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Amid chaos and gunfire, Trump raised his fist and projected a characteristic image of defiance

Amid chaos and gunfire, Trump raised his fist and projected a characteristic image of defiance

NEW YORK (AP) — He was bleeding from the head after a barrage of bullets flew through his rally when Secret Service agents gave the go-ahead that it was safe to move from the stage. But Donald Trump had something he needed to do.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history

Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history

WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today's climate of ferocious political animosity: They not only held their national conventions in the same city but also shared some of the props.
Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa.
Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

BUTLER, Pa.
In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and 'cool it down'

In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and 'cool it down'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday urged Americans to reject political violence and recommit themselves to resolving their differences peacefully, saying the upcoming presidential election will be a “time of testing” in the aftermath of
Alberta to relax rule on buying oil, gas wells if municipal taxes unpaid

Alberta to relax rule on buying oil, gas wells if municipal taxes unpaid

EDMONTON — The Alberta government plans to relax a rule that requires energy companies seeking to buy viable wells from bankruptcy proceedings to first pay all the failed producer's outstanding taxes.
What to know about Trump assassination attempt and the investigation into the shooting

What to know about Trump assassination attempt and the investigation into the shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities want to know how a shooter was able to get on top of a roof so close to where former President Donald Trump was speaking and open fire.
America's toxic political climate faces calls to 'tone it down' after assassination attempt on Trump

America's toxic political climate faces calls to 'tone it down' after assassination attempt on Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Tone it down!” That was the plea from one Republican congressman as he came to grips with the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a political rally in the Butler Farm area where he grew up.
Minutes after Trump shooting, misinformation started flying. Here are the facts

Minutes after Trump shooting, misinformation started flying. Here are the facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Within minutes of the gunfire, the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump spawned a vast sea of claims — some outlandish, others contradictory — reflecting the frightening uncertainties of the moment as well as Ame
Trudeau says he spoke with Trump Sunday after shooting, condemned political violence

Trudeau says he spoke with Trump Sunday after shooting, condemned political violence

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's office says Justin Trudeau spoke this afternoon with former president Donald Trump in the wake of a deadly shooting at one of his campaign rallies on Saturday.
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