US Secret Service admits failures in attempted Trump assassination, leading to Director's resignation. Kamala Harris condemns Trump on abortion stance, urges voter mobilization as early voting starts.
The US Secret Service has admitted to multiple failures in the attempted assassination of former President
Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, leading to the resignation of Director Kimberly Cheatle and suspension of several agents.
In related political news, Kamala Harris has condemned
Donald Trump and Republicans for their stance on abortion during her campaign rallies in Georgia and Wisconsin, emphasizing the tragic death of Amber Nicole Thurman. As early voting kicks off in Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota, Harris is urging voters to mobilize, while Trump stirs controversy by attributing a potential loss to Jewish American voters, a statement denounced by the White House.
On a different note, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian American lawmaker, has condemned a racist cartoon in the National Review that linked her to Hezbollah attacks, drawing criticism from advocacy groups like Emgage Action and fellow Democratic House members. The Detroit News clarified that it was not involved in the cartoon's creation and chose not to publish it.
Turning to international affairs, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need for swift allied support in their defense strategy against Russia. During a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, Zelensky emphasized plans to use a proposed multi-billion-dollar EU loan for air defense and energy needs, counting on the support of US President
Joe Biden.
In the financial sector, hedge fund manager Steven Eisman has been suspended by Neuberger Berman after making controversial remarks on social media celebrating devastation in Gaza. Eisman apologized, citing a misunderstanding of the post's context, but his firm found his actions "irresponsible and objectionable," highlighting the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza where over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed.
Finally, in humanitarian efforts, KSrelief has signed a $1.5 million agreement to boost education for illiterate students and those with disabilities in Yemen, benefiting nearly 9,000 individuals. Additionally, KSrelief is providing 300 temporary housing units for earthquake victims in Syria's Aleppo, aiding over 1,300 people, continuing Saudi Arabia’s efforts to support conflict-affected regions.