Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling
President says incident, in which Secret Service agent was saved by bulletproof vest, was ‘totally shocking to me’
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Staff clean up after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Trump says if Iran's leaders want to talk, 'all they have to do is call'
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· Munir Ahmed
Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint
US police say the suspected gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner had multiple weapons on him when he charged a security checkpoint.
What we know about the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, after gunshots were reported on the premises.
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(3rd LD) Trump evacuated from White House correspondents' dinner; alleged shooter in detention
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Trump says DC shooting not linked to Iran as probe widens
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe the shooting in Washington is linked to Iran, adding that authorities will continue investigating the incident.
· Middleeasteye
Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner, in photos
President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after an unspecified threat at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Shooting Suspect ID’d as Cole Allen Pinned to Ground at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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Michael Goodwin: Trump and Netanyahu have a shared goal for Iran — but the media pits them against each other
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· Michael Goodwin
US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
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· Jodesz Gavilan
Through the excitement of Israel-Lebanon talks, Hezbollah must not be forgotten - editorial
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AP: Gunman named in Washington hotel security scare
Authorities identified the suspect in the shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, according to Associated Press.
· Middleeasteye
How gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy Washington Hilton dinner into chaos
Panic gripped the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending guests diving for cover as security evacuated the US president
· Agence France-Presse
How gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy Washington Hilton dinner into chaos
Panic gripped the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending guests diving for cover as security evacuated the US president
· Agence France-Presse
Gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner identified as California teacher
The gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night has been identified as Cole Allen of Torrance, Calif.
· Daniel Farr
Shooting suspect was 'would-be assassin,' Trump says
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Saturday that the suspect behind a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington was a "would-be assassin," adding that the man was "armed with multiple weapons."
· Agence France-Presse
Who was in attendance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner?
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· Emily Bennett
Running Gunman Was Tackled by Law Enforcement Near Security Checkpoint
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· Devlin Barrett
Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody
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· Jodesz Gavilan
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks after dinner shooting incident
President Donald Trump is speaking from the White House briefing room after a shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday night.
· RT
US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals
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· Reuters
In pictures: Trump, politicians flee after shots fired at Washington hotel
US Secret Service agents rush to the stage where US President Donald Trump was seated at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.Credit:AP
Scenes from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
President Donald Trump and other top U.S. officials were evacuated from an annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday after shots rang out soon after the start of the dinner.
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Shots fired, Trump evacuated unhurt from press dinner in Washington
WASHINGTON, United States — Shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a media gala in Washington on Saturday night, with the gunman detained at a screening area just outside the hotel ballroom where hundreds of guests had gathered.
· Agence France-Presse
(2nd LD) Trump evacuated from White House correspondents' dinner; alleged shooter in detention
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· Song Sang-ho
What we know so far about Donald Trump shooting at Washington DC dinner
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Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service after possible shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday.
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Justice Dept ends Powell probe, clearing way for Warsh
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· Reuters
'Loud sounds': Trump rushed to safety after shots fired
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· Eleanor Wilson
Trump safe after shots fired outside Correspondents’ Dinner ballroom
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Chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots rang out and Trump was evacuated: photos
1 of 20 President Trump and first lady Melania Trump seen on stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton before the shots were fire on April 25, 2026. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for OP 2 of 20 Trump getting escorted from the stage after the event erupted into chaos.
· Joseph Barberio
(LEAD) Trump evacuated from White House correspondents' dinner; alleged shooter in detention
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman ‘assembled long weapon in unsecured room’ before firing near ballroom, volunteer reveals
A White House Correspondents’ Dinner volunteer said the suspected gunman appeared to assemble a “long” weapon in a lightly monitored area near the terrace-level entrance before opening fire and rushing toward the ballroom.
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Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
The event was canceled.
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