The AR-style assault rifle used in the attack was purchased legally by the suspect’s father.
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Shock and relief cross party lines as past and present leaders react to shooting at Trump rally
Notable officials, including former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, expressed gratitude that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee appeared to be OK.
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Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ suspected assassination attempt against Trump
Addressing the nation just hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved Trump was reportedly ‘doing well.’ They later spoke on the phone, the White House said.
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Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say
The former president was quickly pulled away, and his campaign said he was ‘fine.’ Officials said the suspected shooter and at least one attendee are dead, and that an AR-style rifle was recovered at the scene.
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This year’s RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, Republican lawmakers and UFC’s CEO – but not Melania Trump
Melania Trump has spoken at the last two Republican conventions. Spouses of presumptive nominees generally give speeches that describe their partners’ backgrounds and personal qualities.
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Biden and Democrats who fear he can’t win are at a standoff. What’s next?
The latest national polls do not show that Biden’s debate performance has cost him much support, and there have been too few battleground state polls to draw firm conclusions.
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Trump aides script convention to soften his image, but face challenges
Nikki Haley, who challenged Trump in the primary and attracted many centrist voters, will not attend the convention and was not invited, according to spokeswoman Chaney Denton, though she endorsed Trump and encouraged her delegates to support him.
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Maine Republicans, delegates optimistic heading into national convention
In just 2 weeks, the political tides have turned, with former President Donald Trump riding high, despite being convicted of 34 felonies, and President Biden fighting for his political survival after a disastrous debate.
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Susan Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Trump in 2024
The Republican senator said Friday that she is sticking with her endorsement of Nikki Haley, despite the fact Haley will not be on the ballot.
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In Detroit, Biden defiantly says he’s ‘not going anywhere’ as he slams Trump
The show of force from President Biden at the evening rally in Detroit was part of his team’s relentless sprint to convince fretting lawmakers, nervous donors and a skeptical electorate that at the age of 81, he is still capable of being president.