### Federal Authorities Debunk Allegations of Assassination Attempt at Trump Rally

Federal investigators have refuted claims circulating among MAGA Republicans regarding the arrest of an armed man outside Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, last Saturday. Despite assertions that the incident marked a "thwarted" third assassination attempt, law enforcement found no evidence suggesting any intent to harm the Republican presidential nominee.

The individual in question, 49-year-old Las Vegas resident Vem Miller, was discovered with two unregistered firearms, ammunition, and several fake passports. Authorities also noted that he was driving an unregistered SUV fitted with a counterfeit license plate and carrying fake press credentials. Despite this alarming arsenal, Miller insisted he posed no threat, proclaiming himself a staunch Trump supporter and alleging that he had been falsely accused.

CBS's Scott McFarlane reported that federal sources do not believe Trump was ever in danger from Miller. In an extended video statement, Miller claimed he had received a special invitation from the Republican Party of Nevada to attend the rally, boasting about his prior acquaintance with various members of the Trump family, including Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Although the authenticity of Miller's assertions remains unverified, his statements did not suggest any ill intentions towards Trump.

Nevertheless, prominent MAGA figures have quickly propagated a narrative of a foiled assassination plot. Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna and Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene both took to social media, urging prayers and expressing concern for Trump's safety.

In another story making waves, Republican Congressional candidate Tom Barrett from Michigan's 7th district faced allegations of voter suppression. The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus filed a legal complaint against Barrett's campaign for listing the wrong election date in an ad published in a Black-owned newspaper. The ad, which stated the election was on November 6 instead of the actual date, November 5, was accused of potentially misleading Black voters. Barrett's campaign attributed the mistake to a "proofing error."

Meanwhile, Donald Trump's campaign launched a GoFundMe to raise money for hurricane relief, generating over $7.7 million as of Monday. Named charities to receive portions of the funds include Evangelical organizations Samaritan's Purse, Water Mission, and Mtn2Sea Ministries, along with the Clinch Foundation. However, the lack of transparency about how the raised funds are being distributed has raised eyebrows. Only Mtn2Sea Ministries has disclosed receiving $25,000 from the campaign, while the fate of the remaining $7.65 million remains unclear.

As these narratives unfold, questions around clarity, intent, and transparency continue to persist, painting a complex picture of the events surrounding Trump's rally and subsequent political happenings.