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White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Suspect Identified, Rumors Swirl

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the identification of suspect Cole Allen and sparked widespread online rumors. The event prompted an investigation and various reactions regarding the alleged gunman's background and the incident's nature.

26 Apr, 05:01 — 26 Apr, 20:58
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APVery High4h ago

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press - AP News

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press  AP News

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ReutersVery High10h ago

Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials - Reuters

Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

After Correspondents Dinner Shooting, Rumors Swirl Online

Influencers jumped to fill the information void with conspiracy theories about the attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.

By Stuart A. Thompson, Tiffany Hsu and Steven Lee Myers

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wapoMostly Factual13h ago

Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags and economy suffers

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ratings are falling, and citizens are voicing despair, with the war in its fifth year, talks stalled and sanctions biting deeper.

By Catherine Belton, Natalia Abbakumova

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le-mondeHigh17h ago

'We must never forget why the peace agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon in 1983 collapsed less than a year later'

The United States' alignment with Israel, France's exclusion and the disregard for the United Nations undermine current negotiations with Lebanon just as much as they did in 1983, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.

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NPRHigh2h ago

A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room

Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for information as the night unfolded.

By Rachel Treisman

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

Bongino questions security perimeter at White House Correspondents' Dinner: 'Compressed too far'

Dan Bongino says the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting will likely trigger a close security review of the event perimeter's boundaries.

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CNNMostly Factual6h ago

An extraordinary moment for America’s media elite is all too ordinary in America - CNN

An extraordinary moment for America’s media elite is all too ordinary in America  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual8h ago

US-Iran conflict: What’s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?

Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.

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DWHigh8h ago

Drill, baby, drill? US, China fight for the future of energy

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is having major impacts on global energy markets. Behind the scenes, there is another battle going on as the US and China race for global energy dominance.

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France 24High1h ago

A tutor with a manifesto: What we know about the US press gala shooting suspect

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting, widely named as Cole Tomas Allen, is a tutor with a degree in mechanical engineering who was opposed to President Donald Trump's policies, according to US media reports. In a manifesto sent to his family, the 31-year-old California man described himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin" and apologised to his family and other "non-targeted people".

By FRANCE 24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual2h ago

Trump seizes on press dinner shooting to push his stalled White House ballroom: 'It has every highest level security feature'

A rendering of President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, which is now stalled by legal challenges. Alex Wong/Getty Images A shooting took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. President Donald Trump said the incident underscored the need to build his White House ballroom. A judge halted Trump's ballroom renovations in March, saying he lacked legal authority. In the hours after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, President Don...

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

The history of violence against President Donald Trump

Trump is no stranger to attacks on his life, Eric Garcia writes

By Eric Garcia

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

UFC CEO Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F---ing Awesome’ to Experience in Person

White attended the April 25 event where an alleged gunman opened fire and injured a Secret Service agent inside the Washington Hilton

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national-postMostly Factual6h ago

Iran refuses talks under threat after Trump scraps envoys’ Pakistan trip

While a ceasefire has mostly held since early April, both countries are maintaining a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, making the key energy chokepoint virtually impassable

By Bloomberg News

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varietyMostly Factual1h ago

UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F—ing Awesome’: ‘I Literally Took Every Minute of it In’

UFC president and CEO Dana White recently told USA Today that he thought experiencing Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in person was “fucking awesome.” “All of a sudden, it just started getting noisy. Tables started getting flipped over, guys running in with guns, and they were screaming, ‘Get down!’” White, who was in […]

By Jack Dunn

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

'Iran can call us': Trump rules out travel for talks as Araghchi returns to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump declared American officials won't travel for Iran truce talks, insisting discussions must be remote. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returned to Islamabad, relaying Tehran's positions on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz via Pakistani intermediaries. Iran maintains it won't negotiate under coercion amid ongoing US pressure.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Cole Allen seen in chilling video with Usha Vance? Here's the truth about WHCD shooter

A nearly decade-old local television interview of White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen has surfaced

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Iran minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks - The Straits Times

Iran minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

'Great respect' for Pakistan and they will stay involved, but we are going to do it by phone: Trump on Iran talks

