Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud noises rang through the crowd.
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A few short minutes after Trump took the stage, shots rang out
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — At 6:02 pm Saturday, to the strains of “God Bless the U.S.A.,” former President Donald Trump took the stage at fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, waving at the cheering crowd and settling into his regular rally speech under a scorching midsummer sun. A few short minutes later, Trump pointed to
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Shock and relief cross party lines as past and present leaders react to shooting at Trump rally
Republican and Democratic leaders, past and present, expressed shock Saturday night following the news that gunfire had broken out during a Donald Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania — and relief that the former president had survived the attack.
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Eyewitnesses describe scene at Trump rally shooting: ‘It’s pure insanity’
By Kate Sullivan, Alayna Treene, Emma Tucker and Bob Ortega, CNN Butler, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Eyewitnesses who spoke to CNN on Saturday described an awful scene following a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in which one person was killed and two others injured in what’s being investigated as a possible
Continue Reading Biden says he’s grateful Trump is safe after rally shooting, denounces political violence
By Michael Williams, Priscilla Alvarez and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden said he is grateful former President Donald Trump is safe after a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania. Speaking from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, about two hours after the shooting, Biden said, “There’s no place in America for this kind of
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TRUTH ALERT: Attorney general ad attacks challenger for college arrest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attack ad from a political action committee backing Attorney General Andrew Bailey highlights his challenger’s arrest while he was in college. The ad from Liberty & Justice PAC puts the two candidates, Bailey and attorney Will Scharf, side-by-side in December 2007. While Bailey was deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army,
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Darryl Maylee, Victor Pitman say backgrounds qualify them for Callaway County sheriff
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, residents of Callaway County will elect a new sheriff, in what is likely the biggest race of the county. The Republican primary race between current interim sheriff Darryl Maylee and Victor Pitman occurs on August 6. Former Sheriff Clay Chism is unable to serve after losing his peace officer’s license
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Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Victor Pitman
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Okay, so to start, I’m just gonna have you give me a little bit of background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself. Victor Pitman: Okay, well, my name is Victor Pittman, p-i-t-m-a-n. I’ve been a law enforcement officer for over 40 years. Most of that has
Continue Reading Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Darryl Maylee
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start, I’m just going to have you to give me a little bit of your background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself and your background in law enforcement training. Darryl Maylee: Okay my name is Darrell Maylee I’m acting interim Sheriff here at Callaway
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity surprise you?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday morning issued its much-anticipated ruling on whether presidents are immune from criminal prosecution.
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Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of his presidency in a decision that will likely further delay a trial on the federal election subversion charges pending against him.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Biden stay in or drop out?
President Joe Biden’s performance in the campaign’s first presidential debate last week has even some Democratic insiders wondering whether the incumbent president should drop out of the race.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who won the presidential debate?
The presidential debate happened Thursday night. For most viewers, it was not a pleasant experience.
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WATCH LIVE: ABC News Live coverage of the first presidential debate
The first debate of the presidential election will take place starting at 8 p.m. Thursday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you decided who you will vote for in November?
Have you made up your mind? Vote in the poll.
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Boone County Democrats to make statement against violence, stand by Raithel following fight at Anchor Fest
Boone County Democrats will make a statement condemning violence following a local candidate’s involvement in a fight in Centralia, the group decided at a Thursday meeting.
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One candidate to appear on August ballot for Columbia Ward 1 race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Valerie Carroll will be the lone candidate appearing on the Aug. 6 ballot for the First Ward seat on the Columbia City Council. The deadline to file for the race was Tuesday. City Clerk Sheela Amin wrote in an email that Greg Launhardt submitted a petition to appear on the ballot on
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Big GOP funders sending millions into Missouri’s attorney general primary
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Major Republican campaign funders are investing millions in Missouri’s GOP attorney general primary. Big money groups with connections to key Republican campaign financier Leonard Leo are backing Will Scharf, a lawyer for Donald Trump who is trying to oust sitting AG Andrew Bailey, also a Republican. Both take conservative positions.
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Biden says Trump verdict shows no one is above the law
By Nikki Carvajal and Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Friday said that Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money trial reaffirmed “the American principle that no one is above the law.” Speaking from the White House, Biden said the jury consisted of regular Americans who heard evidence and returned a unanimous verdict. “Donald Trump was
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Trump verdict affect your vote in November?
Donald Trump became the first president to be convicted of a felony on Thursday.
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