FBI Director, Christopher Wray, raised questions about whether former President Donald Trump was hit by a bullet during an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump claimed it was a bullet that hit his ear, but Wray stated it was unclear if it was a bullet or shrapnel that caused the injury. Trump has faced criticism for not being transparent about his health following the incident, releasing a memo from former White House doctor Ronny Jackson but not allowing the medical professionals who treated him to speak publicly.
In response to the assassination attempt, the House has formed a bipartisan taskforce to investigate the security failures surrounding the incident. The legislation passed by a vote of 416-0 and the taskforce, composed of 13 members, is expected to issue a final report by December 13th and has the authority to issue subpoenas.
As Kamala Harris is set to become the Democratic presidential nominee, the party is looking ahead to its convention in Chicago in August. The convention will serve as a platform to rally voters around Harris’ candidacy. The choice of Chicago as the convention location has historical significance, reminiscent of the 1968 convention that saw violent protests and police brutality. The hope is that the Democratic Party can present a united front to the American people despite any internal differences.
During Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, he called for “total victory” in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, drawing both support and criticism from lawmakers. Protests outside the Capitol saw an American flag being burned, leading to condemnations from House leaders for desecrating the symbol of the nation’s highest ideals.
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