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India Today
2 days ago
- General
- India Today
Texas man jumps Mar-a-Lago wall to marry Donald Trump's granddaughter, arrested
A 23-year-old Texas man was arrested early Tuesday for jumping the wall at Mar-a-Lago. He told Secret Service agents he wanted to "spread the Gospel to the President and marry Kai," according to a Palm Beach Police man, identified as Anthony Thomas Reyes, was apprehended just after midnight by US Secret Service agents and charged with misdemeanor trespassing. According to the arrest report from the Palm Beach Police Department, it wasn't his first intrusion — Reyes had previously been caught trespassing on the property in December climbed the wall to spread the Gospel and marry Kai," Reyes reportedly told officers after his SOUGHT TO PROPOSE TO TRUMP'S GRANDDAUGHTER Court documents say Reyes believed he could reach Donald Trump to discuss religion and to ask for the hand of Trump's granddaughter, 18-year-old Kai Madison Trump, who is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump. Trump was in Washington, D.C., at the time of the pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance on Tuesday before Judge Daliah Weiss. He remains in Palm Beach County Jail on a $50,000 unusual incident adds to a growing list of breaches at Mar-a-Lago, where the Secret Service has expanded security since the July 13 attempted assassination of Trump at a campaign rally. In April, a 58-year-old woman named Adrienne Tajirian was arrested after she tried to dine with Donald Trump Watch
Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Watch Video: Secret Service women officers fight near former President Barack Obama's home. Here's what happened next
Representative Image Synopsis Two Secret Service officers were suspended after a physical fight near former President Barack Obama's home. The incident was caught on video. One officer threatened the other over radio. The agency confirmed the altercation and launched an internal investigation. The US Secret Service has suspended two of its uniformed officers after a physical fight was caught on camera. The incident took place near former President Barack Obama's Washington, D.C., residence. ADVERTISEMENT Two officers reportedly began arguing early on May 21, around 2:30 a.m., near Obama's residence. The home is located roughly two miles from the White House. The verbal disagreement escalated into a physical altercation. In the video, one officer can be seen using her radio during the dispute. She said, 'I need a supervisor out here… immediately before I whoop this girl's ass.' Also Read: Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2: Episode 3 release date, plot, episode schedule and where to watch Footage released on social media showed the two female officers shoving and striking each other. The video and audio were published by RealClearPolitics reporter Susan Crabtree. The content was posted on X and quickly drew attention. In the video, the officers did not appear to be responding to an emergency at the time.A spokesperson for the Secret Service confirmed the details of the fight to New York Post. The agency acknowledged that two Uniformed Division officers were involved in an altercation while on duty. Both officers were immediately suspended. An internal investigation is now underway. ADVERTISEMENT Also Read: Netflix TUDUM 2025: Global streaming date, time, films, TV shows and celebrities The spokesperson added that all Secret Service employees are expected to follow a strict code of conduct. Any violation is taken seriously. ADVERTISEMENT What action was taken against the officers who fought near Obama's home? Both officers involved in the fight were suspended from duty. The incident is under internal investigation by the Secret Service. Has the Secret Service faced similar behavior before? Yes, a prior incident in April 2024 involved an officer assigned to Kamala Harris reportedly attacking her supervisor after a duty dispute. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
New York Post
21-05-2025
- New York Post
Authorities launch NYC crackdown on credit-card-skim rings: ‘People are coming for you'
Authorities cracking down on national organized-crime rings swiping $18 billion a year through ATM card-skimming have now turned their sights on aiding Big Apple victims. The US Secret Service, which investigates financial crimes along with protecting the president, started the crackdown in California last year because of the staggering problem and has now expanded to team up with a new NYPD task force to try to thwart the criminals better here. 'It's billions of dollars [stolen] annually across the nation, so that jumps off the page by any metric,' Secret Service spokesman James Byrne told The Post on Wednesday, as the New York City initiative was rolled out. Advertisement 3 The NYPD and the US Secret Service announced Operation Flagship, which targets ATM crooks in the city. Paul Martinka for the NYPost 'That's the impetus for it.' The feds launched 'Operation Flagship' after the US Department of Agriculture and credit-card carriers detected such theft involving the government's food-assistance, or Electronic Benefits Transfer, cards. The skimming devices can be installed on top of the ATM and remotely steal PIN numbers and other data from the user's card use the information to steal the simply attack the device using double-sided tape. Thieves can also install tiny cameras in the ATMs that grab images of the PIN number on a card. Advertisement In the Big Apple, the rings primarily target the poorest neighborhoods, authorities said. 'Unfortunately, they're targeting people who really need the money the most, and that's why this problem is really blowing up in the city,' NYPD Detective James Lilla said. 'They'll come in, distract the teller, the [skimming] device will go on. It can take 2 to 4 seconds to install the device. 'They're targeting, particularly, for EBT cash benefits,' said Lilla, who is assigned to work with the Secret Service. 'So, [it's] direct access for those victims, because those cards are not chip-protected. They're able to get direct access and a monthly income coming in for the money.' 