The US Secret Service announced on Sunday morning that an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's Florida residence and private club in Palm Beach. Although the US president often spends weekends at the ocean resort, he was at the White House in Washington during this incident, as was first lady Melania Trump. The identity of the man who was shot has not been released.
The Air Force remains committed to expediting delivery of the VC-25 bridge aircraft in support of the Presidential airlift mission, with an anticipated delivery no later than summer 2026. The air force added that it has accepted the Qatari gift which will be used for executive airlift. Described as a flying palace, the estimated $400m gift to Trump last year drew widespread bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers voicing ethical concerns over Qatar's motives and questioning the 13-year-old plane's security measures.
The victims were military and intelligence personnel working as part of Nicolas Maduro's inner security detail, the government in Havana said in a statement Damage from U.S. strikes on Venezuela, on June 4.Gaby Oraa (REUTERS) The first official information regarding the deaths resulting from the U.S. military operation in Venezuela has come from Cuba, almost two days after the attacks.
With a fleet of planes, helicopters, and vehicles designed especially for the US president's use, the leader of the free world travels in style. While aesthetics are certainly a consideration when designing official planes or limousines, presidential transportation prioritizes safety and functionality. With features that allow the president to lead the country and communicate securely while in transit, every plane, helicopter, or car becomes a moving Oval Office.
In addition to performing motorcycle escorts for fallen cops and patrolling the Big Apple's roads, Gatto also became a legend within the department for serving on the highway detail for every U.S. president from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump. Whenever the commander-in-chief was in town, regardless of party, Gatto was among those tasked with keeping them safe, and the mission was clear. No matter what political party, you take it seriously, Gatto told amNewYork in an interview. We protect the office. I know the person is in the office, but it's respect for that office that we take it so seriously.
Secret Service agents protecting the former Democratic presidential candidate will cease to do so as of next Monday, according to the letter. It is customary practice to maintain an official escort for U.S. vice presidents for up to six months after leaving office. But Trump's predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden, had extended that protection until January 2026, according to sources cited by Reuters.
