Windows26: Secret Service investigates how gunman got close enough to shoot Trump

July 15, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering the Secret Service's investigation into the Trump shooting, world leaders condemning the political violence, and senators urging Marcos to address the Pogo ban in his Sona.

Secret Service investigates how gunman got close enough to shoot Trump

The US Secret Service is investigating how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot and injure former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, a monumental failure of one of the agency's core duties.

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Marcos, world leaders condemn 'political violence'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday joined other world leaders in condemning the assassination attempt on former US President and Republican contender Donald Trump.

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Grieving mom seeks justice for cadet who died after emoji punishment

The mother of a 19-year-old cadet who died at a maritime academy in Calamba City, Laguna, after allegedly being punished for sending a thumbs-up emoji to a group chat, is calling for justice for her son.

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Manila, Washington to finalize intel pact by yearend

The Philippines and the United States have concluded negotiations for a crucial intelligence-sharing agreement which is expected to be finalized before the end of the year.

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Senators wish for Marcos to tackle Pogo ban in Sona

Senators Aquilino Pimentel III and Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday separately urged President Marcos to address the growing concerns related to the Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) during his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 22.

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EDITORIAL: Culpability in birth certificate mess

Finding culpability in the falsified birth certificates mess will be a tedious one that will require the joint involvement of many agencies, among them the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Land Transportation Office, the National Bureau of Immigration, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

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