Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner
Publications have shared a note written by suspect Cole Allen that ranked potential targets from highest to lowest priority.
Why White House dinner attack revives the ghosts of JFK, Lincoln
While Saturday’s incident was contained without harm, it revived memories of past attacks and assassination attempts on US leaders. The Washington Hilton itself has history. In March 1981, Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded outside the same hotel. 
Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunman fires shots
Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents’ Dinner scrambled to hide under tables.
Gunshots at White House Dinner; Trump Safe
US President Donald Trump and several senior US officials were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night after multiple gunshots were reported.
Trump Unharmed After Shooting Incident At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Washington, Apr 26: Donald Trump was unharmed after a shooting scare prompted evacuation of top US officials during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night.   According to law enforcement officials, a shooter opened fire outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, where the event was being held. There were no immediate reports […]
Trump Drops History Lesson After Being Asked Why Assassins Target Him
The dinner was set to mark Trump's first attendance at the event since 2015.
Trump was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner, says official
President Donald Trump and officials in his administration were the likely targets of a suspect who fired on a security agent guarding at dinner in Washington, official said.
36 Unreal Photos From The 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner Chaos
Some truly incredible work from photographers there.
Shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump rushed from the stage
Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington on Saturday night, forcing guests to duck under tables in the Washington Hilton ballroom.
Trump attends White House Correspondents' Dinner for first time as president
President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake ​news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday – his first time as president. Every year since its inception, the WHCA has invited the sitting president to its annual celebration of press freedom. Except for Trump, all have attended at some point during their presidencies.
King Charles to meet Mamdani in New York during US state visit next week
King Charles III will meet NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a 9/11 memorial wreath laying during his U.S. state visit that includes a White House meeting.
WHCD shooting suspect planned to target Trump officials, manifesto reveals
The WHCD shooting suspect told law enforcement he intended to target Trump administration officials, senior federal law enforcement sources confirmed.
Donald Trump Pushes 'Ballroom' Agenda With 'Won't Have Happened' Post On Shooting
Donald Trump's plan to construct a 90,000 square-foot structure on the former site of the White House East Wing for $400 million has hit a legal hurdle.
Donald Trump Pushes 'Ballroom' Agenda With 'Won't Have Happened' Post On Shooting
Donald Trump's plan to construct a 90,000 square-foot structure on the former site of the White House East Wing for $400 million has hit a legal hurdle.
Trump: Shooting at correspondents’ dinner proves need for White House ballroom
President Trump said Sunday the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shows why he has been pushing for a new White House ballroom, arguing the shooting exposed t
MAGA Is Saying The Same Thing After The White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Oh brother.
Washington shooting suspect called himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sent writings to family members minutes before the shooting.
CNN commentator said Trump ‘wants us dead’ minutes before WH dinner shooting scare
S.E. Cupp slammed the White House Correspondents' Dinner for elevating Trump, arguing the event meant to celebrate journalism instead favored the president.
Gunman Charges Washington Gala Dinner; Trump Evacuated, Suspect Detained
A gunman charged through security at a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump, prompting brief panic as security agents tackled the man and rushed Trump from the hotel ballroom.
King Charles to proceed with US trip despite security concerns – POLITICO
U.K. and U.S. officials are working closely on security arrangements for the state visit after a gunman stormed a Trump dinner just days before King Charles heads to the U.S.
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family membe...
Trump urges need for secure White House ballroom after dinner shooting, says hotel setting ‘tough’ to protect
President Trump says the White House Correspondents' Dinner hotel venue is hard to secure, stressing the need for the anticipated ballroom on White House grounds.
Raskin acts clueless when pressed on Democrats' anti-Trump rhetoric following WHCD shooting
Rep. Jamie Raskin pushes back when asked if Democrats should tone down rhetoric against Trump after the White House Correspondents' Dinner security scare.
Another attack on Trump? Analysis of the White House correspondents' dinner shooting
US President Donald Trump and other top officials had to be evacuated from the White House press correspondents' dinner on Saturday after a man tried to break in with guns. We speak to Richard Kolko,…
Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles and Queen Camilla’s State Visit to the US will go ahead as planned despite security fears after shooting
Donald Trump has said the State Visit by King Charles is on after concerns about security following a shooting at a dinner the US President attended.
Suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman checked into Hilton hotel one day before the shooting
Cole Allen, 31, allegedly checked into the Hilton Hotel hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner the day before the shooting, sources say.
Suspected Correspondents' Dinner shooter was likely targeting Trump officials, Todd Blanche says
The acting Attorney General said law enforcement still looking into whether President Donald Trump was specifically targeted.
'Trump cabinet was target': US Acting Attorney General on White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, forced the evacuation of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several cabinet members after allegedly breaching the security perimeter at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the annual gathering of media and political figures was being held.
King Charles’ visit to U.S. ‘under review’ after shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
British security officials are reviewing plans for King Charles III's state visit to Washington this week after a gunman opened fire while attempting to storm the White House Correspondents Assoc
Trump dinner shooting as it happened: US president evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots heard
Follow our live coverage of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and the conflict in the Middle East.
King Charles State Visit to US: Buckingham Palace in talks after shots fired at dinner attended by Donald Trump
The latest on the planned State Visit to the US by King Charles after a shooting at a dinner attended by Donald Trump raises security questions.
‘What the hell is happening?’ Eyewitnesses give blow-by-blow account of White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack
Several attendees told reporters that chairs were pushed back, people dropped to the floor and conversations stopped as soon as the security response began.
White House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang Says Dinner Shooting ‘Was a Harrowing Moment for Everyone in Attendance’
White House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang says shooting Incident 'was a harrowing moment for everyone in attendance.'
"I'm Honoured": Trump Says Assassins Go After "Most Impactful" People
Trump, who survived an assassination attempt at an election rally in 2024, added that "I lead a pretty normal life, considering, you know, it's a dangerous life."
"I'm Honoured": Trump Says Assassins Go After "Most Impactful" People
Trump, who survived an assassination attempt at an election rally in 2024, added that "I lead a pretty normal life, considering, you know, it's a dangerous life."
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