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The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, primarily tasked with protecting high-ranking government officials, including the President, Vice President, and former presidents. Beyond its protective mission, the agency is responsible for investigating financial crimes, such as counterfeiting and cyber fraud, that threaten the stability of the U.S. financial infrastructure. Recent headlines have focused on the agency’s operational challenges and internal accountability following high-profile security lapses during political events.