When gunshots were heard from inside the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday night, guests weren’t sure what was happening or if they were in danger. It soon emerged that suspected gunman Cole Tomas Allen had been arrested. Allen was allegedly armed with knives, a shotgun and a handgun at the time of arrest. Sitting … Read more
In today’s newsletter: After the dramatic events of Saturday night, White House security arrangements are under scrutiny and political violence is once again in the spotlight Good morning. On Saturday night the annual Washington ritual of the White House correspondents’ dinner descended into chaos as the US president and first lady were evacuated after the … Read more
Military video shows boat moving swiftly in water before explosion leaves it in flames The US military said on Sunday three men were killed when it struck a boat it claimed was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations” in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This latest strike – which follows dozens of similar attacks on alleged drug boats … Read more
The Pentagon on Sunday announced that a lethal strike was conducted on another vessel allegedly carrying suspected narco-traffickers in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people on board. The U.S. Southern Command said it conducted a “lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations” at the direction of the leader of the Southern … Read more
Former President Barack Obama said the motive behind the shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner remains unclear, even as investigators review writings from the suspect outlining plans to target President Donald Trump and members of his administration. Obama’s statement on X focused first on the lack of confirmed details about what drove the attack … Read more
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 US law enforcement officials are reportedly reassessing security arrangements after a gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, raising questions … Read more
The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California. The suspect was tackled and arrested after authorities say he charged through a security checkpoint. New video captures the moments Secret Service officers wrestled the gunman to the ground. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
In a “60 Minutes” interview, President Donald Trump describes the moment he was escorted out by the Secret Service after gunshots were heard at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
US president says in interview his curiosity probably slowed Secret Service efforts to rush him out of event Donald Trump spoke with CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell in an interview that aired Sunday night on 60 Minutes describing his ordeal at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner when shots rang out. A gunman opened fire at … Read more
Trump and his allies said the Correspondents’ dinner shooting shows the necessity of his ballroom, even though it’s far from certain that the annual dinner would be held there.
