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Woman, Her 5 Children Released From Longest ICE Detention of a Family Under Trump
A woman and her five children have been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after spending what is being reported as the longest detention
Wildfires Abound in US Southeast, Georgia Suffers Record Property Losses
Wildfires are tearing through the US Southeast at an alarming pace, with Georgia hit especially hard as the state records its worst property losses from fire in recent history. Dry vegetation, low hum
Why fighting federal-benefit fraud must top the Republican agenda
Expect the fight against fraud to dominate the Republican agenda in Congress and on the campaign trail in the months ahead.
Who's in Trump's Ear / Ceasefire Extension / Life Inside Iran
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been extended, but the underlying crisis remains far from resolved. The Strait of Hormuz \u2014 one of the world
Who made the guest list for the White House state dinner for King Charles?
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted a white-tie dinner at the White House with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Who is the suspect in White House Correspondents dinner shooting
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is accused of rushing a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, and exchanging gunfire with police
Who is Cole Allen? Suspect Identified as Correspondents' Dinner Shooter
Authorities have identified Cole Allen, a 30-year-old California resident, as the suspect who opened fire outside the White House Correspondents
White House warns Homeland Security funding will ‘soon run out’
The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will \u201csoon run out.\u201d
White House shooting: What to know
Three times over the past month, shots have been fired in the vicinity of top U.S. officials.
White House scrambles as Australian flags hung to greet arrival of King Charles
The White House found itself in an awkward diplomatic moment when Australian flags were mistakenly displayed ahead of a visit from King Charles III, prompting a
White House says 'left wing culture of hatred' inspired Cole Allen
Leavitt said Democrats have promoted a \
White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
The White House is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to facilitate a government-backed takeover of Spirit Airlines, according to multiple reports
White House meets with Chevron, oil traders amid Iran standoff
The latest meeting comes as gasoline prices reach new 4-year highs as supplies shrink.
White House Actions Raise Questions About Executive Power Expansion
The White House revealed Trump\u2019s open secret.
White House Drafts AI Policy Shift To Reopen Anthropic Access In Federal Agencies
Federal agencies are poised for expanded access to advanced AI tools like Anthropic
White House distances itself from tighter AI regulation
The White House is looking for \u201cpartnership\u201d with companies rather than pursuing \u201cgovernment regulation,\u201d a senior White House official said.
White House, Dems point fingers on political rhetoric after shooting
The White House says a shooting at a press gala Trump attended is the
White House Correspondents' Dinner Suspect Identified With Photo
The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting has been identified as Cole Allen, according to law enforcement officials.
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner: What We Know
A security incident turned violent at the White House Correspondents
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting again put Washington Hilton at center of presidential history
The White House Correspondents
White House considering bulletproof vest for Trump after third assassination attempt: report
The White House is reportedly weighing new security measures for President Trump after three attempts on his life in the past two years \u2014 including a bulletproo
White House Confirms Trump To Address Memecoin Gala Tonight
The White House has officially confirmed that President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a memecoin gala tonight, marking yet another intersection between the cryptocurrency world and the highest
White House Prepares for Escalating Threats as Trump Considers Advanced Body Armor
Donald Trump has kept his look locked in with a rotation so consistent that even the smallest tweak tends to stand out. The same familiar blue tones, the
White House Blames GOP For Virginia Redistricting Defeat
The White House is publicly blaming Republicans for a redistricting outcome in Virginia that could shift the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representativ
White House Accuses China of 'Industrial-Scale' Theft of American AI Models
The Trump administration is leveling serious accusations against China, claiming foreign actors are using sophisticated techniques to steal American AI capabili
White House accuses China of copying American AI models in ‘industrial-scale’ campaign
(CNN) \u2014 Foreign entities primarily based in China have conducted \u201cindustrial-scale\u201d campaigns to crib frontier AI models from US companies, Michael Kratsios, Wh
WHCD Shooting Should Force a Serious Conversation About Teacher Bias in K-12 Education
The people who shape a student\u2019s worldview influence how that student understands politics, society, and reality itself.
What's on the Ohio ballot for the May 5 primary election?
Ohio voters face big choices May 5 with races for governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state and the state Supreme Court.
What we know about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
An armed man exchanged gunfire with law enforcement after he rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents\u2019 Association dinner in Washington, D
What We Know About the Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A gunman carrying multiple weapons attempted to break into the dinner that President Trump was attending. Police have taken a suspect into custody.
