What Trump wants out of the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
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VoxBApr 27, 9:50 PM
What Trump wants out of the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House on April 25, 2026, in Washington, DC. | Al Drago/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you st
Washington PostAApr 26, 11:45 PM
Correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect called himself ‘friendly federal assassin’
The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of California, officials said. He is a part-time teacher, former engineering student and game designer.
The New RepublicBApr 27, 6:21 PM
What Are the Charges Against Alleged Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter?
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president of the United States. Allen
HuffPostCApr 26, 2:45 AM
Trump Shares New Footage Of Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner
"That was very unexpected," the president said at a press conference.
HuffPostCApr 26, 12:22 PM
Media Dinner Shooting Suspect Wrote About Targeting Administration Officials, Trump Says
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sent writings to family members minutes before the shooting referring to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin."
Talking Points MemoBApr 26, 1:45 PM
Suspect in Custody Following Shooting At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night after a gunman tried...
The AtlanticAApr 27, 11:00 AM
The Correspondents’ Dinner Was a Security Success*
*But it’s time to rethink security at an event that is clearly so vulnerable.
LA TimesAApr 26, 1:12 AM
Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner
The president was hurried out of the room and his security detail responded with weapons drawn after a disturbance at the event in Washington. Trump said he is safe and, according to the Secret Servic
The New RepublicBApr 27, 1:34 PM
What Trump Wants Everyone to Know About Correspondents’ Dinner Attack
President Donald Trump really doesn’t want you to think he fell down. Just one day after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner came to a dramatic halt when a man fired a weapon outside the room, Trum
Washington PostAApr 28, 5:25 PM
Alleged gunman at correspondents’ dinner led Christian group in college
Ex-classmates who knew Cole Tomas Allen, 31, at the California Institute of Technology say they were shocked by a message in which he appeared to use biblical teachings to justify violence.
Washington PostAApr 27, 1:11 AM
Suspect sprinted 60 feet, reached staircase to correspondents’ dinner ballroom
The alleged gunman at the White House correspondents’ dinner raced through a magnetometer before being apprehended, a Post analysis of visuals reveals.
The New RepublicBApr 27, 3:25 PM
Here’s Why Shooter Was Able to Get So Close to Correspondents’ Dinner
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner devolved into a chaotic scene Saturday after a gunman rushed past security. Afterward, multiple current and former law enforcement agents told MS NOW that there
NBC NewsBApr 27, 5:17 PM
White House condemns 'political violence' after correspondents' dinner shooting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt began a press briefing by thanking the law enforcement response to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and condemning "political violence" a
The NationBApr 28, 9:00 AM
There’s No Need to Reschedule the Correspondents’ Dinner
Chris Lehmann Or to ever hold another one again. The post There’s No Need to Reschedule the Correspondents’ Dinner appeared first on The Nation.
The Daily BeastCApr 28, 5:15 PM
Opinion: Why Trump Can’t Be Invited Back to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
It’s not quite on par with re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, but it’s what people in Washington are talking about: Will the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner be reenacted? And when? You kn
The New RepublicBApr 25, 10:00 AM
Trump and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Deserve Each Other
Make ready the orchestra of tiny violins, everyone! This weekend, Washington, D.C.’s greatest collection of reprobates and dweebs will gather at the Washington Hilton for the annual tribute to meretri
NBC NewsBApr 28, 7:30 PM
King Charles on White House Correspondents' Dinner incident
While addressing a joint meeting of Congress, King Charles mentions the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident, emphasizing that "such acts of violence will never succeed."
The New RepublicBApr 23, 4:01 PM
Trump to Stage a Meltdown at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Donald Trump and the media have what could be most nicely put as a contentious relationship, as the president frequently fumes over journalists who dare to report on his many scandals. Ironically, Tr
NBC NewsBApr 28, 4:21 AM
How the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner chaos unfolded
Secret Service faced challenges evacuating President, Vice President, Cabinet officials and Congressional leaders after gunman rushes D.C. gala.
The GuardianAApr 28, 2:12 PM
Jon Stewart on White House correspondents’ dinner: ‘We can’t even pull off a dinner that shouldn’t have existed in the first place’
Late-night hosts react to White House press dinner shooting as Trump and Melania call for Kimmel to be fired Late-night hosts responded to the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting and Donald an
ABC NewsBApr 28, 6:16 AM
Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner
Republicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House
The New RepublicBApr 27, 3:56 PM
DOJ Tries to Kill Lawsuit Against Trump’s Ballroom After Shooting
The White House is already using Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to try and get a lawsuit against President Trump’s ballroom dropped. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch
SalonCApr 26, 5:24 PM
“Cannot be built fast enough”: Trump uses shooting to stump for White House ballroom
The president said the attack on the White House Correspondents' Dinner was more proof he needs a ballroom
The New RepublicBApr 27, 6:28 PM
Trump Leads MAGA War on Jimmy Kimmel After Press Dinner Shooting
The Trump administration is coming after Jimmy Kimmel—again. Both President Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday joined the train of hate kicked off by first lady Melania
HuffPostCApr 26, 3:45 PM
Trump's Security Again Faces Scrutiny After Press Dinner Shooting
The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises questions yet again about the protection afforded to America's political leaders a
HuffPostCApr 27, 2:12 AM
What Happened Inside The Ballroom When A Gunman Tried To Breach Trump's Night With The Press
Heavily armed Secret Service agents flooded the stage and a broad collection of law enforcement and National Guard descended on the hotel.
