We've got to get to the bottom of this

"We've got to get to the bottom of this because it's important to our government to have the Secret Service carry itself with the highest of standards that we expect of them, not only to make sure that ... the President of the United States but all of our leaders are protected," said Ayotte who likened recent incidents to a "fraternity party."

Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, the top Republican on the committee, told CNN the senators outlined in the meeting suggestions to the agency to deal with problem but he wouldn't say what those suggestions were. He said he has confidence in Pierson to stay on the job and deal with the issues.

"She's obviously embarrassed because it's a reflection on her management but I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt right now and see if things don't change," Coburn said.



Vigil planned in response to NM police shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A candlelight vigil is planned in the Albuquerque foothills in response to the recent fatal shooting of a homeless camper by police.
Organizers were calling on people to gather Wednesday evening at the Copper trailhead with candles or flashlights.
Last month, Albuquerque police shot 38-year-old James Boyd after a long standoff during which Boyd claimed he was a government agent. A helmet camera video of the shooting showed Boyd picking up his belongings before he was shot. He later died at a hospital.
Police said Boyd had threatened to kill officers and held onto knives as an unarmed officer from the canine unit approached him.
Boyd's death helped spark a violent protest Sunday that forced the city to call out riot police and unload tear gas on demonstrators.