What to Know About King Charles and Queen Camilla's U.S. State Visit Hosted by Trump
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting the United States for a state visit hosted by President Trump, marking a significant diplomatic moment in the ongoing US-UK relationship. Here's what yo
What Should Replace Renys in Portland? Residents Weigh In
Since Renys closed its doors on Congress Street in January, Portland residents have been left with a conspicuous vacancy in the heart of downtown \u2014 and plenty o
weekend early voting for primary open in St. Joseph County Indiana
One weekend remains for early voting in St. Joseph County, with the primary Election Day coming up Tuesday, May 5.
WATCH: Jim Acosta Has Meltdown and Demands Journalists 'Walk the F-ck Out' on President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Former CNN host Jim Acosta, now running his own YouTube channel after departing the network, made waves Saturday night with an impassioned and profanity-laced call for journalists to walk out during P
Washington's journalists reported as a big story came right to them
More often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists. Not so this weekend, when a shooting forced the postponement of the White House Corresp
Voter ID, proof of citizenship qualify as California ballot measures for November
California voters will face two significant election-related ballot measures this November after both officially qualified for the statewide ballot. One would r
Voter ID Measure Officially Heads to California's General Election Ballot
A ballot measure that would require voters to present identification before casting a ballot has officially qualified for California
Virginia Redistricting Referendum Blocked by Court Ruling
A Virginia circuit court judge has ruled the state
Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
A series of attacks in Colombia
VA Benefits: How New Bills Would Impact Millions of Veterans
New legislation moving through Congress could significantly expand benefits and health care access for millions of U.S. veterans, addressing long-standing gaps
US Senator Steve Daines to Lead Visit to China Before May Summit, SCMP Reports
US Senator Steve Daines of Montana is set to lead a delegation visit to China ahead of a anticipated May summit, according to a report from the South China Morn
US Negotiators to Go to Islamabad, but Iran Says No Direct Talks
American negotiators are heading to Islamabad as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Iran crisis, but Tehran has signaled it will not engage in direct talks with the United States, addi
US and Iran Near Breakthrough: One-Page Memo Could End the War and Reshape Global Markets
The White House believes it is close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for nuclear negotiat
US envoys will head to Pakistan for fresh Iran talks, White House says
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to leave for Pakistan today to participate in talks with Iran. Follow for live news updates.
U.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget
The planned F-35 purchases would be good news for Lockheed, with the total number of F-35s requested up to 85 jets from the 47 Congress approved for this year.
UFO Witness Dies of Drug Mix Before Congress Testimony
A former Air Force intelligence officer who had agreed to testify before Congress about alleged secret government UFO programs died of an accidental drug overdose, according to a state medical examine
UAE Reviewing Multilateral Ties After OPEC Exit but Rules Out More Departures, Official Says
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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
Trump’s rejection of wind projects scrambles GOP politics before midterms
President Donald Trump
Trump's Inner Circle Takes Another Hit After Kash Patel's Slip-Up as Pete Hegseth Keeps Getting Lumped Into the Same Habit
The Trump administration is facing yet another round of internal drama as FBI Director Kash Patel
Trump's disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia
President Donald Trump
The Trump-Xi Summit Could End the Iran War — or Reshape the Global Economy
When President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sit down this week, the agenda will be dominated by a single issue that will affect every American's wallet: the Iran war and its cascading impact
Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing: What the Summit Means for Trade, Taiwan, and the Global Order
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing amid escalating tensions over Taiwan, trade, and Iran. Here is what the summit means for the re
Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacks
This weekend
Trump unharmed after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no injuries reported
President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top U.S. leaders were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents after an unspecified threat.
Trump Says the 2020 Election Should Be 'Permanently Wiped from the Books' if SPLC is Convicted for Massive Fraud Scam
President Donald Trump has declared that the entire 2020 presidential election should be \u201cpermanently wiped from the books\u201d if the Southern Poverty Law Center (
Trump Says Shooting by 'Would-Be Assassin' Points to Need for White House Ballroom
President Trump said the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner points to the need for a White House ballroom, using the security incident to revive his long-standing push to build an even
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will be extended by three weeks following White House-brokered talks between Israeli and Lebanese diplomats. Pr
Trump Rushed From White House Correspondents' Dinner After Security Incident
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were evacuated from the White House Correspondents
Trump Orders Last-Minute White House Project to Impress King
President Trump reportedly ordered a last-minute renovation project at the White House specifically designed to impress King Charles during a forthcoming visit, according to a new report that describe
Trump, Journalists to Meet at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Donald Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents
Trump Family Crypto Ties Complicate Senate Push For Landmark Crypto Bill: Report
A major Senate effort to pass crypto market rules is facing friction as Democrats press for ethics limits aimed at President Donald Trump
Trump expected to make his first appearance as president at White House Correspondents' Association dinner
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
Trump evacuated after security incident at White House Correspondents Dinner; no injuries reported
President Trump was reported uninjured after being evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat.
