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Trump Apparent Assassination Attempt, Venezuela Accuses CIA, TikTok Appeal

Sep 16, 2024
A man is in custody following an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a golf outing in Florida. The FBI details the nature of the threat and the suspect's background. Meanwhile, Venezuela's government accuses the CIA of plotting to kill President Nicolás Maduro amid rising political repression. In a legal battle, TikTok fights the U.S. government over its future, balancing national security concerns with free speech rights. The stakes are high as this may affect millions of American users.
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ANECDOTE

Trump Assassination Attempt

  • A man attempted to assassinate former President Trump while golfing in Florida.
  • The suspect, Ryan Wesley Ruth, was apprehended with an AK-47.
INSIGHT

Second Attempt

  • This is the second apparent assassination attempt against Trump.
  • The Secret Service acted quickly, spotting Ruth's rifle from the tree line.
ANECDOTE

Venezuela Accuses CIA

  • Venezuela accuses the CIA of plotting to assassinate President Maduro.
  • The U.S. denies these claims, calling them "categorically false."
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