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Secret Service director resigns after backlash over Trump assassination attempt
Former Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee, calling the attempt the “most significant operational failure of the secret service in decades.”
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How Secret Service director hearing became intense debate on gun violence
The congressional hearing with the now-former Secret Service director on Monday also sparked an intense public debate over gun violence.
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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who came under scrutiny for the agency’s failure to prevent the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, has resigned.
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July 23, 2024 at 3:46 PM
President Biden releases statement following Secret Service director resignation
Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation in an email to Secret Service employees Tuesday morning.
July 23, 2024 at 3:46 PM
July 23, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Embattled Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle resigns
On Monday, Cheatle told Congress that the attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump was the "most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades."
July 23, 2024 at 3:31 PM
July 23, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Secret Service chief testifies in wake of failed Trump assassination attempt
Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle appeared before Congress Monday, admitting that the shooting was the “most significant operational failure” since the attempt to assassinate President Ronald Regan.
July 23, 2024 at 12:59 PM
July 23, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Congressman to Secret Service director: ‘Biden needs to fire you’
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, questioned Kimberly Cheatle about the threat assessment of the Trump rally.
July 23, 2024 at 9:43 AM
July 23, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Trump shooting suspect 'identified as suspicious before rally': Cheatle
The Secret Service director took responsibility and called the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump the biggest Secret Service operational failure in decades.
July 23, 2024 at 9:41 AM
July 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Secret Service director tells Congress 'we failed' on Trump assassination attempt
In her first hearing before Congress, Kim Cheatle also told the committee she will move "heaven and earth" to ensure that what occurred never happens again.
July 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
July 23, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle grilled in blistering hearing on Capitol Hill
Facing bipartisan calls to resign, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle testified on Capitol Hill, acknowledging the assassination attempt on Trump was a significant operational failure.
July 23, 2024 at 8:23 AM
July 23, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Secret Service director testifies before Congress
Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee on Monday about the security failures that led to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13.
July 23, 2024 at 6:55 AM
July 22, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Secret Service director tells Congress 'we failed' in hearing on Trump shooting
The U.S. Secret Service director told Congress on Monday that the agency failed in protecting former President Donald Trump at his rally on July 13.
July 22, 2024 at 9:08 PM
July 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Key moments from Secret Service director's hearing on Trump assassination attempt
In her first hearing before Congress, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle said she takes "full responsibility for any security lapse."
July 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM
July 18, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Secret Service boss Cheatle not resigning after confrontation over Trump shooting
Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has no plans to resign after a group of GOP senators asked her to do so in a confrontation at the RNC.
July 18, 2024 at 10:59 PM
July 17, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Who is Kimberly Cheatle?
Cheatle, the head of the Secret Service, previously served on then-Vice President Joe Biden's security detail.
July 17, 2024 at 12:28 AM
July 16, 2024 at 7:50 PM
What to know about Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle amid growing criticism
In the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle, and the agency, have faced scrutiny for failing to prevent the attack.
July 16, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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The Secret Service in Chicago has to handle security for two party conventions
ABC News spoke with an agent responsible for security in Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden trip to California
A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Tustin, California, over the weekend, according to police.
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3 people attempt to break into car outside Naomi Biden's home: Sources
Police and Secret Service are investigating after three individuals attempted to break into a car outside the home of Naomi Biden, according to sources.
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Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection
Nikki Haley's presidential campaign has applied for Secret Service protection, according to a spokesperson with the campaign and another source familiar
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Secret Service ends probe into cocaine found in White House with no suspect
The Secret Service has been investigating since the drug was found near a visitor entrance on July 2.
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Secret Service ends investigation into cocaine found in White House
The Secret Service said in a statement that the investigation is now closed without identifying a suspect.
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Secret Service agent sued over alleged July assault in Israel ahead of Biden visit
An Israeli woman has sued an unnamed U.S. Secret Service agent, alleging the agent assaulted her while in Israel preparing for President Joe Biden's visit in July.
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Secret Service director briefly postpones retirement as successor search continues
Jim Murray, the director of the US Secret Service, said he is extending his time with the agency until a new director is selected
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Jan. 6 hearing raises new questions about Secret Service, Pence's safety
An anonymous "White House security official" said then-Vice President Mike Pence's security detail began to "fear for their own lives."
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2 men posed as federal agents, gave gifts to Secret Service officers: Court documents
One agent was on first lady Jill Biden's protective detail.
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Secret Service in the business of protection, not politics: ANALYSIS
Recent changes to the Presidential Protective Division was driven by political concerns due to agents alleged loyalties to the current administration.
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Secret Service arrests contractor at White House for open attempted murder charge
The U.S. Secret Service arrested a government contractor on an outstanding attempted murder warrant issued in Maryland when he showed up for work at a White House checkpoint on Tuesday.
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Secret Service disputes allegation against Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson
The Secret Service says it has no record a reported incident ever happened.
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Secret Service holds first full-scale training exercise at the White House
Nothing approximates the scale and the complexity of the White House.
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White House names border protection official as new Secret Service director
Trump administration has settled on a new director for the agency.
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