Trump Dinner Shooting Shows Security Can’t Outrun Politics
Perspective: The shooting at the White House Correspondents
Trump calls for unity after what he feels was a 3rd assassination attempt at correspondents' dinner
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche blamed polarizing rhetoric for rising threats and Trump suggested his personal politics made him a repeated target.
Trump calls conspiracy theories about staged shooting 'a tough sell'
Trump appeared on \
Trump called Norah O'Donnell 'a disgrace.' She's not
Donald Trump called Norah O
Trump Bought at Least $51 Million in Bonds in March, Disclosure Shows
New financial disclosures reveal that President Donald Trump purchased at least $51 million in bonds during the month of March, a substantial investment move that draws attention to the intersection o
Trump Throws Support Behind Rand Paul's Bill for White House Ballroom
President Donald Trump appears to be lining up behind a bill from frequent critic Sen. Rand Paul to build the White House ballroom.
Trump assassination attempt driven by ‘left-wing cult of hatred,’ White House claims
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Trump announces huge decision on Iran as Hegseth is grilled by Congress
Trump told Axios he doesn\u2019t want to lift the blockade until Iran addresses its nuclear ambitions.
Trump, allies use dinner shooting to push for White House ballroom
President Trump and his allies are seizing on a recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents
Trade court strikes down Trump's new global tariffs
The court ruled 2-1 that Trump overstepped the tariff power that Congress had allowed the president under the law.
Top Iran diplomat heads to Pakistan as US ceasefire talks falter
Iran
Todd Blanche: WHCD Shooting Should Be A ‘Wake Up Call To Congress’
Funding for Homeland Security lapsed on Feb. 14, after Senate Democrats demanded policy changes at ICE and Border Patrol.
Today in History: April 25, Spanish-American War Declared
On this day in history, April 25, 1898, the United States Congress formally declared war against Spain, launching a brief but transformative conflict that would reshape the map of American influence.
TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
TMZ has officially planted its flag in Washington, D.C., and the tabloid media outlet is already producing results that have traditional political journalists p
TMZ DC is here. What took so long?
TMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics.
Tim Walz Gets COOKED For Hypocrisy Claiming He's Against Political Violence
After the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents
Tim Cook on Trump's China Trip: What Apple's CEO Is Really Doing at the Negotiating Table
When President Trump boards Air Force One for Beijing this week, he won't be traveling with just diplomats and military advisors. He'll be bringing Tim Cook, along with a handful of other CEOs whose c
They Convicted OneTaste. Trump's Communities Are Next.
The recent conviction of OneTaste, a wellness organization that faced federal criminal charges, has raised urgent questions about the boundaries of federal pros
The WHCA dinner shooting was a warning without a body count
Just because no one was killed at the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents
The lure of living in the past: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team\\u2019s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capi
The Legal Way: White House Now Weighing The Defense Production Act To Save Spirit Airlines
The White House is reportedly weighing an extraordinary step: invoking the Defense Production Act to intervene in the fate of Spirit Airlines, the budget carrier that has been teetering on the edge of
The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
The Trump administration is dispatching Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisor Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iranian representatives, acc
Trump Says He Called Off Dispatching Envoys to Iran Talks
President Donald Trump announced he has called off plans to send top U.S. envoys to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran, signaling a shift in the administration
Media Narratives and Political Violence: Examining the Connection After Latest Incident
The April 25, 2026 attack at the White House Correspondents
The Latest: Trump and Vance evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner
President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents afte
The Justice Department Has Destroyed Its Voting Rights Section
There were around 30 attorneys in the DOJ\u2019s Voting Section on the day of Donald Trump\u2019s second inauguration. Three months later, all but two were gone. Now the
The Gates Foundation is investigating its ties to Epstein—weeks before Bill Gates faces Congress
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched an internal investigation into its historical connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a move that comes just weeks be
The 60-Day Mark: Why Congress Is Finally Pushing Back on the Iran War
The War Powers Resolution deadline has arrived, Republican patience is fraying, and Congress faces a choice it has avoided for two months: assert its constituti
Texas Finds Camp Mystic's Flood Emergency Plan Deficient for Reopening
