Secret Service director says Trump assassination attempt was biggest agency 'failure' in decades

During a congressional hearing, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle acknowledged that her agency "failed" to protect former President Donald Trump during an assassination attempt at a recent rally. Lawmakers from both parties expressed outrage over security lapses that allowed the gunman to fire from a rooftop, leading to one death and injuries.

Cheatle faced calls for her resignation as she struggled to answer questions about the incident and the agency's preparedness. She admitted to multiple warnings about the suspicious person prior to the attack. The Secret Service is under scrutiny, with investigations launched into the security failures.