Raw StoryCApr 28, 6:20 PM
Political analyst points out Trump's deteriorating health following press dinner shooting
Political analyst David Pakman highlighted the disconnect between President Donald Trump's recount of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting versus video footage of the actual event, arguing
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ReutersAApr 26, 5:23 PM
Trump was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner, says US official - Reuters
Trump was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner, says US official Reuters
AxiosAApr 27, 8:02 PM
Correspondents' Dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
The suspect in Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump on Monday, alongside two federal gun charges. Why it
The HillBApr 28, 5:21 PM
Trump resumes attacks on press hours after correspondents’ dinner shooting
If unity only exists in moments of fear, and disappears the second the spotlight returns, then it’s not really unity at all.
PBS NewsHourAApr 27, 10:55 PM
Accused Correspondents' Dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump
The suspect who attempted to storm a press gala this weekend in Washington has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump and other federal weapons charges. If convicted, he coul
AxiosAApr 28, 12:50 AM
Correspondents' Dinner shooting fails to budge Democrats on DHS shutdown
The shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday has done little to bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans in Congress on reopening the Department of Homeland Security. Why
AxiosAApr 26, 3:19 AM
Lawmakers who were at White House Correspondents' Dinner shaken, disturbed by shooting
Members of Congress and other political figures who were present at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night were left deeply unsettled by a shooting that took place outside the event.
PBS NewsHourAApr 27, 10:50 PM
Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins describe chaos at Correspondents' Dinner shooting
White House correspondent Liz Landers and Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins were at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the chaos in the room that nigh
AxiosAApr 26, 3:06 AM
Trump condemns Correspondents' Dinner shooter, says WH ballroom needed
President Trump condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night, but he said that demonstrates the need to renovate security facilities underneath his planned White Hou
AxiosAApr 26, 9:28 PM
Future of White House Correspondents' Dinner in limbo
For decades, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been a treasured tradition, uniting the press and politicians under one roof at the storied Washington Hilton. Now, the future of that ritual is
PBS NewsHourAApr 28, 5:13 PM
WATCH: Trump welcomes King Charles to the White House on his day of diplomacy in Washington
Under gray, drizzly skies, President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn, with the president quipping that it was a "beautiful Briti
The HillBApr 28, 2:01 PM
House Democrat on new Trump ballroom push: ‘No one gives a s—‘
Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) on Monday criticized a push from some Republicans to use taxpayer money to fund the construction of the White House ballroom, slamming his counterparts for “doing whatever t
The HillBApr 28, 12:23 AM
Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400M for White House ballroom
A group of Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) are pushing a bill to fund the construction of a secure 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House and say the project is essential
AxiosAApr 26, 3:23 PM
GOP backs controversial White House ballroom after shooting
Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has pushed Republicans to coalesce around President Trump's proposal for a new White House ballroom with a subterranean bunker
The HillBApr 28, 12:11 PM
Senate Republican on Trump ballroom push: ‘We have $39 trillion of debt’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is pushing back on a proposal to spend as much as $400 million in taxpayer money to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, arguing that Congress needs to rein
AxiosAApr 24, 9:30 AM
Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1
A cohort of resistance-minded House Democrats is pushing their colleagues to begin building the case against President Trump now in anticipation of a Day 1 impeachment vote if they retake the House. W
The HillBApr 28, 3:42 PM
Trump allies fume over Obama’s post on shooting suspect’s motives
Allies of President Trump are upset over a post by former President Obama about the motives of the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. On Sunday, Obama posted on t
BloombergAApr 26, 7:09 AM
Watch Gunman Detained After Press Dinner Shooting - Bloomberg
Watch Gunman Detained After Press Dinner Shooting Bloomberg
The HillBApr 28, 1:55 AM
Erika Kirk calls WHCA dinner shooting ‘another traumatic example of the evil in our country’
Erika Kirk on Monday lamented the shooting in the vicinity of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner over the weekend as another instance of “political violence” in the U.S. “Saturd
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ReasonAApr 26, 12:57 PM
Shooter Reportedly Targets Trump Officials at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Gunman subdued at security checkpoint.
ReasonAApr 27, 6:35 PM
The Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Is No Excuse for More Security Theater
Calls for more aggressive security measures evoke the post-9/11 security theater that brought us the TSA.
Daily SignalCApr 27, 10:10 PM
DOJ Investigating Alleged Leftist Ties to White House Correspondents’ Dinner Suspect
The Department of Justice is investigating allegations of ties between left-wing groups and Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California teacher charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald
National ReviewBApr 26, 7:23 PM
The Political Violence Epidemic Plagues Correspondents’ Dinner
This is the third major attempt on President Trump’s life.
TownhallDApr 28, 3:00 PM
Stephen A. Smith Says Trump May Have a Point About the White House Ballroom
BreitbartDApr 28, 3:50 PM
Fetterman on White House Ballroom Opposition: 'It's the TDS'
Monday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) weighed in on his party's opposition to the White House ballroom with construction underway but facing a potential pause because of a federal cour
BreitbartDApr 27, 11:19 PM
Obama Ignores Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect's Leftist Manifesto, Claims Motives Are Unknown
Former President Barack Obama completely ignored the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman's manifesto and failed to mention that President Donald Trump was his top target, claiming that "
The Western JournalDApr 27, 11:57 PM
DOJ Moves Against White House Ballroom Lawsuit in Wake of Shooting: 'Enough Is Enough'
The Justice Department reached out Sunday to the attorneys for the nonprofit group opposing the White House ballroom renovation, urging them to drop their suit in light of Saturday’s assassination […]
The Western JournalDApr 28, 6:31 PM
John Fetterman Made 'Emotional' Apology to Erika Kirk After White House Correspondents' Dinner
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania reportedly gave an emotional apology to Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, following Saturday’s assassination attempt aga
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