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Secret Service (US)

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.
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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

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

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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.

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