Obama Urges Unity and Coalition Building Amid Political Divisiveness
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Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. testified before a House task force about the agency's failures during attempted assassinations of Donald Trump at rallies in Pennsylvania and Florida. Rowe outlined changes, including increased use of drones and staffing, to address security lapses. The hearing saw tense exchanges, particularly with Republican members, but Rowe's acknowledgment of the agency's shortcomings was praised. Congress is considering removing the Secret Service and FEMA from the Department of Homeland Security to improve efficiency.
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