Acting attorney general says suspect was believed to have been targeting top Trump administration officials The gunman who tried to breach the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night is believed to have been targeting Donald Trump and senior members of his administration, the acting US attorney general, … Read more
Smiles turned to shock and fear, Trump dived to the ground and guests ducked under tables after loud bangs were heard US politics live – latest updates Donald and Melania Trump appeared in good spirits as they settled in on the high table at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC on Saturday night, … Read more
Questions raised about political violence, security and gun control after brazen attack at event attended by top officials A stunned Washington faced searching questions about political violence and gun control on Sunday after shots were fired at a prestigious media gala attended by Donald Trump and senior White House officials. A man targeted a Secret … Read more
The man suspected of opening fire at officers during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., is a 31-year-old from Southern California, authorities said.
UFC president says events were ‘pretty crazy’ Man in custody after chaotic scenes in Washington DC While many of those present during the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner were shocked by Saturday night’s events, UFC CEO Dana White seemed to rather enjoy himself. White, a long-time ally of Donald Trump, was sitting near … Read more
The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting told law enforcement after his arrest Saturday night that he intended to target Trump administration officials, senior federal law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News. Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen, of Torrance, Calif., adding that he prepared a manifesto outlining his intent and … Read more
President presses case for controversial $400m project following White House correspondents’ dinner shooting The shooting at the Washington Hilton hotel gives new urgency to the project to construct a 1,000-seat ballroom at the White House, Donald Trump claimed after the incident on Saturday night. The US president pressed the case for his controversial ballroom initiative … Read more
Special session comes after Virginia voted to redraw maps and as Trump pressures Republicans to protect House majority Florida begins a special session on Tuesday in what may be the last front of the redistricting war before the 2026 election, with Republicans trying to redraw maps to pick up more seats in Congress. Lawmakers enter … Read more
A Washington DC event rapidly descending in fear and panic and fear after gunshots is, sadly, a piece with the chaotic tragedy of our times For as long as I can remember, the White House correspondents’ dinner was where the Washington press corps and Washington officials basked in each other’s celebrity. Saturday night’s dinner ended … Read more
The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in store Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter When Fifa announced that the United States would host the 2026 World Cup, everyone knew that the tournament would turn into a money-drenched political spectacle. But … Read more
