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France’s Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigns amid the October jewel heist, ongoing security problems, labor unrest, and a probe into a decade-long ticket-fraud scheme, as President Macron signals a major modernization push for the museum.
Laurence des Cars has resigned as head of the Louvre after an October daylight heist in which thieves stole about €88m worth of Napoleonic jewellery. A parliamentary inquiry condemned systemic security failures and a denial of risk, highlighting inadequate security upgrades and limited CCTV coverage, and calling for a fresh leadership to drive urgent reforms as investigations continue and the stolen items remain unrecovered.
A year after a shooting at a Trump rally where a gunman fired at the president, investigations revealed significant security failures, including unguarded lines of sight and poor communication, prompting reforms within the Secret Service, though questions about the adequacy of these measures and the shooter's motives remain.
A Senate committee report criticizes the U.S. Secret Service for a series of preventable failures, including communication breakdowns and organizational mistakes, that contributed to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024, resulting in injuries and a death, despite subsequent reforms and disciplinary actions within the agency.
A Senate committee report criticizes the Secret Service for a series of preventable failures that allowed a gunman to nearly assassinate Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, highlighting miscommunications, inadequate security measures, and organizational disarray, leading to disciplinary actions against several agents.
One year after a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pittsburgh, the Secret Service faced severe criticism for systemic security lapses, including poor communication and inadequate planning. The agency has since increased recruitment, made policy updates, and appointed new leadership, but concerns about readiness and threat levels persist.
A report criticizes the Secret Service for major failures in security planning, communication, and resource allocation ahead of an assassination attempt on President Trump during a rally in Butler, highlighting years of mismanagement and bureaucratic issues that compromised protection.
The Secret Service suspended six personnel without pay following an investigation into the July assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania, citing security lapses and failures, with some officials facing criticism for delayed responses and oversight issues. The incident prompted bipartisan scrutiny, resignations, and recommendations for improved security protocols.
The US Secret Service suspended several agents involved in securing the Pennsylvania rally where Trump was attacked in 2024, amid investigations revealing communication failures and lack of accountability for security lapses during the shooting that left one dead and others injured.
Six Secret Service agents were suspended for misconduct related to the July 2024 attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, which resulted in a shooting that left a firefighter dead and Trump injured. The incident exposed significant security lapses, leading to an internal review and the resignation of the Secret Service director. The suspensions ranged from 10 to 42 days, and the event prompted enhanced security measures for Trump.
The Secret Service suspended six personnel without pay following a security failure during an assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, nearly a year ago. The agency focused on addressing root causes, implementing new technology and training, after a bipartisan report criticized leadership and coordination issues that contributed to the incident. Despite the disciplinary actions, no one was dismissed, and efforts continue to prevent future security lapses.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. testified before a House task force about the agency's failures during attempted assassinations of Donald Trump at rallies in Pennsylvania and Florida. Rowe outlined changes, including increased use of drones and staffing, to address security lapses. The hearing saw tense exchanges, particularly with Republican members, but Rowe's acknowledgment of the agency's shortcomings was praised. Congress is expected to propose further changes, including removing the Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. testified before a House task force about the agency's failures during attempted assassinations of Donald Trump at rallies in Pennsylvania and Florida. Rowe outlined changes, including increased use of drones and staffing, to address security gaps. The hearing included tense exchanges, particularly with Republican members, but also bipartisan praise for Rowe's acknowledgment of the agency's shortcomings. Congress is expected to propose further changes, including removing the Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. testified before a House task force about the agency's failures during attempted assassinations of Donald Trump at rallies in Pennsylvania and Florida. Rowe outlined changes, including increased drone use and staffing, to address security lapses. The hearing saw tense exchanges, particularly with Republican members, but focused on improvements since the incidents. Congress is considering removing the Secret Service and FEMA from the Department of Homeland Security to improve efficiency.