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Secret Service (US)

The latest news and top stories on the Secret Service. A prominent Washington DC-based federal law enforcement agency, the US Secret Service is dedicated to two primary missions: protecting the US President, Vice President and other dignitaries, and investigating financial and cyber crimes. Its main areas of focus include protective operations and safeguarding the nation’s financial infrastructure. Established in 1865 to combat counterfeiting, its protective role expanded after 1901. The agency faced criticism for operational failures during a 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump, highlighting communication and resource issues.

A protester scales a light pole and unfurls a banner to protest the coming state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on Tuesday as members of the National Guard walk by. Photo: AP

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US law enforcement ups security for Xi summit as welcome, protest events planned

US Secret Service says it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all foreign heads of state while they are on American soil.

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Secret Service (US)

US law enforcement ups security for Xi summit as welcome, protest events planned

US Secret Service says it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all foreign heads of state while they are on American soil.

Trump foe Comey urges judge to toss ‘86 47’ seashell post case

‘Show must go on,’ Trump tells press gala 3 months after assassination attempt

Scare Force One? Security questions swirl over Trump’s new plane

The Secret Service advised the US president to switch from the luxury jet gifted by Qatar to an older aircraft, reports say.

FBI says foiled drone and sniper plot at Trump’s White House fight night

Five suspects charged in alleged plot designed to launch explosives during the president’s 80th birthday gala.

Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York

Madison Square Garden crowd erupts as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem.

Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital

President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag.

‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China

Hundreds of Beijing residents join professional photographers at vantage points near airport to capture arrival of the presidential plane.

Trump gala shooter pleads not guilty to all charges

The charges include attempted assassination of the president, assault on ⁠a federal officer and firearms offences.

US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House

The shooting occurred shortly after Vice-President J.D. Vance’s motorcade passed through the area.

Trump, Secret Service director say agent not shot by friendly fire as video released

Secret Service chief says agent was shot at ‘point-blank range’ by suspect who tried to storm correspondents’ dinner.

Man charged with trying to kill Trump agrees to remain in custody

Cole Allen, 31, did not immediately contest prosecutors’ arguments that he was a danger to the community.

Man charged with trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel

Cole Allen repeatedly made online checks to keep track of the US president’s status that night, authorities say.

Washington dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence as he makes his first court appearance since Saturday’s shooting.

Washington shooting exposes gaps in security protocols for Trump

Officials say security perimeter around the president may need expanding after shooter targeted prominent media gala.

Press dinner shooting casts fresh spotlight on Trump’s security

The attack suggests that even the most extensive personal security apparatus in the US has vulnerabilities.

‘I fought like hell’: how gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy press dinner into chaos

Panic gripped the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending guests diving for cover as security evacuated the US president.

Armed man shot dead at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, US Secret Service says

Authorities said the man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can.

Satellite photo shows White House East Wing reduced to rubble for Trump ballroom

The complete demolition - a far more extensive move than initially planned - was finalised as the price tag for the giant new facility hit US$300 million.

Trump says Secret Service probing ‘sabotage’ of escalator at UN

The US president also cited a teleprompter failure and sound problems during his speech, calling them ‘very sinister events’.

Would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh tries to stab himself after guilty verdict

Officers swarmed Routh and dragged him out of the courtroom after he grabbed a pen and tried to stab himself in the neck.

Secret Service foils New York telecoms threat ahead of UN assembly

The Secret Service said the devices could have disabled mobile phone towers and conducted a range of telecommunications attacks in New York.

Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump apologises to potential jurors

Trial opens for man accused of golf course plot to kill then-presidential candidate Trump in 2024.

Trump’s US Open visit sparks boos and long security lines

President’s attendance underscored the nation’s political divide, as extra security measures caused significant delays for attendees.

‘Inexcusable’ failures led to Trump assassination attempt: Senate report

The Secret Service ‘failed to implement security measures’ that could have prevented the July 2024 shooting in Pennsylvania, new report says.