Pfc. Benjamin Del Real Jr., an active-duty soldier, plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million under the Federal Tort Claims Act after being hit by a stray bullet during a White House shooting, accusing them of negligence.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard troop near the White House, has been hospitalized due to a life-threatening medical condition from refusing to eat in pretrial custody. Prosecutors are seeking access to his medical records.
The US Justice Department described a May 23 shooting near the White House as an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, citing the need for a new, secure banquet hall. This follows a similar incident on April 25.
Four people were killed and over 100 injured in intense Russian bombings in Ukraine, targeting Kyiv. Russia reportedly used its nuclear-capable Orechnik ballistic missile. France condemned the attack. Meanwhile, the US and Iran are reportedly close to a peace deal, a shooting near the White House left one suspect dead, Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and Arthur Fils withdrew from Roland-Garros due to injury.
A 21-year-old man, identified as Nasire Best, was killed in a shootout with Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday evening. Best, who had a history of mental health issues and prior arrest for attempting to access the White House, fired a gun before agents returned fire. One bystander was wounded.
A 21-year-old man, identified as Nasire Best, was killed in a shootout with Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday evening. Best, who had a history of mental health issues and a prior arrest for attempting to access the White House, fired first. One bystander was wounded in the incident.
The US Secret Service confirmed that President Donald Trump and other protected officials were unharmed during a shooting incident near the White House. The suspect, who approached the White House grounds and opened fire, was shot by Secret Service agents and later died at a hospital. One bystander was wounded in the incident.
Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of Charlie Kirk, criticizes journalists for labeling Donald Trump with extreme terms while attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, accusing the media of hypocrisy and dehumanization amid a shooting at the event.
Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, criticized journalists for labeling President Trump with extreme terms while attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner. She attended to confront media over coverage of her and her late husband, Charlie Kirk, who was murdered in 2025. Kirk linked the attempted White House shooting to a climate of dehumanization fueled by media narratives.
Despite real-time reporting by hundreds of journalists at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, conspiracy theories flooded the internet within minutes of the shooting. Experts say the 'textbook recipe' of institutional distrust and information overload creates fertile ground for false narratives, with some theories claiming the shooting was staged as a distraction or that officials had prior knowledge.
Senior Congress functionary from Maharashtra Vijay Wadettiwar said the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was inevitable given US President Donald Trump's style of governance, invoking 'Jaisi karni, waisi bharni'. The five-time Congress MLA said Trump's decisions have damaged the US and claimed the public mood in India reflects similar sentiment about damage to the country.
Gunfire cut short the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump after a man armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the high-profile gala. In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that US law enforcement agents subdued the suspect, who was later identified as Cole […] The post Official TRUMP token price in free fall amid White House shooting incident after memecoin gala appeared first on CryptoSlate.
A shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night targeted Donald Trump and senior administration members, with suspect Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California apprehended in custody. UFC CEO Dana White, a longtime Trump ally present at the event, faced criticism for describing the chaotic scene as 'fucking awesome' and saying he 'didn't get down' during the gunfire, instead choosing to observe the chaos firsthand.
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher and Caltech graduate, was arrested for opening fire outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Authorities say he targeted administration officials, though acquaintances describe him as an average individual.
Buckingham Palace is holding discussions with US authorities about King Charles III's state visit planned for Monday after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. The 31-year-old suspect from Torrance, California, was arrested after rushing a checkpoint, with Trump and Melania evacuated and one Secret Service agent shot at close range but saved by a bullet-proof vest. The King is 'greatly relieved' everyone was unharmed, with UK ministers saying security will be reviewed but the trip should proceed as violence must not halt diplomacy.
President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner following a security breach by an armed suspect. Simultaneously, the TRUMP memecoin has plummeted in value, sparking criticism over the president's involvement in speculative digital assets.
The UK government has said it is working with US officials to ensure appropriate security for King Charles III's state visit to the US, beginning Monday, after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump and First Lady Melania were evacuated after a 31-year-old suspect from Torrance, California, rushed a checkpoint. A Secret Service agent was shot but saved by a bullet-proof vest. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp urged an urgent security review but said the visit should go ahead.
