Shooter Spotted on Roof 30-Minutes Prior

Published: Tue, 07/16/24

Updated: Mon, 07/22/24

Law enforcement spotted alleged Trump shooter Thomas Crooks on a roof nearly 30 minutes before the attack, but failed to prevent the shooting that injured Trump and others.Insert Preheader


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Shooter Spotted on Roof 30-Minutes Prior

WPXI-TV

Law enforcement spotted alleged Trump shooter Thomas Crooks on a roof nearly 30 minutes before the attack, but failed to prevent the shooting that injured Trump and others.

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Trump’s choice of VP, secures a longer reign for Trumpism in America. J.D Vance presents the American people with a far younger face in a race that has been defined in part by Biden and Trump’s older age.

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AP News

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Read Judge Aileen Cannon’s full order dismissing the classified documents case against Trump, ruling that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment is unconstitutional.

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle called the Pennsylvania rally shooting "unacceptable," took responsibility, and emphasized the need to prevent such incidents in the future.

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The Atlantic

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Video: "He's on the Roof"

New York Post

Video shows the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, crawling on a roof and being pointed out by rally-goers to police, who initially ignored the warnings before he shot.

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Kennedy Finally Gets Protection

Axios

After the Trump rally shooting, the Biden administration announced that RFK Jr. would now receive Secret Service protection, stressing the increased security concerns for political figures.

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The Hill

Douglas Schoen argues that only a significant external event, or "October Surprise," can shift the frozen presidential race, likely through foreign policy developments.

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Adam Grant criticizes leaders for failing to address their concerns about Biden directly to him, warning that this silence fosters groupthink and undermines informed decision-making.

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Bitcoin surged over 10% after an assassination attempt on Trump, as traders bet on his election win, with Trump Media and prison stocks also rising, while solar stocks slumped.

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Meet JD Vance's Wife

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Usha Chilukuri Vance, lawyer and wife of Trump’s VP pick J.D. Vance, has supported her husband since they met at Yale Law School and they now have three children together.

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The Teamsters union might not endorse a candidate in 2024 due to internal divisions and frustrations with Biden's leadership, posing a potential setback for his reelection.

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The Eagles have extended their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere with additional shows in January, adding to their Long Goodbye tour which now spans 20 dates over 10 weekends.

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Despite the newspaper industry's decline, America still employs as many reporters and editors as it did three decades ago, with many shifting to online, nonprofit, and other sectors.

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First Look at New "Strangers Things"

The Hollywood Reporter

Netflix revealed the first look at "Stranger Things" Season 5 with a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the cast and new sets, with the final season expected to premiere in 2025.

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Melting Ice Lengthening Days

France 24

A new study shows that melting polar ice caps are slowing Earth's spin, causing longer days at an unprecedented rate due to mass redistribution from Greenland and Antarctica.

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Musk Millions for Trump Campaign

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As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk intends to donate approximately $45 million monthly to support Trump’s presidential campaign.  

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For the Right

Under U.S pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver large quantities of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The U.S. and Israel have also allowed tax-deductible donations to far-right groups that have blocked that aid from being delivered. 

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