Texas state officials have determined that Camp Mystic
Connecticut Budget Deal Drops Tax Rebates But Includes Other Relief Measures
In reversal, no direct tax rebates to be sent to CT taxpayers in election year
Taiwan Foreign Minister Arrives in Eswatini After President's Trip Blocked
Taiwan
Taiwan Activates Backup Communications for Outlying Island After Undersea Cable Breaks
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Suspect Of Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner Admits He Was Targeting Trump Officials: Report
Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, told law enforcement authorities that he planned to target officials in the Trump administration, according to a
Supreme Court's voting rights ruling to reshape American politics
The 6-3 ruling effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants
Trump
Stephen Miller's Wife Defends His Actions During White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Stephen Miller
Stephen Colbert Explains Why 'The Late Show' Became More Political
Stephen Colbert explained why he leaned into politics on
'State-sanctioned bullying': Advocates blast Missouri GOP move to exclude transgender kids
The Senate Education Committee debated legislation Tuesday that would prevent further review of transgender athletes participating in high school and collegiate
Spirit Airlines could be used to transport troops, military cargo if Trump admin takes over bankrupt carrier: report
The White House is reportedly considering a highly unusual plan: taking over bankrupt Spirit Airlines and repurposing part of its fleet for military missions, including transporting troops and cargo.
South Korea Says US Alliance Not in Crisis Despite Coupang-Linked Friction, Media Reports
South Korean officials are publicly pushing back against media narratives suggesting the U.S.-South Korea alliance is in crisis, despite growing friction linked
South Georgia Wildfires Destroy Homes, Force Evacuations
Wildfires raging through south Georgia have destroyed homes and forced residents to flee, as emergency crews struggle to contain blazes fueled by dry conditions
South Dakota Early Voting Begins With Confusion Over Delayed Start
Early voting for South Dakota
Social media posts by elected leaders on WHCA Dinner shooting draw criticism
Videos capturing the chaos as gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents
White House Pushes Trump for FIFA Peace Prize Amid Skepticism
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Slovakia's Supreme Court Upholds 21-Year Sentence for PM Fico's Attacker
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Shooting suspect’s social media shifted from gaming to politics
Cole Allen, the suspect charged in the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner shooting, compared President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler in social media posts.
Shadowy network 'The Wide Awakes' speaks out after links to WHCD shooter
A loosely organized progressive collective known as \u201cThe Wide Awakes\u201d has denied any connection to accused White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner shooter Cole Allen
Senator John Fetterman Breaks With His Party Again, Says Democrats Should Support Construction of White House Ballroom After WHCD Shooting
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is once again showing himself to be the most reasonable member of his party.
Senate Vote to Confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Scheduled for Next Week
The Senate Banking Committee is set to vote on Kevin Warsh
Senate Rejects Resolution To Bar Trump From Attacking Cuba
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Senate Votes Down Effort to Lift Trump's Cuba Blockade
Senate Republicans rejected legislation that would have required President Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba.
Senate Passes Budget Plan for ICE, CBP in Bid to Reopen Homeland Security Department
The U.S. Senate has passed a budget plan that would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, marking a critical step toward r
Senate CLARITY Act Draft Would Permanently Shield Bitcoin and Ethereum From SEC Oversight
The Senate Banking Committee
Senate Approves War Powers Resolution To End Iran War For The First Time As Cassidy Flips After Primary Loss
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy voted in favor of a war powers resolution related to Iran after losing his primary against a Trump-endorsed challenger.
Secretary of Navy Shows Up at White House to Confirm Firing
Navy Secretary John Phelan personally went to the White House to seek confirmation of his own dismissal, according to new reporting from New York Magazine. The
Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House as Security Concerns Intensify
A United States Secret Service officer shot an armed individual near the White House complex on Sunday, according to an official statement from the agency, in an incident that also resulted in a child
Secret Service rushed Trump from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Shots were reportedly fired at the event. Trump later posted on Truth Social that a shooter was apprehended and that he wants the event to continue.\\n[Link: Tru
Secret Service officer shot at White House Correspondents' Dinner was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.
