News|US|World

FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene

FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do
US|World

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
Environment|US|World

This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where they’re needed and coordinating with state and local officials

This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton
Environment|US

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Residents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it
US|World

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion
Crime|US

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’

An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally says the Secret Service needs fundamental reform” and new leadership that “another Butler can and will happen again” without major changes in how candidates are protected

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’
US

Migrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office

Donald Trump's zero tolerance immigration policy as president resulted in children being separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border

Migrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office
Crime|Political|US

Secret Service report offers new details on failures during Trump assassination attempt

A new Secret Service report into the July assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump says multiple staffers knew about clear line-of-sight risks but found them “acceptable."

Secret Service report offers new details on failures during Trump assassination attempt
US

Trump names Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, as 'border czar'

President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan, his former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration

Trump names Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, as 'border czar'
Crime|US|World

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary
Asia|Political|US|World

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries

President Joe Biden praised the cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the U_S_ at countering what he described as North Korea’s “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.”

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries
Business|Economy|Environment|US

FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton

FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes
Political|Technology|US|World

The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate

The leaders of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have declined to testify publicly at a scheduled Senate hearing on global national security threats

The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate
Americas|Crime|Economy|US|World

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
Crime|Election|Political|US

Secret Service director touts changes as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt

The acting director of the Secret Service says the agency is “reorganizing and reimagining” its culture and how it operates following an assassination attempt against Donald Trump on the campaign trail in July

Secret Service director touts changes as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt
Election|Political|US

Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection

President-elect Donald Trump's immigration and border team is filling out

Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection
Election|Political|US

Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?

President-elect Donald Trump is promising to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office

Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?

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