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The Secret Service experienced a major communications breakdown during a rally where a gunman attempted to kill Donald Trump. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe revealed that technical issues, including spotty cellular service and malfunctioning technology, contributed to the failure. Additionally, critical information couldn't reach the agency because there were no Secret Service agents inside a command post set up by local police. The agency is now facing scrutiny and is working to address the challenges and ensure the security of the people it protects. [Extracted from the article]

Special Counsel Robert Hur is set to appear before the House Judiciary Committee to address his report on President Biden's mishandling of classified documents. The report found no criminal charges against Biden but portrayed him as forgetful. This led to negative headlines and questions about Biden's fitness for office. Hur is expected to face intense questioning from lawmakers, particularly regarding Biden's mental acuity. The White House is considering releasing a redacted transcript of the interview. Hur's appearance comes after Biden's energetic State of the Union address, which aimed to counter the narrative of his struggles. House Republicans plan to press Hur on Biden's alleged memory challenges and the decision to end the probe without charges. Hur has stated that there are material distinctions between Biden and former President Trump's cases. Hur's testimony style will be crucial in dispelling any notion of bias. The report has strained the relationship between Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland. [Extracted from the article]

A federal appeals court has unanimously rejected former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution on charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The court dismissed Trump's arguments that his actions fell within the scope of his official duties as president. The decision paves the way for a possible appeal to the Supreme Court. Trump's legal team has until February 12 to appeal the ruling. [Extracted from the article]

The House of Representatives voted 221-212 along party lines to open an impeachment probe into President Biden, following allegations that he had ties to his son Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings. Republicans have sought to link the President to his son's business associates, but have not found evidence to support these claims. Democrats criticized the vote as a political stunt and an attempt to seek revenge on behalf of former President Trump. Hunter Biden, who defied a subpoena to testify, stated that his father was not financially involved in his business. [Extracted from the article]