GOP lawmakers pledge investigations into Trump rally shooting

SUMMARY

Congressional Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Josh Hawley, are pushing for investigations and hearings into the assassination attempt against former President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. Johnson emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, pledging to summon Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and other officials from DHS and the FBI for hearings. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer echoed this sentiment, praising Secret Service agents for their bravery and requesting a briefing on the shooting. The House Homeland Security Committee also seeks answers, while Sen. Hawley demands a Senate Homeland Security Committee investigation into the incident, which the FBI is currently leading.