After the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pa., Congress held hearings on the failures of the Secret Service, and its director, Kimberly Cheatle, stepped down.
Weeks later, another man attempted to shoot the former president, increasing concerns that something had gone very wrong at the Secret Service.
Eric Lipton, an in ... Show More
Yesterday
Trump Says He’s Ready for Diplomacy. Iran? Not So Much.
Despite his threats of escalation, President Trump seems increasingly determined to end the war in Iran through negotiations. The Iranian government doesn’t appear to be on the same page. David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the sta ... Show More
29m 52s
Mar 29
Our Enduring Fascination With the Kennedys
“Love Story,” the FX limited series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship, has taken audiences by storm. Its unstoppable wave of ’90s nostalgia has swept through the world of fashion, revitalized iconic New York landmarks and set off a yearning for simpler ... Show More
34m 7s
Jul 2024
Security Expert: Trump Was ‘a Gust of Wind Away’ From Being Assassinated
Security expert Brian Cavanaugh says former President Donald Trump was “a gust of wind away” from being assassinated on July 13th.
“To have a round pierce your ear, which is attached to your head, we're talking less than two millimeters away,” says Cavanaugh, a senior vice presi ... Show More
19m 5s
Jul 2024
Trump's attempted assassination, Biden’s message and the race for the White House
Donald Trump is in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention just two days after an attempt on his life. A bullet grazed the former president’s ear, one rally goer was killed, and the suspect shot dead at the scene. With tensions already running high in the 2024 election ... Show More
12m 53s
Aug 2024
The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Concerns Over the FBI and Secret Service with Rep. Mike Waltz
<p>In this episode, Lisa and Congressman Mike Waltz discuss the chaotic state of presidential politics. Key topics include Kamala Harris's upcoming interview after a 39-day media absence, Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, and a congressional investigation into ... Show More
22m 41s
Jul 2024
Ep. 1404 - After Almost Getting Trump Killed, The Secret Service Cries About Mean Tweets
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, only a few days after the extreme incompetence of the Secret Service (or something more sinister than that) nearly got Donald Trump killed, the Secret Service is focused on what really matters: mean comments about their female agents. The agency isn' ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2024
The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Senator Ron Johnson on the Political Ramifications of Trump's Security Lapses
<p>In this episode, Lisa discusses the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, highlighting significant security failures by the Secret Service and the resignation of its director, Kimberly Cheatle. Senator Ron Johnson joins to critique the Biden administration's handling of Se ... Show More
18m 8s
Aug 2025
Sources & Methods: Trump's DC takeover, Ukraine, fired spy chief
Today, we're excited to share an episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspon ... Show More
33m 18s