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Republicans Zero In on Security Lapses at Trump Assassination Attempt, Demand Testimony From Secret Service Director

‘I have already contacted the Secret Service for a briefing and am also calling on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to appear for a hearing,’ the House Oversight Committee chairman says.

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Police snipers return fire after shots were fired at President Trump during the first attempt on his life in July. AP/Gene J. Puskar
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

House Republicans will soon launch a formal investigation into the apparent security lapses before the attempted assassination of President Trump, which saw the former commander-in-chief shot in the ear and one supporter dead and two injured at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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