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Conflict & Security · United StatesThomas Crooks texted about 3D‑printed gun parts and drone photos
New FBI documents obtained by Judicial Watch reveal that Thomas Crooks exchanged messages about 3D‑printed gun components, that his father said he once built a carbon‑fiber Glock 19, and that Crooks flew a drone over PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium in February 2024.
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Politics · United StatesTrump alleges 'Democrat Plot' in assassination attempt
Donald Trump alleged the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, was a 'Democratic Plot' to remove him from the election. The FBI has found no connections between the suspect and others, and Trump offered no evidence for his claim.
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Politics · United StatesFBI has new information on Trump assassination attempt attacker
US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the FBI has new information regarding the attacker in the 2024 attempt on Donald Trump's life. Trump claimed on social media that the assassination attempt was a "Democrat plot" to remove him from the election, though investigations concluded the shooter acted alone.
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Politics · United StatesNew FBI documents detail Trump assassin Thomas Crooks' background
Newly released FBI documents offer further insight into Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. The records, obtained by the Senate Judiciary Committee, include interviews with Crooks' father and describe his withdrawn personality and growing interest in weapons.
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Politics · United StatesMinister says some congregants wished Trump assassin more successful
Rev. Babs Miller, a minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, stated that some congregants wished the young man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump had been more successful. Miller also indicated that most congregants do not truly believe in Christian teachings. James Talarico, a Democratic Party Senate candidate, is a longtime congregant of the church.
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Politics · United StatesJD Vance discusses conspiracy theories and AI in podcast
Vice President JD Vance stated that if the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump had been fatal, he would have suspected a conspiracy. Vance also discussed his interest in 'end times' theology and artificial intelligence during a podcast appearance.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate his son
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons. The information had been subject to a publication ban for months. Netanyahu made the claim during an interview with Channel 14.
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