Secret operation to fast-track Trump ballroom revealed by ex-MAGA loyalist: columnist
A former MAGA loyalist claimed there was a coordinated strategy among Republicans to fast-track President Donald Trump
Scale Espionage to Steal US AI: White House
The White House is accusing China of conducting industrial-scale espionage to steal American artificial intelligence models, with a top administration official
SC Politician Reacts After Trump Evacuated From Correspondents' Dinner
A South Carolina politician has spoken out following the dramatic evacuation of President Trump from the White House Correspondents' Dinner during a shooting incident near the event venue, calling the
Sam Rasoul not running for redrawn Roanoke congressional set
Rasoul, who has represented Roanoke in the state House since 2014, had formed an exploratory committee for Congress this cycle.
Romanian man sentenced to 4 years in prison for swatting spree targeting dozens of US officials
A Romanian man has been sentenced to four years in prison for organizing a wave of swatting calls and bomb threats against dozens of U.S. government targets, in
Rogan says Trump called ibogaine approval 'sounds good to me'
Podcast host Joe Rogan is pushing back against criticism of his recent White House visit, reiterating his political independence while revealing new details abo
South Carolina Farmers Reach Breaking Point as Senate Moves Aid Forward
South Carolina
R.I.’s governor nominates two women for state judgeships
If confirmed by the Senate, Joanna M. Achille and Maria Ferro Deaton would fill vacant seats on the Rhode Island Superior Court.
Riley Owen Wins Republican Nomination for Utah's New 1st Congressional District
Riley Owen, 27, won the Utah GOP convention to become the Republican nominee for the 1st District, advancing directly to the general election.
RFK Jr. Rebuts Medicaid Criticism As Senators Warn On Hospitals
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced sharp questioning from senators during a hearing on Wednesday as he defended the administration
Republicans' Chances of Losing Two Key Senate Races-New Polls
New polling data released Thursday shows Democrats gaining ground in two Senate races that Republicans had hoped to keep competitive, adding fresh uncertainty t
Republicans and Democrats Unite After WHCA Dinner Shooting
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Republicans and Democrats came together to condemn the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and express relief that no one was killed.
Rep. Nancy Mace Says Jimmy Kimmel's Joke Is Shameful, Fire Him
Rep. Nancy Mace isn
Rep. Donalds to Newsmax: Lawmakers Deserve Due Process
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., told Newsmax he does not want to see members of Congress be expelled until they get their full due process.
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns but stays on ballot for reelection
Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives amid an ethics investigation, but her name will
Redistricting Reshapes the Battlefield as Maloy and Lyman Spar Over How to Rebuild Trust in Congress
A contentious congressional race in Utah is putting the issue of trust front and center, as redistricting has reshaped the political landscape and drawn battle
Reality TV Star-Senate Candidate Claims He Intentionally Got Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi to Make a Point
A reality television star who is also running for the U.S. Senate is making headlines for an unusual defense after being caught insider trading on the predictio
Pritzker's Affordable Housing Plan Gets Senate Hearing as Municipalities Remain Opposed
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
Prediction Market Platform Kalshi Suspends 3 Congressional Candidates Who Bet on Their Own Races
Prediction market platform Kalshi has suspended and fined three congressional candidates after discovering they placed bets on their own election outcomes, the
Poll numbers show how Florida's US Senate candidates are doing
Florida voters will decide who will be the next governor and who will represent them in the U.S. Congress, along with several other races.
White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Suspect Cole Allen Admits Targeting T
The suspect in the White House Correspondents
Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold
A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent
Midterm Warning Signs New Poll Shows Economy Could Cost Republicans Control
A stunning new poll reveals voters are increasingly distrustful of Republican handling of key economic issues heading into the 2026 midterms, with economic anxi
Policy Group Investigates Virginia Redistricting Vote
The America First Policy Institute has launched an investigation into Virginia
Pass ICE Funding Now or Make Bill Even Worse
Senate Republicans have pushed forward a bill that would funnel an additional $70 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement \u2014 but with no accompanying refo
Palestinians in Gaza Vote in First Election in 20 Years
Palestinians in Gaza cast ballots on Saturday in their first election in two decades, as municipal elections were held simultaneously in Gaza and the West Bank.
