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Candace Owens Sued for Defamation Over Claims Security Chief Conspired to 'Assassinate Charlie Kirk'

Candace Owens faces a defamation lawsuit from Brian Harpole over claims related to Charlie Kirk's assassination, accusing Owens of spreading false conspiracy theories that damaged reputations and caused emotional distress.

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Candace Owens Sued for Defamation Over Claims of Conspiracy to Assassinate Charlie Kirk

Some excerpts from the long Complaint in Harpole v. Owens (M.D. Tenn.), just filed today (of course, recall that these… The post Candace Owens Sued for Defamation Over Claims of Conspiracy to Assassinate Charlie Kirk appeared first on Reason.com.

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'Don't want to look 20 pounds heavier': Trump jabs reports of wearing bulletproof vest during White House dinner attack

President Trump dismissed reports of wearing a bulletproof vest, joking about the added weight. He acknowledged security considerations but expressed reluctance to appear overly protected. Trump stated he avoids dwelling on personal security threats to remain effective in his duties, following an attempted assassination at a White House event.

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Why Trump doesn’t wear a bulletproof vest despite assassination attempts

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Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala agrees to remain jailed

Cole Tomas Allen was also charged on Monday with two additional firearms counts, including discharging a weapon during a crime of violence.

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'Unlikable' Erika Kirk Criticised After Releasing 'Unsettling' Address On Media Dehumanisation

Erika Kirk's video addressing media criticism after her husband's assassination has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting her and others accusing her of exploiting tragedy.

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Jimmy Kimmel's 'Cruel' Jokes Fueled Trump Assassination Attempt, Erika Kirk Claims

Erika Kirk accuses Jimmy Kimmel of contributing to a culture of dehumanization, linking his jokes to violence against Trump after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Trump assassination suspect took mirror selfies strapped with weapons before shooting

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The Independent UK

Photos show Trump assassination suspect strapped with guns moments before he rushed security

The photos are included in documents filed Wednesday, which state a Secret Service agent fired five shots at the suspect, but they did not strike him

The Independent UK

White House dinner attack: Man charged in Trump assassination bid took photo with knife before assault

A California man, Cole Allen, is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Prosecutors revealed he photographed himself armed before the attack, which involved firing a shotgun at security. Allen, who had planned his actions, faces multiple charges.

The Times of India

Trump’s closest aides say he will not slow his public appearances despite recent shooting scare

The president has said he would not let an attempted attack stop him from canceling public events

The Independent UK

Secret Service Agent Shot During Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Likely Struck by Friendly Fire From Colleague

A Secret Service officer was injured during an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising concerns about possible friendly fire after initial reports suggested the suspect fired the shot.

International Business Times UK

A White House Correspondents’ dinner like no other

Jason Dick talks with George Condon, longtime White House reporter, historian and a past president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, about the association’s dinner on Saturday, putting the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump into the context of the century-old event. They also talk about The Great Ribber. Show…

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Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Witness in Next Room Reveals 'Jaw-Dropping' Security Blunder

A journalist who was staying next door to the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner describes a 'jaw‑dropping' security collapse around Donald Trump and rejects claims the shooting was staged.

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Random Musing: Why a gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner epitomises American idiosyncrasy

Jean Paul-Sartre once said: Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you, and America – with its freedom from Britain and other colonial powers – develop its own peculiarities, one of which is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a night where the press and the White House…

International Business Times UK

'They Took the Wine': WHCD Producer Reveals Guests Stole $76 Bottles During Washington Hilton Attack

The White House Correspondents' Dinner turned chaotic after a gunman attempted to assassinate President Trump. Later, guests were seen taking wine bottles from their tables during the evacuation.

International Business Times UK

Did 'Friendly Fire' Injure the Agent in the Trump Assassination Bid? Reports Claim He Might Have Been Shot by a Colleague

A Secret Service agent may have been injured by friendly fire during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, raising questions about security protocols and internal communication.

The Times of India

Friendly fire? Secret Service agent injured in Trump assassination attempt may have been shot by own colleague

A Secret Service agent injured during an assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump may have been struck by a bullet fired by a fellow officer.

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The Independent UK

Read King Charles’ US Congress speech in full as he cracks jokes at Trump and hails alliance

The attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a Washington media dinner on Saturday evening was condemned by the King

International Business Times UK

UnitedHealthcare Fires Staffer After Viral 'Aww They Missed' Remark Regarding The Donald Trump Assassination Attempt

UnitedHealthcare fired a social media manager after she expressed sympathy for an assassination attempt on President Trump, highlighting the company's zero-tolerance policy on violence.

The Mary Sue

‘I could go on’: Stephen King just listed presidents who got shot but Congress still can’t pass a gun law

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting has reignited the gun control debate after Stephen King is speaking up. On April 26, 2026, the horror author posted on X, listing presidents and public figures who’ve been shot – Reagan, Ford, JFK, RFK, MLK – and arguing that “the crazies are non-partisan.…

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Justice Department indicts James Comey over seashell photo

The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey again Tuesday, on allegations that an Instagram post he made last year showing seashells spelling out “86 47” was in fact an assassination threat against President Donald Trump. The two-count indictment, brought in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District…

The Conversation

Another alleged attempt on Trump’s life: A political lifeline or a damaging display of weakness?

United States President Donald Trump has apparently dodged yet another bullet.

The Independent UK

Conspiracy theories claim Trump assassination attempt was a set-up — here’s why

Watch as The Independent asks former Secret Service agents and a former FBI chief to break down the response following the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday (25 April).

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RIP Jack Thornell: the press photographer who captured James Meredith's assassination attempt, but worried he'd be fired for not getting the photo – only to go on and win a Pulitzer

We look back at the late photojournalist's extraordinary career

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