The Post Note 7/14/24

News from the Note…

A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.

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NEW: President Biden says he spoke with Donald Trump Saturday night after the assassination attempt against the former president:

"I'm sincerely grateful that he's doing well and recovering." https://t.co/BVPuVKjrFF pic.twitter.com/1YtIiZnW6t
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 14, 2024

Pennsylvania governor says Corey Comperatore was the man killed at Trump's rally and that he protected his family during the shooting https://t.co/4mkHA0EWnu
— CNN (@CNN) July 14, 2024

Two explosive devices were found in the car of the gunman who shot at Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation. A possible third device was said to have been found at his residence. Follow live updates. https://t.co/BBfpbCywKR
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 14, 2024

Investigators have also gathered some evidence indicating that the rifle used in the attack was originally purchased by the gunman’s father. But the investigation remains in its early stages, the person said.

More live updates here: https://t.co/rO6J0LDY7N
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 14, 2024

“Law enforcement sources telling ABC News as many as eight rounds were fired from an AR-style rifle from a gunman perched on an adjacent rooftop outside the perimeter."@RachelVScott reports from scene of the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. https://t.co/7gigKhYMgM pic.twitter.com/qJt0dWA6uz
— ABC News (@ABC) July 14, 2024

There was a tip to local authorities about a suspicious individual walking around right as Donald Trump's rally began in Pennsylvania, and officials lost sight of where he was before the shooting, @nicolesganga reports.

Here's the latest on what we know about the 20-year-old… pic.twitter.com/Dgnv7t4LSU
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) July 14, 2024

The Biden campaign is “hitting the pause button” after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, @MaryKBruce reports.

"They are trying to put politics aside. They are stopping their political communication, pulling their ads off of the airwaves.” https://t.co/wpANPUu2AU pic.twitter.com/ZaQERUORcK
— ABC News (@ABC) July 14, 2024

House Intelligence Committee chairman Mike Turner calls Trump rally shooting a "security failure" https://t.co/AMWzVS0lTB
— The Hill (@thehill) July 14, 2024

These maps show the location of Donald Trump, the gunman and law enforcement snipers at the Pennsylvania rally shooting. https://t.co/9OLhQq9cnj
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 14, 2024

Wisconsin GOP chair: ‘This is one of the most secure areas on the face of the planet right now’ https://t.co/6k7OyPDXL4
— POLITICO (@politico) July 14, 2024

News from the Note…

A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.

This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.

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