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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 Times of India · Apr 26

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 Guardian - US · Apr 26

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…

The Times of India · Apr 26

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 · Apr 26

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 · Apr 26

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.

The Times of India · Apr 26

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 · Apr 26

(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 · Apr 26

‘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 · Apr 26

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 26