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Raskin Commits Support to Federal Oversight Bodies

Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. testified before a House task force about the agency's failures during attempted assassinations of Donald Trump, outlining changes like increased drone use and staffing. The hearing, marked by tense exchanges, focused on lapses during a July rally in Pennsylvania. Rowe's acknowledgment of the agency's shortcomings was praised, but Congress plans further changes, including proposals to remove the Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security.

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Secret Service Director Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Trump Assassination Attempt

Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. acknowledged the agency's "failure" to protect Donald Trump during attempted assassinations at rallies in Pennsylvania and Florida, during a House task force hearing. Rowe outlined changes, including increased use of drones and staffing, to address security gaps. The hearing included tense exchanges with Republican lawmakers, but Rowe's admission of failure was praised. Congress is considering removing the Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security to improve its efficiency.

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