National Politics

By Whitney Wild, Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — In the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, there are widespread concerns and questions about how a sniper was able to obtain rooftop access roughly 150 meters from the former president’s position at the podium at an outdoor rally. Sources have described the shooting

CNN staff (CNN) — Former first lady Melania Trump issued her first public response since her husband, former President Donald Trump, was injured in a shooting at one of his rallies on Saturday, reflecting on what the incident means for her and her family while calling for the country to “ascend above the hate.” In

By Amarachi Orie, Chris Liakos and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, former President Donald Trump was seen with blood on his ear and cheek as he was rushed off the stage. Audio reveals how the chaotic scene played out from the view of

By CNN Staff (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump was about 400 to 500 feet (120 to 150 meters) from the suspected gunman at the time of the shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to CNN’s analysis of their geolocated positions. Trump had been holding the event at the Butler Farm Show Grounds

CNN By Jeremy Herb, Jeff Zeleny, Holmes Lybrand and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump was wounded Saturday evening while speaking onstage at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in an incident that’s being investigated as an assassination attempt from a shooter on a roof near the rally site. Trump was in the middle

By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire at a rally in Pennsylvania. Blood could be seen on his face as he was carried away by Secret Service. Get live updates on the breaking news. Multiple presidents and former

CNN By Amarachi Orie, Chris Liakos and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, former President Donald Trump was seen with blood on his ear and cheek as he was rushed off the stage. Audio reveals how the chaotic scene played out from the view

By Jeremy Herb, Jeff Zeleny, Holmes Lybrand and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump was wounded Saturday evening while speaking onstage at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in an incident that’s being investigated as an assassination attempt from a shooter on a roof near the rally site. Trump was in the middle of

By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The Republican National Convention has a range of speakers lined up for its convention next week, including potential vice presidential picks, lawmakers, governors and celebrities such as rapper Amber Rose and Dana White from the UFC, former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the RNC announced Saturday. Republicans will gather

CNN By Rene Marsh, Jade Gordon and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Alanna Morris tuned in to last month’s presidential debate hoping to watch President Joe Biden “wipe the floor” with former President Donald Trump. Instead, the 44-year-old Atlanta cardiologist saw a candidate she hardly recognized. She turned the event off halfway through, feeling sad

By Rene Marsh, Jade Gordon and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Alanna Morris tuned in to last month’s presidential debate hoping to watch President Joe Biden “wipe the floor” with former President Donald Trump. Instead, the 44-year-old Atlanta cardiologist saw a candidate she hardly recognized. She turned the event off halfway through, feeling sad and

By Andrew Seger and Phil Mattingly, CNN (CNN) — Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump agree that the cornerstone achievement of his first term will continue shaping the American legal and political landscape for decades. “I totally transformed the federal judiciary,” Trump boasted at a summit hosted by the right-wing Moms for Liberty

CNN By Andrew Seger and Phil Mattingly, CNN (CNN) — Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump agree that the cornerstone achievement of his first term will continue shaping the American legal and political landscape for decades. “I totally transformed the federal judiciary,” Trump boasted at a summit hosted by the right-wing Moms for

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Two co-hosts of the “Pod Save America” podcast on Friday fired back at Biden campaign staffers who have reportedly dismissed their calls for the president to consider stepping down from the Democratic ticket. In an episode released Friday, Dan Pfeiffer called it “infuriating” to think that he and

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith told the judge in the classified documents case in Florida that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ criticism of his appointment should have no bearing on the criminal case against former President Donald Trump. In a brief filing Friday, Smith said that Thomas’ writing in the