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Who is Sean Curran? Head of Trump's personal detail to be nominated for Secret Service director

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11 months ago

January 19, 2025

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Who is Sean Curran? Head of Trump's personal detail to be nominated for Secret Service director

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Sean Curran, the head of President-elect Trump’s personal Secret Service security detail, is expected to become the agency’s next director.

“President Trump will be naming Sean Curran, who heads his personal detail, to be Secret Service Director,” the president-elect’s son, Donald Trump Jr., announced on X Friday.

“Sean is a great patriot and will stop all the insanity once and for all. There’s not a better person to be in this position!”

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Former President Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Secret Service Agent Sean Curran is standing to his right. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Curran was among the group of heroic agents who rushed on stage to shield Trump with their bodies during a failed assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, that left two dead and the candidate with an injury to his ear.

Curran appears next to Trump in a series of photos showing the former and future president returning to his feet, blood running down his face and raising a fist, prompting cheers from the audience.

Sean Curran (back left) accompanies President-elect Trump into the arena during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden Nov. 16, 2024, in New York City. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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Three bystanders were shot. They were firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50, who died from his injuries; David Dutch, 57; and James Copenhaver, 74, both of whom survived.

In the aftermath, Trump praised the members of his personal detail and defended them from criticism.

Sean Curran pictured behind President-elect Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (FOX 5 New York)

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“Trump wanted someone he could trust, and they clearly have formed a bond after Pennsylvania,” said Bill Gage, a former Secret Service agent under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

“Even with all of the mistakes in Butler, the mistakes were from the advance team. The agents assigned to Trump and Curran performed exactly as trained.”

Former President Obama speaks with President-elect Trump during the state funeral service for former President Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 2025. Secret Service Agent Sean Curran is seated in the background wearing a blue tie. (Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)

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Curran maintains a low profile but is often pictured at Trump’s side.

He even has fans on TikTok.

The attempt on Trump’s life led to intense scrutiny of the U.S. Secret Service and the resignation of Director Kimberly Cheatle.

Ronald Rowe Jr. took her place as acting director.

President-elect Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive to the U.S. Capitol Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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A second failed assassination attempt on Trump in September sounded even more alarms.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Pennsylvania

Could marijuana be legalized in Pennsylvania next year?

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December 22, 2025

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Could marijuana be legalized in Pennsylvania next year?

(WHTM)– Recreational marijuana is not legal in Pennsylvania despite urging from a majority of Democrats in the legislature, but that could change in the new year due to an unlikely advocate.

President Trump issued an executive order last week moving marijuana from a Schedule I drug, which means highly addictive, to a Schedule III drug, which is less addictive with some medical benefit.

Many see this as the president legitimizing marijuana and giving political cover for Republicans, who have been resistant to supporting legalization.

The executive order also called for more solid research on the benefits and harms of marijuana.

John Gallagher, a researcher, addiction specialist, and professor at Alvernia University, voiced support for more research. He said more research is needed and won’t wade into the political debate over whether to legalize it.

He also said the marijuana industry’s claim that it is not addictive is not true.

“I go back to the two things that we know. Without a doubt, cannabis is absolutely an addicting drug for some. And cannabis absolutely has withdrawal symptoms for some people become dependent on it,” Gallagher said.

He added that it’s appropriate that it was re-classified from schedule one to schedule three because its addictiveness is not the same as that of some schedule one substances.

Gallagher suspects Pennsylvania will legalize adult-use cannabis, given all surrounding states have. He also said there hasn’t been enough research on its medical benefits.

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Rhode Island

Fourth Brown shooting patient discharged from Rhode Island Hospital

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December 22, 2025

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Fourth Brown shooting patient discharged from Rhode Island Hospital

Rhode Island Hospital confirmed through a spokesperson that a fourth patient from the shooting at Brown University on Saturday, Dec. 13, has been discharged. As of 11 am on Dec. 22, the hospital has treated nine patients with gunshot injuries. Five are in stable condition and four have been discharged.

“Rhode Island Hospital is working closely with and providing support to all impacted family members and remains in continuous communication with Brown University,” a hospital spokesperson said in a statement.

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Vermont

Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Monday, Dec. 22

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December 22, 2025

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Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Monday, Dec. 22

The 2025-2026 Vermont high school winter season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from basketball, hockey, gymnastics, wrestling, Nordic/Alpine skiing and other winter sports.

TO REPORT SCORES

Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number.

▶ Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.

▶ Contact Judith Altneu at JAltneu@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @Judith_Altneu.

SUNDAY’S H.S. GAME

Girls hockey

Saranac-Lake Placid 5, Burlington/Colchester 1

S/LP: Emma Clark 2G. Kayla Harvey 1G. Emii Colby 1G, 1A. Addison Colby 1G. Stephanie Killbourne-Hill 2A. Lyndsee Reardon 1A. Harper Strack 1A. Allison LaHart 34 saves.

B/C: Austen Fisher 1G. Taylor Davidson 1A. Logan Jewett 30 saves.