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'I wasn’t making it easy for them': Trump recounts tense moments after shots were fired during White House dinner

Gunfire erupted at a Washington hotel during a gala attended by President Donald Trump. Secret Service agents swiftly evacuated the President after a suspect opened fire. Trump described the incident, stating he was not worried but curious. The suspect was apprehended. Questions are now being raised about security protocols at…

The Times of India

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 Independent UK

Trump ‘not worried’ during attack by gunman at Washington black-tie dinner

In a TV interview, the US president says ‘we live in a crazy world’ and describes the suspected assailant as a ‘pretty sick guy’.

Evening Standard

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Trump news at a glance: Law enforcement reportedly reassessing security arrangements after press dinner shooting

Questions about how shooter was able to get so close to Trump, cabinet members and lawmakers are likely to be asked. Key US politics stories from Sunday 26 April at a glance

The Guardian - US

The Kash Patel Mystery: Why Was He the Only One Spared on the WHCD Shooter's Hit List?

Suspected WHCD gunman Cole Tomas Allen allegedly sent a manifesto vowing to target Donald Trump and senior officials while sparing Kash Patel, baffling investigators; although no one was injured in the 25 April Washington Hilton shooting, the chilling document has intensified scrutiny of his motives.

International Business Times UK

From shock to 'staged': Conspiracy theories hit the ground running after White House press dinner shooting

TOI correspondent from Washington: Within minutes of gunfire erupting outside a Washington media dinner attended by President Trump, conspiracy theories flooded social media, reflecting the polarised environment in America in which even violent incidents are instantly refracted through partisan suspicion.

The Times of India

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.

International Business Times UK

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Trump’s Secret Service detail is fumbling so hard that King Charles is now having second thoughts about his planned US state visit

The Crown might not be comfortable with Washington's security detail.

We Got This Covered

Welcome to Washington's new media landscape

The White House Correspondents' Dinner shows just how fast the media industry is being disrupted.

Axios

Future of White House Correspondents' Dinner in limbo

The shooting threatens a treasured Washington tradition that unites the press and politicians.

Axios

John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches

Ternus must navigate a protectionist Washington, a prickly Beijing and a Chinese consumer less interested in foreign brands.

Fortune

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

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International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

‘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 Guardian - 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

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The Guardian - UK

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 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 Times of India

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Times of India

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 Free Financial Advisor

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…

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.

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