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Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting were ‘preventable,’ Senate panel finds

Trump rally shooting: Multiple Secret Service failures before the July 13 assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania were “foreseeable, preventable, and directly related to the events resulting in the assassination attempt that day,” a Senate investigation released Wednesday said. Investigators found no clear chain of command among the Secret Service and other security agencies and no plan for coverage of the building the shooter climbed up to open fire on Trump. Communications among security officials was also described as a “multi-step game of telephone.” Read a full breakdown of the report >

Florida assassination attempt: Ryan Routh, the man authorities say staked out Trump for 12 hours on his golf course in Florida and admitted his desire to kill the former president in a letter, was indicted on an attempted assassination charge Tuesday. Routh was initially charged with two federal firearms offenses for the Sept. 15 incident, where investigators say he aimed a rifle at Trump through the golf course’s shrubbery before the Secret Service shot in Routh’s direction. The latest >

Haitian group wants Trump, Vance arrest warrants after Ohio comments

Springfield: A group of private citizens is calling for the arrests of former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance in a municipal court in Ohio over comments they made about Haitian migrants living in Springfield. Court documents demand arrest warrants for Trump and Vance, claiming comments made by the two Republicans about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were criminal, according to a court filing. Read more >

Citizen criminal charges: The leader of the group invoked a private-citizen right to file charges against Trump and Vance. Charges brought by private citizens are rare, but it’s not unheard of. Trump and Vance are charged with disrupting public services, making false alarms, telecommunications harassment, aggravated menacing and complicity. The latest >

Tropical Storm Helene strengthens as hurricane warnings cover parts of Florida

Helene: As Tropical Storm Helene strengthens in the Caribbean Sea, it is expected to become a hurricane Wednesday. The storm is moving north along Mexico’s coast toward the U.S., prompting some residents to evacuate, schools to close and officials to declare emergencies in Georgia and Florida. The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicts heavy rainfall for the southeastern U.S. Wednesday with a “life-threatening storm surge” along the west coast of Florida. The latest >

Could the Fujiwhara effect influence Helene’s path? >

Tropical Storm Helene is expected to become a hurricane. Florida residents begin evacuating >

What to know as Helene forecast to make US landfall as hurricane >

Texas DPS tries to stop human smuggling along southern border

Border report: Human smuggling continues to be an issue on the southern border — something NewsNation saw for itself as it rode along by land, air and sea alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety. Take a look >

New Texas National Guard base camp staffing up >

Weapons found on Mexico side of border: Border Patrol alert >

Feds propose permanent truck ban at El Paso port of entry >

Who are the richest Congress members?

Richest lawmakers: U.S. elected officials represent Americans across all socioeconomic classes, despite some Congress members earning nearly triple the average American’s income. Annual disclosure statements detail representatives’ and senators’ investments, assets and business interests — and can give valuable insight into their net worth. So, who are the richest members of the U.S. Congress? Check it out >

How do Donald Trump, Kamala Harris’ net worths compare? >

How much is JD Vance’s net worth? >

How much is Tim Walz’s net worth? >

FDA: Dog food pulled from shelves nationwide over contamination risk

Recall alert: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports ANSWERS Pet Food is voluntarily withdrawing some of their beef and chicken dog food after samples tested positive for salmonella and listeria monocytogenes. The dog food was distributed nationwide in 4-pound bags and also sold online. What pet owners should look for >

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates on the campaign trail today.

• The Ohio train derailment settlement hearing is set for Wednesday.
• President Joe Biden launches a “Joint Declaration of Support for Ukrainian Recovery and Reconstruction.”
• The Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge will be arraigned Wednesday.
• FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker testifies at a Senate Homeland Security subcommittee hearing about Boeing.
• A court hearing is scheduled for Linda Sun, a former aide to New York governors Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul, who is accused of acting as an agent of the Chinese government.
• The United Nations general debate at its annual session continues.
• An engineer with the National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to testify before the Coast Guard in the Titan submersible disaster hearing. Watch live beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
  

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

The son of the man accused of trying to kill former President Donald Trump was arrested this week on child pornography charges after federal authorities searched his home in North Carolina. The latest >

A Michigan State Police trooper and his K-9 found a missing teen Monday after a 4-mile trek. Watch the bodycam footage >

A dangerous chemical leak spewing from a train tanker car forced emergency evacuations for residents in Cleves, Ohio, 16 miles west of Cincinnati. What we know >

A Tennessee man rescued at least three women and alerted several others to a raging fire in his apartment building. Read more >

Two men have been charged after a convoy of more than 100 motorcycles blocked Interstate 95 in Connecticut over the weekend. Details > 

The mother of the 11-year-old boy suspended from a Virginia school after alerting his principal of another student bringing a bullet to class is filing a lawsuit against the school. What to know >

A Nevada State Police lieutenant has been arrested for allegedly driving impaired and at speeds upwards of 80 mph through a neighborhood. The latest >

A West Virginia woman was arrested for child abuse after her granddaughter went to her neighbor’s house for help while wearing handcuffs, according to police. Read more >

A 10-year-old Florida boy is in custody after his father turned him in for threatening to open fire at a school, police said. Full report > 

The mayor of Oakland, California, who was once homeless, announced she has given an executive order to city departments to fully remove people living in homeless encampments. Read more >

A Missouri school is raising concerns over a proposed drive-thru at a marijuana dispensary across the street. Details > 

A South Carolina football coach is accused of scamming players for cash, involving promises of scholarships and success. The investigation > 

An Illinois family is suing the state’s Department of Child and Family Services, claiming that the agency “unjustly” took their 7-month-old son from them, resulting in a separation that lasted three months. Read more > 

A Tennessee animal shelter is working to find homes for 13 seized wolf hybrids after police discovered them at a home during an investigation late last month. The latest >

Amazon driver recognized for saving boy

An Amazon truck driver who rescued a 7-year-old boy lost on a Las Vegas neighborhood street in triple-degree heat is expected to receive recognition for his actions. Read more >

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