Task Force Probes Trump Assassination Attempt

A bipartisan task force has been formed to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, which occurred on July 13 during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The task force, led by Rep. Mike Kelly, includes 13 members—seven Republicans and six Democrats—who have backgrounds in law enforcement, legal affairs, or the military. The panel is authorized to issue subpoenas and will oversee all related House investigations, aiming to release a final report by December 13. This initiative follows significant criticism of the Secret Service for their security failures, which led to the resignation of former Director Kimberly Cheatle. Members, including Rep. Glenn Ivey and Sen. Roger Marshall, emphasize the need for comprehensive reforms to prevent future lapses. The FBI continues to investigate the shooter's motives, though no clear political motivation has been identified so far.