Palestinian officials hail local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank
Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn
Palestinian leader's loyalists win local elections, including some seats in Gaza
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ali SawaftaCAIRO/WEST BANK, April 26 (Reuters) - Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections
Oz Pearlman Pulls Out Of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Following WHCD Shooting
Podcaster Jon Lovett has replaced the mentalist, who was at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Oscar De La Hoya Calls Out Senate 'Corruption' Amid Battle With TKO for Boxing's Future
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has publicly accused the U.S. Senate of corruption amid a heated battle over the future of the sport, escalating a war of words t
On This Day, April 23: Senate confirms Loretta Lynch as attorney general
On April 23, 2015, the United States Senate voted to confirm Loretta Lynch as the nation
On London's Streets, Facial Recognition Tests the Balance Between Security and Liberty
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Obama says motive in Correspondents' Dinner shooting still unclear
Barack Obama said the motive behind the White House Correspondents
Justice Department Filing Raises Eyebrows With Trump-Style Language
The Justice Department is pressing for the dismissal of preservationists\u2019 lawsuit over the planned $400 million White House ballroom after the shooting at Satur
National Trust says it won't drop suit against Trump's $400M White House ballroom
Preservationists are pressing ahead with their lawsuit against President Donald Trump
Missouri politicians react after shots fired at White House
Missouri's congressional delegation has weighed in on the shooting incident near the White House, with reactions ranging from calls for enhanced security to political finger-pointing over the state of
Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced he will call a special session for judicial redistricting once the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a Voting Rights Act ca
Minnesota Senate passes bipartisan AI ‘nudification’ ban, poised to become first-in-nation law
Minnesota is on the verge of being the first state in the country to ban AI technology that turns images into pornography.
Minnesota GOP chairs urges White to withdraw from Senate race
Candidate facing no-contact order in family domestic violence case.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidates debate voting rights, healthcare
Candidates Abdul El-Sayed, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow discussed Medicare for all, the SAVE Act and economic justice at a clergy-onl
Michigan Democrat Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Abolish ICE and Blames White People for His Struggles Playing Lacrosse in College (VIDEOS)
Michigan Democrat U.S.
Mayor Karen Bass meets Trump at White House for wildfire relief funding
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Donald Trump at the White House to advocate for wildfire relief funding, marking a rare moment of cooperation be
DSA-Backed Insurgent Candidate Falls Short in NYC Council Race
Unofficial tallies showed Carl Wilson beat Mamdani-backed Lindsey Boylan in the special election for the District 3 council seat \u2014 but the race is still ranked-
Malaysia's King Says He Will Choose Next Anti-Graft Agency Chief
Malaysia
Malaysia's Jailed Ex-PM Najib Withdraws Appeal on House Arrest, Local Media Reports
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Major Russian Attack on Ukraine Kills Four, Wounds Dozens
A major Russian attack on Ukraine has killed at least four people and wounded dozens more, marking another devastating escalation in the ongoing conflict that has gripped Eastern Europe.
The Senate's Crypto Bill Vote: Why Stablecoins Are the New Battleground Between Banks and Silicon Valley
The Senate Banking Committee votes May 14 on the first major crypto regulation bill. The fight over stablecoin interest reveals a deeper conflict about who cont
Live updates: Officials search for White House correspondents’ dinner shooting motive
Officials sought Sunday to determine the motive in the shooting that prompted the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other high-profile guests from the White House Correspondents’ Association di
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, one of Washington
Letter: Why I support Hannah Pingree for governor
\u201cWhen Hannah was speaker, the Legislature passed a budget with two-thirds of the Maine House of Representatives and Senate voting yes, Republicans, Democrats, G
Leavitt: Powell Case 'Not Necessarily Dropped'
The White House is keeping the pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that the investigation into the ce
Lawmakers who left Congress in disgrace could still collect pensions
Former congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales are still set to contribute tens of thousands of dollars to their pensions.
Boebert Proposal Paves Path for Trump's White House Ballroom Project
The legislation, titled the TRUMP Ballroom Act, would give the president authorization to \
Latest on White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, Calif. is accused of charging past security and firing at a Secret Service agent, hitting the agent\u2019s bulletproof vest before
Lancaster County Election Commission Issues Guidance for 2026 Voting Cycle
Lancaster County Election Comm: SAMPLE BALLOT MAY 12, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION NONPARTISAN LEGAL MARIJUANA NOW UNITED ...
Kosovo Heads to Snap Elections After Parliament Fails to Elect President
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King Charles to promote British-American unity in rare speech to Congress
By Nandita Bose and Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Britain
King Charles the Charmer’s Address to Congress: Dissected
Dissected: The British king delivered warm words and a warning from history. Here
Read King Charles's Full Speech to Congress: A Diplomatic Message in Challenging Times
In a rare address to lawmakers during his first visit as king, Charles kept his speech largely apolitical and focused on the U.S. and U.K.
King Charles jets to US for trip overshadowed by Iran quarrel and shooting
By Michael Holden and Suzanne PlunkettLONDON/WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Britain
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