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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts as he is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

FBI shares new details on Trump assassination attempt 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The man who tried assassinating former President Donald Trump spent months planning an attack, looking at various potential targets before settling on Trump, FBI officials said

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US Chamber asks Congress to avoid corporate tax hike 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked Congress not to raise corporate taxes next year and to support “pro-growth tax policies” that ensure robust economic gains.  In

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu. 

Vance: Trump would veto a national abortion ban 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump would, if elected, veto a national abortion ban, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said on Sunday.  “If you’re not supporting