Episode 253

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in what officials are calling an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, is facing two federal gun charges after U.S. Secret Service agents allegedly saw the muzzle of his automatic rifle poking out from the shrubbery along Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI called the threat against Trump "extremely serious," but the bureau says it has no information Routh was working with anyone else. Robert Costa has details. Alleged Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh had other brushes with the law prior to Sunday's incident. He also traveled across the globe, volunteering to fight in the war on behalf of Ukraine. Scott MacFarlane has new reporting on what we know about the suspect. Springfield, Ohio, is increasing security as unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants, many of whom are legal residents, have led to a series of threats against schools and city buildings. The baseless claims have been amplified by former President Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, who doubled down on his comments over the weekend despite there being no evidence. Nikole Killion reports on the growing controversy. A liquid natural gas pipeline has been burning for hours after exploding and shooting flames high into the air, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in the city of Deer Park, Texas. Janet Shamlian is on the scene with the latest of developments outside of Houston.