Secret Service director resigns

Kimberly Cheatle has resigned as the Director of the U.S. Secret Service following a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Cheatle faced bipartisan criticism during a House Oversight Committee hearing, where lawmakers demanded accountability for the agency's security lapses, particularly regarding the gunman's ability to get close to Trump. Despite initially resisting calls for her resignation, Cheatle ultimately accepted full responsibility for the incident, which resulted in Trump's injury and the death of a rally attendee. Her resignation is seen as a necessary step towards restoring faith in the Secret Service amid ongoing investigations into the agency's failures. Lawmakers expressed the need for a thorough review of the incident and emphasized the urgency of rebuilding public trust in the agency tasked with protecting leaders. The situation has been further complicated by political debates over diversity and inclusion within the Secret Service, with some lawmakers attempting to divert blame to these initiatives.