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The White House was put on lockdown during a business event attended by President Donald Trump following reports of gunfire nearby, Newsmax and Al Jazeera journalists reported on Monday. The Secret Service announced that an individual had been shot by law enforcement in the neighborhood.
The White House was briefly put on lockdown on Monday after a shooting involving the US Secret Service near the Washington Monument, where an armed suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, wounding a minor.
Rick Harrison from the TV program “Pawn Stars” praised President Trump’s record during a Monday afternoon appearance at the White House.
Randall Williams protests outside the Alabama state house during a special session of the Alabama Legislature, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Montgomery, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, second-in-command to Gov. Tim Walz in Minnesota, flamed the Laken Riley Act before a cheering crowd at a “Stop Oligarchy” rally headlined by socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) over the weekend.
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacks United States ships as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce between the two countries to the brink.
Milwaukee Brewers Jackson Chourio looks on from the dugout railing during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf, File)
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US launched an operation on Monday in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale war
A federal judge was adamant Monday that the Trump administration must give proper notice before renovating the East Potomac Golf Links, warning of “serious consequences” if it fails to do so.
El helicóptero Marine One, con el presidente Donald Trump a bordo, despega del jardín sur de la Casa Blanca mientras manifestantes se concentran en el National Mall durante una protesta el 1 de mayo de 2026 en Washington. (Foto AP/Rahmat Gul)
Secret Service personnel responded to an officer-involved shooting near the White House on Monday, the agency said in a statement.
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Demonstrators march as they rally at the National Mall during a May Day protest Friday, May 1, 2026, in Washington. The Washington Monument is in the background, (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a lower-court ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortions are provided across the nation.
Este dibujo muestra a Cole Tomas Allen, en el centro, escuchando mientras su abogado Eugene Ohm, a la izquierda, habla con el juez Zia Faruqui, el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026, en Washington.(Dana Verkouteren vía AP)
The California gubernatorial race is gearing up with more Democrat-on-Democrat onslaught as the competition enters into a critical final stretch, according to a new poll released Monday.
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in Iran on Tuesday, May 5.
The White House celebrated “Star Wars Day” with an AI-generated image of President Trump decked out in Mandalorian armor and holding an American flag with Grogu — aka “Baby Yoda” — tucked into a satchel on his belt.
Washington: Iran fired missiles at civilian targets in the United Arab Emirates and appeared to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions reignited in the Middle East and the price of oil shot up another 5 per cent.
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PORTLAND, Maine — For roughly 380 right whales left in the North Atlantic, which can die after getting tangled in fishing ropes or hit by ships, the Trump administration said this month it wants to delay new protections by almost a decade in favor of commercial fishing interests.
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.
This courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen, center, listening as his attorney Eugene Ohm, left, speaks to U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington, as Tony Towns, the acting general counsel for the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, listens at right. (Dana Verkouteren vi…
The exchange occurred a day after President Donald Trump announced the Navy would help commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high of 62%, according to the latest Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll.
US President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high of 62%, according to the latest Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll.
President Trump has renewed US pressure on some Israeli government decision-makers to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he's still battling multiple corruption charges, at a moment he has ordered the armed forces to be engaged in several fronts, including in Lebanon.
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The White House has caught some backlash for a post shared in light of Star Wars Day.
A federal magistrate judge raised concerns on Monday that the man accused of trying to kill President Trump and top cabinet members at an annual press gala had been placed in unusually punitive detention for days while awaiting next steps in court.
The British artist was booed after identifying as a Republican voter while on stage in Dallas
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a new congressional map into effect that could set the stage for Republicans flipping four House seats in the Sunshine State in November.
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A DC federal judge apologized Monday to the man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump and members of his cabinet at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the restrictive conditions he’s been subjected to in jail.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner enjoyed a “sweet” date night at one of the most exclusive parties of Miami Race Week.
In 1916, as the Ottoman Empire began to collapse, the British and French foreign ministers secretly sat down with a pencil and ruler, drawing lines across the map of the Middle East, dividing its Ottoman territories into British and French spheres of influence.
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran has taken shots at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets, noting that it is time for Seoul to participate in a mission to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump threatened that Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if US vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz during an interview with FOX News on Monday.
The announcement of the withdrawal of thousands of US troops from Germany underlines the urgency of a pan-European defence strategy
A new poll shows an overwhelming number of registered voters back many of President Trump’s key policies even as his overall approval rating has slipped — while the midterm elections are in a dead heat.
(2nd LD) Explosion followed by fire reported on S. Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz: foreign ministry
A vender sells La Nation newspapers in San Jose, Jan. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Kent Gilbert, File)
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O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva viaja aos Estados Unidos nesta quarta-feira (06/05) para se encontrar com seu homólogo americano, Donald Trump. A reunião deve acontecer no dia seguinte, na Casa Branca.
US forces sank six Iranian small boats deployed to harass traffic in the Strait of Hormuz as hostilities ramp up again between Washington and Tehran.
BERLIN — Germany thought the United States would soon deploy long-range missiles on its soil that could strike deep into Russia and help deter an attack.
A group of Republican senators is drafting plans for a potential officially authorise a war against Iran if US strikes resume, according to a report by Semafor.