US President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that talks with Iran would be held remotely and commended Pakistan, which has been playing a mediatory role between Washington and Tehran, saying that Islamabad would “stay involved” in the process. The US president’s remarks came during a phone interview with Fox News, where he said: “If they (Iran) want to talk, they can come to us, or they can call us; you know, there is a telephone … If they want they can talk, but we are not sending people t...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Meets Asim Munir After Landing In Islamabad

There was no official word from Pakistan about the meeting which apparently focused on the ongoing peace efforts by Islamabad to arrange the second round of talks between the US and Iran.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual8h ago

Strait of Hormuz should not reopen on Tehran’s terms - opinion

Washington should define success not as traffic resumed, but as Tehran stripped of the practical ability to use the strait as a recurring instrument of leverage.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual13h ago

'Out of the way, sir!': Inside the ballroom as chaos unfolded around Donald Trump

As shots rang out just outside the ballroom, panic spread inside, sending guests under tables as Donald Trump was rushed to safety.

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seeking-alphaMixed9h ago

Near-term odds of U.S.-Iran peace deal dip after a U-turn on Pakistan trip

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tmzMixed1h ago

Alleged WHCD Gunman Cole Allen's LinkedIn Gives Glance Into His Background

Cole Allen, the California teacher and video game designer who authorities allege fired gunshots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was pretty active on LinkedIn ... and his page gives some insight into his background. Allen's bio describes…

By TMZ Staff

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

Any US-Iran deal must guarantee security of Arab countries, Jordan's king says

Terms security of Gulf fundamental to the security, stability of the region and the world

By Anadolu Agency

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arab-newsMixed14h ago

Iran FM to return to Islamabad for ‘few hours’ tonight after Trump holds back envoys - Arab News

Iran FM to return to Islamabad for ‘few hours’ tonight after Trump holds back envoys  Arab News

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geo-newsMostly Factual5h ago

'Great people': Trump hails PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir for mediation efforts - Geo News

'Great people': Trump hails PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir for mediation efforts  Geo News

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tempo-englishMostly Factual10h ago

Trump Cancels US Team's Islamabad Trip for Iran Talks - Tempo.co English

Trump Cancels US Team's Islamabad Trip for Iran Talks  Tempo.co English

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ukrinformMixed2h ago

War update: 161 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors

On April 26, there were 161 combat engagements along the frontline, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors, where Russian forces launched more than 60 attacks on Ukrainian positions.

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protothema-enMixed3h ago

Trump says he is having “good discussions” with Putin and Zelensky on Ukraine

He said he does not want to reveal when he last spoke with Putin The post Trump says he is having “good discussions” with Putin and Zelensky on Ukraine appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

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jamaica-gleanerMostly Factual6h ago

Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save negotiations with US - Jamaica Gleaner

Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save negotiations with US  Jamaica Gleaner

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vanguard-ngMixed7h ago

Iran minister returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation

Iran's foreign minister returned to Islamabad for more consultations on Sunday, as international mediators tried to keep peace talks on track despite US President Donald Trump calling off his envoys' planned trip. The post Iran minister returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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daily-mirror-lkMixed7h ago

Trump was likely target of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner, US official says - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Trump was likely target of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner, US official says  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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kuwait-timesMixed13h ago

Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold - Kuwait Times

Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold  Kuwait Times

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senewebMixed5h ago

"Win the war in Iran": Donald Trump's defiant message just after his evacuation - Seneweb

"Win the war in Iran": Donald Trump's defiant message just after his evacuation  Seneweb

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First report: la-vanguardia · 26 Apr, 04:00Full coverage: 72 · 17hWindow: 17h
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la-vanguardia26 Apr, 04:00First to report

Ni guerra ni paz en Irán

1h later
le-monde26 Apr, 05:01

'We must never forget why the peace agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon in 1983 collapsed less than a year later'

