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Mallory Wilson

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Mallory Wilson is a White House reporter for The Washington Times after previously covering breaking news. She graduated from Hofstra University and went on to cover local news and politics for the Long Island Herald before making her way to Washington. She can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in the aftermath of the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DeSantis declares state probe of Trump assassination attempt, questions Justice Dept.’s impartiality

Florida law enforcement will conduct an independent criminal probe into the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday, citing questions about the impartiality of the Justice Department's prosecution of the former president in two criminal cases.

September 17, 2024

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, Jan. 24, 2023. Blackburn and Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the Kids Online Safety Act, a bill aiming to protect kids from the harms of social media, gaming sites and other online platforms. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Sen. Marsha Blackburn pressures House Republicans to vote on new online rules to protect children

Sen. Marsha Blackburn is ramping up the pressure on the House to consider the Kids Online Safety Act after the chamber's GOP leaders said the legislation is flawed and could lead to censorship.

September 16, 2024

Law enforcement officials work outside of the Trump International Golf Club after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Investigators ‘laser-focused’ on whether Trump gunman acted alone, Florida sheriff says

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said the FBI and Secret Service are "laser-focused" on whether the attempted attack on former President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday was part of a bigger scheme.

September 16, 2024

In this image taken from police body camera video and released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement officers arrest Ryan Routh, the man suspected in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

Ryan Routh, attempted Trump assassin, sat outside Florida golf course for 12 hours

The suspect in the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump was waiting outside the golf course perimeter for roughly 12 hours, authorities said.

September 16, 2024

A newspaper is displayed in a vehicle outside of the Mar-a-Lago estate after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Trump blames rhetoric from Democrats for the repeated attempts on his life

Former President Donald Trump said the rhetoric pushed by President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris is causing the assassination attempts on his life.

September 16, 2024

Police officers direct traffic near Trump International Golf Club after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Trump thanks law enforcement for ‘absolutely outstanding’ job after assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump thanked all of the law enforcement that responded to a second assassination attempt against him at his golf course.

September 16, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves as he boards a plane at Harry Reid International Airport after a campaign trip, Saturday, Sept.14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lawmakers denounce the second attempted assassination against Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris said she was "glad" to hear former President Donald Trump was safe after the second assassination attempt on him Sunday while he was playing golf in Florida.

September 15, 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh pays tribute to foreign citizens killed during Russia-Ukraine war in a central square in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Trump assassination attempt: Suspect Ryan Routh often mocked former president online

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been identified as the man who was arrested in the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The suspect called Mr. Trump a threat to democracy.

September 15, 2024

Photos that show an AK-47 rifle, a backpack and a Go-Pro camera on a fence outside Trump International Golf Club taken after an apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, are displayed during a news conference at the Palm Beach County Main Library, Sunday. Sept. 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephany Matat)

Trump survives another assassination attempt near Florida golf course

Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt Sunday, as officials said a man armed with an assault rifle got within firing range of the Republican presidential nominee at his golf course in Florida.

September 15, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the spin room after a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Trump says he hates Taylor Swift

Former President Donald Trump has been feeling some bad blood after superstar Taylor Swift gave Vice President Kamala Harris her endorsement last week.

September 15, 2024

Mike DeWine speaks, Jan. 14, 2019, in Cedarville, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, Pool, File)

‘Garbage’: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine disparages GOP rumor-mongering about Haitian immigrants eating pets

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets in his state "garbage," adding that Republicans' rhetoric on the topic "is not helpful."

September 15, 2024

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks to reporters in the spin room after a presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sen. J.D. Vance says national abortion ban has not been discussed with Trump

Sen. J.D. Vance said Sunday he has not discussed a national abortion ban with former President Donald Trump and can't speak about whether Mr. Trump would veto one if he is reelected.

September 15, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris are seen on a screen during a presidential debate as people watch at One Longfellow Square, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Trump says no more debates with Harris

Former President Donald Trump said he will not participate in another presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.

September 12, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump visits the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Company in Shanksville, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Trump remains gagged in New York hush money case

The New York Court of Appeals has rejected former President Donald Trump's appeal to lift the gag order on him for his criminal hush money case.

September 12, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives in Johnstown, Pa., en route to the Flight 93 Memorial, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) **FILE**

Trump criticizes Fox Business host Neil Cavuto for saying he lost debate

Former President Donald Trump is slamming Fox Business host Neil Cavuto after he said on his show that Mr. Trump lost the presidential debate.

September 12, 2024

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as he endorses Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

RFK Jr. says Trump might lose support from independents after debate

Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested Tuesday's debate cost former President Donald Trump support in the polls.

September 12, 2024

FILE - Students walk on the campus of Boston College, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Boston. Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the “wrong direction,” according to a new poll. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Is college worth it? More Americans question the cost, value of higher education

The confidence level in the value of a college education has steadily declined over the past decade, with polls showing that Americans feel the higher education system is heading in the wrong direction.

September 11, 2024

President Joe Biden, second from left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, second from right, walk with Flight 93 passengers family members Patrick White, cousin of Louis Nache, right, and Calvin Wilson, cousin of first officer Leroy Homer, left, after laying a wreath at the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Biden briefly dons Trump 2024 hat, ignites social media ruckus

President Biden sported a Trump 2024 campaign hat while in Pennsylvania Wednesday, spurring a heavy dose of incredulous attention on social media.

September 11, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Will there be a second presidential debate? Here’s what Trump has to say about it

Former President Donald Trump claims he won the presidential debate Tuesday night and sees no need for a rematch with Vice President Kamala Harris.

September 11, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sununu says Harris won debate but both candidates had ‘misses’

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu said "no question" Vice President Kamala Harris won Tuesday's debate against former President Donald Trump.

September 11, 2024