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 the White House

Shots Were Fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after a shooter infiltrated the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC. Politicians from the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, as well as the members of the press, took cover as US Secret Service agents subdued the man.

The Mary Sue

Trump was barely out of the Washington Hilton before he turned a gunman scare into a $400 million sales pitch

He’s selling it hard!

We Got This Covered

Trump Appeals for his White House Ballroom After Shooting Occurs at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

In an odd twist, President Donald Trump made an argument for his ballroom after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD). The event at the Washington Hilton Hotel was alleged by many reporters in attendance to have lax security measures.

The Mary Sue

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

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Melania Trump’s new beehive at the White House

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Drones, special forces and undercover agents: Inside the King’s ‘ring of security’ during his US state visit

A suspect has been charged with the attempted assassination of Trump after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

The Independent UK

White House to evaluate event security protocols after third shooting attempt against Trump

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting this week with officials from the White House operations team, the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss security protocol at events with the president, according to a senior White House official.

Fortune

White House Correspondents Dinner Shooter Said He Felt 'Rage' Toward Trump Administration

The man who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' dinner wrote to family members about the "rage" he felt toward the Trump administration.

International Business Times

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

President Donald Trump Claims Don Jr. 'Isn't Important Enough' for White House Wedding: Report

Donald Trump has reportedly dismissed the idea of hosting Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding at the White House, with insiders claiming the president reserves the residence for events that boost his own image.

International Business Times UK

Twitch streamer catches cop sleeping on duty outside White House, cartoons playing on work laptop

This cop is about to have a real bad day.

We Got This Covered

Ilia Topuria sparring partner urges him to go lighter ahead of Justin Gaethje clash

Topuria will defend the UFC lightweight title against interim champion Gaethje at the White House in June

The Independent UK

DoJ pressures group to drop lawsuit against Trump’s ballroom after gala shooting

Trump officials use incident at correspondents’ dinner to pitch case for $400m project, arguing it will be ‘safe space’

The Guardian - US

King Charles' Washington Trip: Why Queen Elizabeth 'Would Have Pulled The Plug' Amid Gun Violence Fears

King Charles presses ahead with a tense state visit to Washington just days after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner, as a former royal aide claims Queen Elizabeth would have 'pulled the plug' in the current climate.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump praises 'brave' King Charles

Donald Trump has praised "brave" King Charles for pressing on with his state visit to America, despite the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the weekend.

BANG Premier

‘Violence has no place in a democracy’: Obama condemns White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting

A shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting former President Obama to condemn violence in democracy and praise Secret Service bravery. The assailant, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after firing shots outside the venue. President Trump, unharmed, suggested the attacker was a 'lone wolf' and hoped…

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bored Panda

“Taught Him A Lesson”: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attacker Identified As California Teacher

A California teacher was identified as the attacker who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The Independent UK

Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit

The Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project

International Business Times UK

'Fake' Erika Kirk Faces 'Despicable' Allegations Over 'Staged' PR Video Following Hilton Shooting

Erika Kirk's emotional exit from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting scene has sparked online accusations of staging a PR moment, despite her history with political violence.

The Conversation

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an attacker. Many facts remain unclear after a gunman stormed the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals

The Independent UK

Trump calls ‘third rate’ ABC News anchor morning after correspondents’ dinner shooting with two things on his mind

Karl says Trump, who has often insulted him, checked to see if he was OK and spoke about unity

The Guardian - US

Trump claims gala shooting gives urgency to White House ballroom plan

President presses case for controversial $400m project following White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The Guardian - US

UFC president Dana White says experience at press dinner shooting was ‘awesome’

While many of those present during the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner were shocked, UFC CEO Dana White seemed to enjoy himself

Bored Panda

Netizens Roast White House Dinner Security Incident With Sharp Memes

Here are the most hilarious memes from online users after the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident.

The Independent UK

Why Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents’ dinner shooting seals deal for $400M White House ballroom

Trump and allies — including the Pennsylvania Democrat — claim controversial East Wing demolition replacement is necessary to mitigate security risks

International Business Times UK

Eerie Foreshadowing: The Heart-Stopping Moment Karoline Leavitt Predicted 'Shots Fired' Just Before WHCD Shooting Began

Gunfire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt to flee the Washington Hilton after her eerie 'shots will be fired' remark on live TV.

1 … 14 15 16 17

People

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

Organisations

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.