House unanimously approves task force to investigate Trump shooting

The House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday night to create a task force that would specifically investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Trump was injured in the shooting at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, along with two other attendees. One rally-goer was killed in the attack, and the gunman was killed by a sniper.

The creation of the task force was approved in a 416-0 vote, and it will consist of seven Republicans and six Democrats. 

House Speaker Mike Johnson's office said that the group "will be empowered with all investigative authority of the House of Representatives including subpoena authority." They will also  "make recommendations for reform to the relevant government agencies and recommend any necessary legislation to implement the reforms."

The committee's final report will be due by Dec. 13, according to the Associated Press. The task force comes after the House held three hearings this week on the shooting, and Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday after her testimony on Capitol Hill.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.