Conviction of Marine Le Pen and Political Rally in France

Far-right politician Marine Le Pen is banned from running for office after being convicted of embezzling public funds. Her party, National Rally, organized a rally in protest of the verdict, accusing the justice system of being politically motivated.

Shooting of Former President Donald Trump

Thomas Matthew Crooks allegedly shot at and injured former President Donald Trump at a political rally in Butler, Pa., before being killed by Secret Service agents. The shooter's family home is in Bethel Park, Pa. Crooks was a 20-year-old registered Republican who had donated to a Democratic-allied organization in 2021. Investigators are still determining the motive behind the attack.

Stage Collapse at Political Campaign Rally in Mexico

A stage structure collapsed at a political campaign rally in Mexico, killing nine people and injuring dozens. The rally was organized by the center-left Movimiento Ciudano party, promoting a mayoral candidate and a presidential candidate. Condolences poured in from across Mexico, including from other presidential candidates.