Trump shooting updates: Shooter flew drone near site hours before shooting

One spectator was killed and two were hurt in the shooting on July 13.

Last Updated: July 24, 2024, 4:49 PM EDT

Federal authorities are investigating after former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an assassination attempt at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.

The alleged shooter was killed by snipers. One spectator was killed and two were hurt, officials said.

    Jul 15, 2024, 11:43 AM EDT

    Cruz calls for Secret Service director's resignation

    Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign in a post on X on Monday.

    Other Republican lawmakers have called on Cheatle to provide testimony, documents and explanations for the security posture that led to Saturday’s assassination attempt. Multiple committees have launched investigations and Cheatle has accepted an invitation to appear for a public hearing in the House next week.

    Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., July 13, 2024.
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    Cruz’s social media post also called for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ resignation, though this is not the first time that Cruz has called for Mayorkas to step down. He previously made similar calls over Mayorkas' management of the southern border.

    -ABC News’ Allie Pecorin

    Jul 15, 2024, 11:37 AM EDT

    Biden receiving security update in Situation Room

    President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are receiving a security update in the Situation Room Monday morning, according to the White House.

    Among the officials providing updates are Attorney General Merrick Garland, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle and Secret Service Deputy Director Ronald Rowe are participating in the meeting virtually, the White House said.

    Jul 15, 2024, 10:45 AM EDT

    Secret Service director to appear for public hearing in House next week

    The House Oversight Committee will receive a briefing from the Secret Service on Tuesday, a source told ABC News.

    Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle is then expected to appear for a public hearing in the House on July 22, the source added, citing conversations with the Secret Service. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Fox News Monday morning that he's "100% confident" the hearing with Cheatle will happen.

    The Secret Service will also brief GOP committee members later on Monday, a source familiar with House Committee on Homeland Security told ABC News.

    Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024.
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    -ABC News’ Lauren Peller

    Jul 15, 2024, 9:24 AM EDT

    Jill Biden spoke with Melania Trump

    First lady Jill Biden spoke with former first lady Melania Trump by phone on Sunday afternoon, a White House official told ABC News.

    The White House did not share any further details about the call.

    -ABC News’ Lauren Peller and Molly Nagle

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