3h later
delfi-lt26 Apr, 08:11

Irano užsienio reikalų ministras prieš vizitą Rusijoje vėl vyks į Pakistaną

arab-news26 Apr, 08:14

Iran FM to return to Islamabad for ‘few hours’ tonight after Trump holds back envoys - Arab News

sbs-news26 Apr, 08:42

'Out of the way, sir!': Inside the ballroom as chaos unfolded around Donald Trump

vijesti-me26 Apr, 08:54

BLOG Tramp i Starmer razgovarali o "hitnoj potrebi" za obnovu...

wapo26 Apr, 09:00

Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags and economy suffers

kuwait-times26 Apr, 09:17

Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold - Kuwait Times

3h later
tempo-english26 Apr, 11:49

Trump Cancels US Team's Islamabad Trip for Iran Talks - Tempo.co English

Tehran Times26 Apr, 11:50

Iran FM in Oman - Tehran Times

index-hr26 Apr, 11:58

Iranski zastupnik: Hormuški tjesnac neće se vratiti na stanje prije rata

Reuters26 Apr, 11:59

Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials - Reuters

bloomberg26 Apr, 12:13

Gunman at DC Gala Was Likely Targeting Officials, Blanche Says - Bloomberg.com

hvg26 Apr, 12:25

Putyin bejelentette, hogy Oroszország tovább erősíti Észak-Koreával a stratégiai partnernéget

seeking-alpha26 Apr, 13:13

Near-term odds of U.S.-Iran peace deal dip after a U-turn on Pakistan trip

express-tribune26 Apr, 13:23

Any US-Iran deal must guarantee security of Arab countries, Jordan's king says

aftonbladet26 Apr, 13:44

Irans utrikesminister tillbaka i Pakistan

svenska-dagbladet26 Apr, 13:44

Irans utrikesminister tillbaka i Pakistan

jerusalem-post26 Apr, 14:00

Strait of Hormuz should not reopen on Tehran’s terms - opinion

Al Jazeera26 Apr, 14:01

US-Iran conflict: What’s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?

die-presse26 Apr, 14:18

Irans Nachbarn wollen Friedensprozess retten [premium]

telex26 Apr, 14:19

A brit miniszterelnök és Trump a Hormuzi-szoros sürgős újranyitásáról tárgyaltak

DW26 Apr, 14:33

Drill, baby, drill? US, China fight for the future of energy

daily-mirror-lk26 Apr, 14:57

Trump was likely target of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner, US official says - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

24ur26 Apr, 15:00

Skozi Hormuško ožino zaplula luksuzna jahta za 500 milijonov

channel-news-asia26 Apr, 15:03

US-Iran peace hopes fade despite foreign minister's diplomatic push

vanguard-ng26 Apr, 15:09

Iran minister returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation

orf26 Apr, 15:23

Pakistan will Iran-Gespräche retten

le-figaro26 Apr, 16:00

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : le chef de la diplomatie iranienne rencontrera Vladimir Poutine à Moscou lundi

nikkei-asia26 Apr, 16:14

US-Iran peace hopes fade despite Araghchi's diplomatic push - Nikkei Asia

national-post26 Apr, 16:14

Iran refuses talks under threat after Trump scraps envoys’ Pakistan trip

indian-express26 Apr, 16:17

Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate: Trump on Tehran war

jamaica-gleaner26 Apr, 16:26

Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save negotiations with US - Jamaica Gleaner

CNN26 Apr, 16:26

An extraordinary moment for America’s media elite is all too ordinary in America - CNN

rzeczpospolita26 Apr, 16:28

Amerykanie przegrywają w Iraku. Iran umacnia wpływy, rośnie ryzyko chaosu

el-mundo26 Apr, 16:38

El negociador iraní vuelve a Islamabad en medio de las expectativas por una nueva ronda de negociaciones

geo-news26 Apr, 17:13

'Great people': Trump hails PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir for mediation efforts - Geo News

faz26 Apr, 17:26

Liveblog Irankrieg: Iranischer Außenminister in Moskau erwartet

aktuality-sk26 Apr, 17:31

Šéf iránskej diplomacie si ide po rady do Moskvy v čase zamrznutých rokovaní s USA

seneweb26 Apr, 17:38

"Win the war in Iran": Donald Trump's defiant message just after his evacuation - Seneweb

hotnews26 Apr, 17:40

După ce întâlnirea cu emisarii americani n-a mai avut loc, șeful delegației din Iran merge la Moscova, unde îi va raporta lui Putin stadiul negocierilor

ndtv26 Apr, 17:42

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Meets Asim Munir After Landing In Islamabad

