Trump shooting: Thomas Crooks' plan and the botched security

New evidence tells us how the gunman's plan came together but not why.

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The aftermath of the 13 July shooting reveals a detailed plan hatched in the days before - and a series of security failings that allowed its execution.

Three congressional hearings were held this week with the head of the FBI, the Secret Service's director and Pennsylvania's state police chief.

Here is what those hearings have added to what is known about the attempt on Trump's life, what went wrong, and important unanswered questions.

It is becoming clear that Crooks' attack was not the result of a last-minute meltdown: He had method, and purpose.

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