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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

Former FBI director Comey’s prosecution over seashells picture is ‘preposterous and vindictive’ legal experts say

Attempt to prosecute Comey over Instagram post allegedly calling for ‘political violence’ met with ridicule by experts

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again)

New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories from 28 April 2026 at a glance

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What Does 8647 Mean? Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Allegedly Over an Instagram Post Which Threatened Trump

James Comey has been indicted for an Instagram post allegedly threatening President Trump, raising questions about free speech and political motivations.

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.

International Business Times UK

Defending the White House Ballroom, the DOJ Files a Trump Tantrum Masquerading As a Motion

The brief, which asks a federal judge to reconsider an injunction blocking the project, reads like it was transcribed from the president's Truth Social account.

Reason

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump

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Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded

The Independent UK

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…

Roll Call

Journalist Katie Phang sues acting attorney general Todd Blanche over Epstein files

Lawsuit alleges DoJ broke transparency law by withholding records on Jeffrey Epstein and over-redacting disclosures

The Guardian - US

‘This isn’t about changing the law’: Acting AG Blanche dodges questions about carrying guns across state lines after WHCD shooting

Don’t even look in the direction of guns.

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US Attorney says Cole Allen likely to face more charges after correspondents’ dinner suspect’s first court appearance

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro adamant that Cole Allen will face further charges in the wake of this first court appearance

The Independent UK

Trump’s acting DOJ chief is sued over his alleged failure to release the complete Epstein files

The lawsuit accuses acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of failing to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act

The Independent UK

Correspondents' Dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump

The charge could carry a penalty of life in prison if convicted.

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The Independent UK

Ex Secret Service agent says Trump should have fewer cabinet members at events in wake of DC shooting

Several Cabinet members and officials in line for presidential succession were at the annual event

International Business Times UK

Trump Used Saturday's Shooting to Give Historic Preservationists a 9AM Deadline to Drop Their Lawsuit, or the DOJ Will Kill It for Them

Following a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Trump administration pressures the National Trust to drop its lawsuit against the White House ballroom construction, citing security concerns.

The Guardian - US

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

White House press dinner shooting raises questions over security at event

Secret Service director says security succeeded in stopping shooter before he could do further harm but others disagree

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The Guardian - US

Suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at press dinner

Alleged shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, charged with three federal crimes in White House press gala attack

The Guardian - US

FBI affidavit quotes White House press dinner shooting suspect expressing rage at ‘a pedophile, rapist and traitor’ – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Trump shooting latest: Suspect charged with attempted assassination of president while Jimmy Kimmel explains his Melania joke

In his first show since President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called for him to be fired over a joke, Jimmy Kimmel claimed a comment he made was being misunderstood in the wake of the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

The Guardian - US

Trump tells 60 Minutes in testy interview he ‘wasn’t worried’ during Washington shooting

US president calls media ‘horrible people’ after CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell put to him segments of the suspected gunman’s alleged manifesto

International Business Times UK

White House Correspondents' Dinner Was Not Given Top Security Status Before Armed Man Breached Perimeter

A gunman breached the White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising security concerns. Despite no casualties, critics question the event's security level, while officials praise the response.

International Business Times UK

DOJ Leverages Trump Assassination Attempt to Demand Lawsuit Dismissal: 'Your Case Puts President Life at Grave Risk'

The Justice Department demands the dismissal of a lawsuit against White House ballroom construction, citing security risks after an attack on President Trump at the Washington Hilton.

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

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