Jan 6th, 2009 · A new reality show takes viewers behind the scenes as border guards, Secret Service agents and patrol officers protect the nation. Homeland Security, USA has the look of a documentary, but its producers stay clear of politics and deliver a show that's more COPS than Frontline.
Dec 16th, 2008 · Comedians can't seem to get enough of that shoe-throwing incident in Iraq. President Bush was shown over-and-over ducking the shoes thrown by an Iraqi reporter during a Baghdad news conference. David Letterman joked that Bush "hasn't dodged anything like that since, well, the Vietnam War." Jay Leno wanted to know where was the Secret Service. He asked, shouldn't they have "at least jumped in front of the second shoe."
Jun 4th, 2008 · Before Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed, only incumbent presidential candidates were given Secret Service protection. Over the years the agency has developed criteria for which White House hopefuls receive security services.
Feb 5th, 2008 · Floyd "Toad" Boring, a Secret Service agent best known for his role in defending President Harry Truman from an assassination attempt, died last week at the age of 92. In his career with the Secret Service, he protected presidents from FDR to Lyndon Johnson.
Feb 5th, 2008 · A former Secret Service officer who helped thwart the attempted assassination of President Harry Truman has died. Floyd Boring, 92, changed the course of history when he and White House police officers took on two armed men during a shootout near Blair House, where Truman was staying during White House renovations.
May 25th, 2007 · The Secret Service is constantly vigilant for any threat against the president. But during Thursday's Rose Garden news conference, they failed to stop a dive-bombing bird that closed in and fired off a dropping that hit Mr. Bush on his left sleeve.
Dec 18th, 2006 · This holiday season, President Bush is visiting the Pentagon more frequently than shoppers hit the mall. In less than a week, he has made three trips, complete with TV crew, press pool, cops on motorcycles and Secret Service agents in SUVs. But each time, Iraq cast its shadow over his appearance.
Jun 21st, 2006 · The new Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection makes his first official visit to the Arizona border. The former Secret Service chief arrived just as National Guard troops began arriving to fortify the work of CBP staffers there. NPR's Ted Robbins reports.