3 The US Secret Service said ATM skimming is an $18 billion underground industry in the country, including in New York. Paul Martinka for the NYPost Advertisement The devices steal an average of $300,000 per skimming device — and $1,000 for each person targeted, authorities said. The joint federal task force focused on bodegas and small markets in Brooklyn on Wednesday and plans to hit locations this week to look for skimmers. 'It's a message to folks that are doing these crimes,' said Patrick Freaney, Secret Service special agent in charge of the agency's New York office, to The Post. 'People are coming for you.' Secret Service agent Michael Peck said, 'They are taking the terminals that you see in stores visually, and they are fitting these skimmers so perfectly that the average eye doesn't catch them. Advertisement 3 ATM scammers target New York's poorest because public assistance cards are the easiest to hack into, authorities said. Paul Martinka for the NYPost 'You have to know specifically how to feel for them, or you have to look for other triggers,' he added. 'Maybe glue, maybe a piece of tape and maybe fake seals.' The task force uses a high-tech approach to track down the scamming ATMs, which triangulates data from the USDA, credit card companies and local law enforcement to catch the crooks. 'it's definitely organized crime that's doing this,' Peck said.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
JD Vance ‘skipped Israel visit over Gaza onslaught concerns'
JD Vance skipped a visit to Israel over concerns about a renewed onslaught in Gaza, according to reports. The US vice-president was wary of signalling Washington's support for Israel's decision to launch a massive military operation in the territory on Sunday, a senior US official told Axios. Mr Vance called the report an 'overstatement' on Monday, saying he had considered making the trip but it was derailed by 'logistical' issues. The Trump administration is said to have informed the Israeli government on Saturday that the vice-president was considering a trip to Israel after attending the inauguration of the new Pope, Leo XIV, in Rome. A senior Israeli official told Axios that Mr Vance was mulling a visit because he believed a hostage and ceasefire agreement was imminent, and Israeli media reported that he could arrive in the country this week. However, on Sunday, Israel announced it had begun 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza as part of an expanded campaign to take control of large swathes of the Strip. Mr Vance reportedly decided against the trip when his team raised concerns it would be perceived in the Middle East as validating the military operation, according to the US official. A White House official denied suggestions on Sunday that Mr Vance had planned to fly to Israel from Rome after Pope Leo's inauguration. The US Secret Service had 'engaged in contingency planning for the addition of several potential countries' to travel to, they said, but 'no additional visits were at any point decided upon, and logistical constraints have precluded an extension of his travel'. Questioned about the Axios story on Monday, Mr Vance said he would 'visit Israel some time in the future' but 'not today'. 'We thought about going to Israel, we also thought about going to a couple of other countries that the president would like me to visit some time in the next few months,' he said. 'Logistically, it was just a little bit too hard on basic things like, who the hell is going to take care of our kids if we take another couple of days overseas?' The vice-president has three children with his wife, second lady Usha Vance: Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. Mr Vance added that there were 'more serious' considerations, 'like how do we provide security, how do we make sure that we get over all the assets that we need in order to do the right official delegation'. Israel's military said on Sunday its troops 'struck over 160 terror targets' across central, southern and northern Gaza 'including an operations centre and an anti-tank missile post' as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots. Hours before the renewed military push, Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said he was open to a deal with Hamas that involved 'ending the fighting' in the territory. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Muscat Daily
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
James Comey interviewed by Secret Service over alleged ‘threat' against Trump
Washington, D.C., US – Former FBI Director James Comey was interviewed on Friday by the US Secret Service following an Instagram post that supporters of President Donald Trump claimed was a veiled threat on the president's life. The now-deleted post showed seashells arranged to form the shapes '86 47'. Comey posted it with a comment: 'Cool shell formation on my beach walk.' Trump supporters interpreted it as a call to harm the 47th president. Merriam-Webster dictionary says 86 is slang meaning 'to throw out', 'to get rid of' or 'to refuse service to'. The dictionary publisher also said one of the recent adoptions also means 'to kill', although it adds: 'We do not enter this sense, due to its relative recency and sparseness of use.' Comey said he was unaware of any violent connotation, adding 'I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down'. Trump calls Comey 'dirty cop' Despite his explanation, Trump and top administration officials rejected Comey's defence. 'He knew exactly what that meant,' Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Friday. Labelling Comey a 'dirty cop', Trump said the former FBI director was calling for the 'assassination of the president'. The president added that any legal action would be decided by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Comey's interview on X, saying she would 'take all measures necessary to ensure the protection' of the president. Current FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency would 'provide all necessary support'. Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said: 'We fully support the Secret Service investigation into Comey's threat on President Trump's life.' Trump, Comey at loggerheads The president and the former FBI director have a contentious relationship. During his first term, Trump fired Comey in 2017, as the latter investigated the Trump 2016 presidential campaign's possible collusion with Russia. Comey has also long been a vocal critic of the president. In a 2018 interview, he called Trump 'morally unfit' to lead. DW
