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America's toxic political climate faces calls to 'tone it down' after assassination attempt on Trump

America's toxic political climate faces calls to 'tone it down' after assassination attempt on Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Tone it down!” That was the plea from one Republican congressman as he came to grips with the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a political rally in the Butler Farm area where he grew up.
Minutes after Trump shooting, misinformation started flying. Here are the facts

Minutes after Trump shooting, misinformation started flying. Here are the facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Within minutes of the gunfire, the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump spawned a vast sea of claims — some outlandish, others contradictory — reflecting the frightening uncertainties of the moment as well as Ame
Trudeau says he spoke with Trump Sunday after shooting, condemned political violence

Trudeau says he spoke with Trump Sunday after shooting, condemned political violence

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's office says Justin Trudeau spoke this afternoon with former president Donald Trump in the wake of a deadly shooting at one of his campaign rallies on Saturday.
Donald Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC after assassination attempt heightens security fears

Donald Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC after assassination attempt heightens security fears

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has arrived in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention a day after he was targeted in an attempted assassination at a campaign event.
The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close

The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Canadian security employ "increased vigilance" after Trump rally shooting: LeBlanc

Canadian security employ "increased vigilance" after Trump rally shooting: LeBlanc

Canada's security apparatus is "exercising increased vigilance" in the wake of this weekend's deadly shooting at former U.S. president Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, the federal public safety minister said Sunday.
A look at the history of presidential assassination attempts in America

A look at the history of presidential assassination attempts in America

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, former presidents and major party presidential candidates.
'Fraying democracy:' Trump rally shooting highlights polarized political climate

'Fraying democracy:' Trump rally shooting highlights polarized political climate

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The image is a stark one: former U.S. president Donald Trump pumping his fist into the air with an American flag in the background as blood trickles down the side of his face following a shooting at a campaign rally.

Nikki Haley, Trump's former primary rival, will now speak Tuesday at the Republican convention

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley will speak Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in what will be a highly anticipated speech by former President Donald Trump's last major challenger in this year's GOP primary.
Reagan survived an assassination attempt and his response changed the trajectory of his presidency

Reagan survived an assassination attempt and his response changed the trajectory of his presidency

WASHINGTON (AP) — The would-be assassin got off six shots in 1.7 seconds, nearly taking the life of a president and changing the trajectory of a presidency. It happened on a dreary March afternoon in 1981.
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