Exec

Exec is the entity responsible for carrying out executions in the US, as demonstrated by the failed execution attempt on murderer Christa Pike and the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter.

Why it’s in the news: Exec is in the news due to a recent failed execution and renewed public and political debate over the methods and visibility of capital punishment.

Latest on Exec

• US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution
• Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after surviving US execution attempt
• Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
• Trump casts doubt on Pentagon plan to live stream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
• JD Vance says he will not watch Pentagon’s livestreamed execution
• Republican opposition widens to livestreamed execution; Trump still weighing it

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