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The United States Secret Service (USSS or Secret Service) is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security with the purpose of conducting criminal investigations and protecting U.S. political leaders, their families, and visiting heads of state or government.
1 day ago · The Secret Service currently looks after 36 protectees, down from 42 during Mr. Trump’s presidency. This year, the service, which employs more than 8,000 people, received $3.1 billion in ...
The Secret Service was established in 1865 as a bureau in the Treasury Department to suppress widespread counterfeiting. Learn More. We are a federal law enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad.
Our Protective Mission. We play a critical role in protecting U.S. and visiting world leaders, safeguarding U.S. elections through protection of candidates and nominees, and ensuring the security of key facilities and major, national-level events.
1 day ago · The U.S. Secret Service is a federal law-enforcement agency within the United States Department of Homeland Security tasked with the criminal investigation of counterfeiting and other financial crimes.
Aug 24, 2022 · Aug. 24, 2022. WASHINGTON — President Biden on Wednesday named Kim Cheatle, who served on his Secret Service detail when he was vice president, to lead the agency charged with protecting the...
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4 days ago · “The Secret Service is the greatest protective service in the world, with one of the most difficult and solemn missions in government. I have the utmost confidence in Deputy Director Rowe and the men and women of the Secret Service, who put their lives on the line every day and deserve our full support.”
5 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said Monday that her agency failed in its mission to protect former President Donald Trump, as lawmakers of both major political...
Jul 19, 2024 · The Secret Service’s advance planning for public events is an intricate, multi-layered process. The Trump assassination attempt exposed potential missteps.
