"RNC Security Measures Spark GOP Frustration and Extensive Preparations"

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Republican officials are frustrated with the Secret Service's refusal to move a designated protest zone farther from the site of the upcoming RNC convention in Milwaukee, citing safety concerns. Despite GOP efforts to expand the security perimeter, the Secret Service maintains that the current plans are based on a threat assessment and leaves the decision to local authorities. Milwaukee officials and some protest groups are also at odds over the protest zone's location, leading to a contentious debate ahead of the convention.
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