Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Melania Trump

Watch: How JD Vance was evacuated amid gunfire panic at White House correspondents' dinner

Gunfire erupted outside a media gala attended by President Trump and Vice President Vance at the Washington Hilton, prompting a swift evacuation of officials. Secret Service agents apprehended the armed suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, before he could reach the ballroom. No dignitaries were injured, though one officer was…

The Times of India

Who is Cole Allen? What we know about White House press dinner shooting suspect

The man arrested in the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, attended by US President Donald Trump, has been identified by US media as a mechanical engineer from California.

Euronews

King’s US visit to go ahead as planned, Trump says – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - US

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

I’ve covered Trump for a decade. At the White House correspondents’ dinner, darkness came viscerally close

Men in tuxedos and women in dresses dove under tables, like a scene from a dozen Hollywood movies, but now it was happening to me

The Guardian - US

Washington shooting: King’s security for US trip always ‘taken very seriously’

The US president said the attack ‘unified’ political opponents and the press attending the event at a Washington DC hotel.

Evening Standard

Trump insists King’s state visit will go ahead as security reviewed after Washington shooting

Buckingham Palace said talks are taking place to review ‘what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the visit’

The Independent UK

Trump survives White House dinner shooting scare as armed 'tutor' held -- key points

A shooting scare near the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced the evacuation of President Trump and other top officials. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after allegedly charging a security checkpoint with multiple weapons. An officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest. Investigations into the…

The Times of India

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

The Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Identified: ‘Very Sick Person’

The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, with President Donald Trump saying he's "very sick person".

Pedestrian.tv

5 Key Facts About Cole Allen: Suspect in Trump WHCA Dinner Assassination Attempt

Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California teacher identified as the suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, has emerged as a central figure in the latest apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Authorities describe him as a lone actor who allegedly bypassed security at…

International Business Times

(VIDEO) 10 Must-Know Facts on Trump Assassination Attempt at 2026 WH Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump was rushed to safety Saturday night after gunshots rang out during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, in what authorities are investigating as the latest apparent assassination attempt on the sitting president. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were unharmed, but the incident…

International Business Times

Trump evacuated after shots fired near White House correspondents' dinner

Following the incident, US President Donald Trump posted a picture of the alleged suspect who reportedly opened fire near the ballroom where the annual correspondents' dinner was being held.

Euronews

Kari Lake calls out lax security as world wonders how a shooter was able to get near Trump at Correspondents’ Dinner

Questions are being raised about attendees of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner not being asked to show photo identification, with no cross-checking of names, especially with President Trump making his first appearance at the event

The Independent UK

More than a dozen threats & assassination attempts — Timeline of attacks on Donald Trump

A shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the immediate evacuation of President Trump and other officials. This incident adds to a long list of threats and security scares faced by Trump, including armed intruders, assassination plots, and poison mail, making him a frequent target.

The Times of India

‘Violence is never the answer’: world leaders react to Washington shooting at Trump event

Leaders of Canada, Mexico and UK denounce political violence and express thanks Donald Trump and guests are unharmed

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling

President says incident, in which Secret Service agent was saved by bulletproof vest, was ‘totally shocking to me’

The Times of India

'Shots will be fired': Karoline Leavitt’s pre-dinner comments go viral after White House shooting

A shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner saw President Trump evacuated after a suspect armed with multiple weapons breached a security checkpoint. Secret Service agents engaged the individual, with one officer sustaining non-critical injuries. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended. Trump later described the event…

Evening Standard

Shots fired as 'would-be Trump assassin' tries to storm White House correspondents' dinner

Donald and Melania Trump evacuated as journalists dive for cover amid terrifying scenes at Washington hotel

The Independent UK

Gunman who charged dinner attended by Donald Trump was ‘lone wolf whack job’

The US president said the attack ‘unified’ political opponents and the press attending the event at a Washington hotel.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: White House press dinner thrown into disarray by attack

President uninjured as he and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual correspondents’ dinner in Washington

The Independent UK

Who is Cole Tomas Allen? White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect in custody

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting was identified as California man Cole Tomas Allen

The Times of India

From Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump: How Washington Hilton hotel became scene of panic once again

Panic erupted at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner when gunshots were reported, mirroring a similar incident involving President Reagan decades prior. Secret Service agents swiftly escorted President Trump to safety as attendees took cover. The shooter was apprehended, and Trump praised security efforts.

Latin Times

Erika Kirk Left Washington Hilton Terrified After WHCD Shooting Scare

Erika Kirk was among the guests who took cover Saturday night after gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton, prompting the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other senior officials.

The Guardian - US

Trump evacuated after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner – what we know

Secret Service says US president and first lady are safe and suspect is in custody after shooting incident in DC

The Times of India

Watch: Donald Trump ducks for cover as security rushes to evacuate him after shots heard at White House press dinner

Panic erupted at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as gunshots were heard, forcing President Trump and Vice President Vance to be swiftly evacuated. Secret Service agents secured the venue, apprehending a suspect. Despite the scare, Trump praised security and declared "the show must go on." The incident caused widespread confusion…

The Independent UK

Moment Donald Trump is rushed off the stage after shots at White House Correspondents Dinner

This is the shocking moment that President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday evening.

1 … 35 36 37 38

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

White House Correspondents Association

39 stories

the Washington Hilton

19 stories

Washington Hilton

18 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.