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Our top stories. The Secret Service, the Agency charged with protecting America's political

leaders, said that the man suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump never had a line of sight into the former president.

He also never fired his weapon.

Earlier the suspect, Ryan Wesley Ruth, a 58-year-old from North Carolina, was

charged with federal gun crimes at a court in Florida. He is believed to have been spotted holding a gun near where the former president was playing golf on Sunday.

Joe Biden, America's president, said that the Secret Service needs more help to protect Mr Trump, who survived another assassination attempt two months ago.

Stephen Sejune was nominated for the role of France's new European Commissioner.

He will replace Tierra Brutant, who abruptly stepped down after accusing Ursula von der Leyen,

the President of the European Commission of pressuring France's government to withdraw its support for his candidacy.

Miss Vondelion, who is expected to announce a new team of Commissioners on Tuesday has repeatedly clashed with Mr Breton,

who has criticized her approach to leading the commission.

Boeing, an American planemaker, said it would issue a hiring freeze, stop ordering parts from some

suppliers and consider implementing furloughs to save cash following three days of striking.

Over 30,000 employees have taken to the picket line,

stopping production on its 737 series.

In January, a panel blew out of a 737 max the company has struggled to recover.

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