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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.

The Conversation

DC gunman Cole Thomas Allen said in his manifesto that he would spare one Trump administration official, and it was...

A gunman who attempted to attack the White House Correspondents’ Association event in Washington DC reportedly compiled a 1000-word manifesto in which he listed his intended targets, while singling out one Trump administration official he did not plan to harm: FBI director Kash Patel.

The Times of India

Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel

The sound of gunfire at the Washington Hilton Hotel carried echoes of President Ronald Reagan's shooting outside the same hotel more than four decades ago

The Independent UK

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5 Photos of Cole Tomas Allen: The California Teacher Who Allegedly Rushed Trump's Dinner Armed with a Shotgun

Cole Tomas Allen, Caltech graduate and ex-teacher, was arrested for allegedly attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner with weapons, fuelling concerns over radicalisation and security.

International Business Times UK

Washington in shock after White House press dinner shooting: ‘an angry, polarized nation’

Questions raised about political violence, security and gun control after brazen attack at event attended by top officials

The Guardian - US

‘Are we about to die?’: What Oz the Mentalist saw as he and Trump locked eyes on the ballroom floor

Mentalist Oz Pearlman and President Trump briefly crouched down together on the floor of the Washington Hilton, as Secret Service agents rushed to contain the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The Independent UK

No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield

Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromise

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian view on Trump and the Washington shooting: political violence and gun culture endanger all

Editorial: Determining the attacker’s motivation may take time. But toxic rhetoric, polarisation and the ubiquity of firearms are a dangerous mix

The Guardian - 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

Cole Tomas Allen wanted to 'fix the world,' says DC shooter's sister after attempted attack targeting Trump

Cole Tomas Allen’s family had raised concerns about his behavior before he allegedly attempted a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night.

The Times of India

Melania Trump Distressed: 'Visibly Shaken' FLOTUS Actually Realised There Was a Shooter Before Anyone Else Did

Melania Trump was left visibly shaken after gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, prompting a rapid Secret Service lockdown.

International Business Times UK

Trump adviser tried to chant ‘USA! USA!’ during DC dinner shooting, but was shushed: 'No one wanted to hear it'

A senior adviser to President Donald Trump was met with silence and shushing after attempting to start a patriotic chant moments after gunfire disrupted a high-profile dinner in Washington.

The Times of India

Federal Spending Crackdown: Why Several States Are Now at Risk of Losing Family Assistance Funds

Budget tensions in Washington have started to ripple outward, and the consequences could hit some of the most vulnerable households first. A new wave of federal oversight now targets how states manage and distribute family assistance funds, raising the stakes for compliance and accountability. Programs that once operated with flexibility…

The Free Financial Advisor

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.

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Kash Patel seen ‘scrolling his phone’ as agents rush guests from DC shooting scare involving Trump: 'No sense of urgency'

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing backlash after he was filmed scrolling through his phone while security forces rushed guests to safety during a shooting scare near a high-profile Washington dinner attended by US President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - US

Gunfire at the White House correspondents’ dinner is another grim sign of our times

A Washington DC event descending into panic and fear after gunshots is, sadly, of a piece with the chaotic tragedy of our times

The Times of India

Third attempt: Defiant Trump shrugs off gunman threat

TOI correspondent from Washington: A California school teacher who graduated from Caltech and interned at a Nasa lab was apprehended by the Secret Service on Saturday after he tried to shoot his way into a media dinner with the intent to attack US President Donald Trump who was to speak…

Euronews

World leaders react to White House press dinner shooting: no place for violence in democracy

Beyond condemning the attack, many leaders praised the US secret service, police and responders in ensuring the safety of guests. One officer was shot but was protected by a bulletproof vest and is in 'good condition', Trump said.

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International Business Times UK

Will King Charles Cancel His US Visit After the Trump Dinner Shooting? Security Protocols Explained

King Charles's upcoming US visit faces scrutiny following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Security measures are under review, but the visit is still expected to proceed.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron joins world leaders in support of Trump after gun attack at gala

France's president Emmanuel Macron on Sunday joined leaders from across the world to offer support to Donald Trump after a gun attack during the American president's annual gala dinner in Washington with journalists.

The Guardian - US

Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: ‘I don’t have to be the only one in the room’

Acclaimed stage and screen actor has taken part in Washington DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library residency program during a troubling time for the capital

Evening Standard

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.

The Times of India

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

Are Trump, Netanyahu in sync? How US and Israel are fighting different wars on same battlefield

As a two-month conflict with Iran escalates, cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance. While both nations initially targeted Tehran, their post-strike objectives diverge, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change. This fundamental difference, exacerbated by past events and differing pressures, raises questions about their long-term alignment.

International Business Times

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…

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