Unpacking the political moment of the shooting at former President Trump
We look at the political fallout resulting from the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
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The RNC will proceed as planned as Republican members of caucus respond to the news
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about yesterday's assassination attempt at former president Donald Trump's campaign rally.
The GOP primary in Utah's largest Congressional district is going for a recall
The GOP primary in Utah's largest Congressional district is too close to call, with a recount expected. A political newcomer was endorsed by Sen. Mike Lee. The incumbent was backed by Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his rally
The political landscape changed with a shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening leaving Americans waking up Sunday with more questions than answers.
The Secret Service is investigating how the man who shot Trump got as close as he did
The gunman, who was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple times from an elevated position outside of the rally venue, about 150 yards from where Trump was speaking.
After saying she wouldn't be there, Nikki Haley will now speak at Republican convention
Haley, the top rival to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 primary election, just released her delegates and encouraged them to back Trump. Now, she'll be at the convention to nominate him.
How the shooting at Trump's rally breached security at the event
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Bill Briggs, a political consultant who worked in advanced planning for events under Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump.
The latest on the assassination attempt on former President Trump
We'll bring you the latest on the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The incident took place at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
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