Times of India26 Apr, 17:44

'Iran can call us': Trump rules out travel for talks as Araghchi returns to Pakistan

AP26 Apr, 18:26

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press - AP News

straits-times26 Apr, 18:59

Iran minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks - The Straits Times

protothema-en26 Apr, 19:04

Trump says he is having “good discussions” with Putin and Zelensky on Ukraine

n1-bih26 Apr, 19:05

Ruski mediji javljaju da je Rusija potvrdila posjetu šefa iranske diplomatije Moskvi

Dawn26 Apr, 19:13

'Great respect' for Pakistan and they will stay involved, but we are going to do it by phone: Trump on Iran talks

dh-les-sports26 Apr, 19:16

Juste avant de passer à l’acte, le tireur du gala de Washington avait laissé un manifeste : voici ce qu’il contenait

mkd-mk26 Apr, 19:31

Трамп: Омразата меѓу Путин и Зеленски е бесмислена. Луда е

cdm-me26 Apr, 19:48

Pogledajte šta je radio šef FBI-a dok se pucalo na Trampa

NPR26 Apr, 19:52

A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room

digi2426 Apr, 19:55

Ce a scris în „manifestul” său atacatorul de la dineul corespondenților de la Casa Albă: „Se pare că am surprins pe mulți astăzi”

The Independent26 Apr, 20:03

The history of violence against President Donald Trump

Yahoo26 Apr, 20:04

UFC CEO Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F---ing Awesome’ to Experience in Person

ukrinform26 Apr, 20:05

War update: 161 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors

n1-serbia26 Apr, 20:18

Bivši francuski predsednik: Čak i posle Trampa, Evropa treba da nauči da živi sama, bez podrške SAD

dagbladet26 Apr, 20:28

Derfor gjorde han det

Fox News26 Apr, 20:30

Bongino questions security perimeter at White House Correspondents' Dinner: 'Compressed too far'

newsbeast26 Apr, 20:32

Τραμπ: Κάνω καλές συζητήσεις με Πούτιν και Ζελένσκι – Το μίσος μεταξύ τους είναι γελοίο

iefimerida26 Apr, 20:33

Ανατροπή με το «μανιφέστο» του 31χρονου που άνοιξε πυρ στο δείπνο -Στο μικροσκόπιο του FBI το πότε η οικογένειά του ενημέρωσε τις Αρχές

Business Insider26 Apr, 20:35

Trump seizes on press dinner shooting to push his stalled White House ballroom: 'It has every highest level security feature'

balkan-web26 Apr, 20:37

Hetimet për sulmin gjatë darkës me korrespondentët e Shtëpisë së Bardhë, dyshohet se objektivi ishte Trump

France 2426 Apr, 20:41

A tutor with a manifesto: What we know about the US press gala shooting suspect

variety26 Apr, 20:46

UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F—ing Awesome’: ‘I Literally Took Every Minute of it In’

naftemporiki26 Apr, 20:46

Τραμπ: «Το μίσος μεταξύ του προέδρου Πούτιν και του προέδρου Ζελένσκι είναι γελοίο. Είναι τρελό»

danas26 Apr, 20:50

London sarađuje sa Vašingtonom posle napada na gala večeri, uoči posete kralja Čarlsa Trećeg

tmz26 Apr, 20:50

Alleged WHCD Gunman Cole Allen's LinkedIn Gives Glance Into His Background

delo26 Apr, 20:53

Poskus atentata na Trumpa in sindrom Luigija Mangioneja

NYT26 Apr, 20:54

After Correspondents Dinner Shooting, Rumors Swirl Online

observador26 Apr, 20:56

Quem é o mentalista ao lado de Trump quando se deu tiroteio

hindustan-times26 Apr, 20:58Latest update

Cole Allen seen in chilling video with Usha Vance? Here's the truth about WHCD shooter