Cases of Note

A law enforcement official appears on stage during a campaign event with former President Donald Trump at Butler Farm Fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. On July 13th, former President Trump was rushed off stage after shots rang out at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, an incident that plunged the election into uncharted territory just days before the Republican National Convention. The FBI identified the suspect involved in the assassination attempt against Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. One rally attendee was killed and another one was injured, and the suspected shooter was also killed. These are the facts of the case. However, the question remains, how did this happen? This article is an attempt to explain the gaps in security that allowed this incident to take place. The Butler County Emergency Service Unit (ESU) was tasked with the following: Two Counter Assault Teams (CAT) Quick Reaction Force Teams  (QRF) Counter Sniper Teams Supporting

Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act passes House Update Passed Senate, under the order of April 19, 2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 34. Record Vote Number: 150 .On April 20, 2024 RISSA Became Public Law No: 118-49  after being signed by President. 'Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act ' RISAA April 12, 2024—The House voted to reauthorize a key U.S. spy program considered essential to national security. In a 273 to 147 vote, lawmakers renewed Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 19, through 2026. H.R. 7888 added amendments such as modifying the definition of electronic communication service provider and prohibits warrantless searches of U.S. person communications in the FISA 702 database, with exceptions for imminent threats to life or bodily harm, consent searches, or known cybersecurity threat signatures. Section 702 allows the U.S. government