Even Before the Gunfire. Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence

Gunfire at a press gala on Saturday underscored the ever growing club of political figures whose lives have been upended by violence.

By Lisa Lerer

Iranian FM blames US for failure of talks as he lands in Russia for diplomatic tour

Speaking from Russia, where he is scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US's 'excessive demands' had led the first round of peace talks, held in Pakistan, to fail 'despite progress.'

White House press dinner shooting raises questions over security at event

Secret Service director says security succeeded in stopping shooter before he could do further harm but others disagree The shooting in the White House correspondents’ gala has prompted questions over security with some asking how a shooter was able to get close to where Donald Trump and many other senior administration officials were gathered and many others praising the actions of law enforcement that swiftly stopped the attack. As details about the shooting at the Washington Hilton continu...

By Edward Helmore

Alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter set to appear in federal court

The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

By Joe Hernandez

Ro Khanna says DHS must be funded after pressed on WHCD shooting fallout

Rep. Ro Khanna praised Secret Service, called for bipartisan action and improved venue security after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala

After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents' dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.

Investigators probe motives of US press gala shooting suspect

Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by Donald Trump planned to assassinate the US president and multiple top officials, as they continue to probe suspects exact motives. France 24's Andrew Hillier has the latest.

By FRANCE24

Minister casts doubt on King Charles’ public walkabout during US state visit after White House press dinner shooting

King Charles’ security was reviewed following an attempted attack on Donald Trump at a dinner on Saturday night

By Millie Cooke

The suspect in the WHCD attack faces arraignment in Washington

Cole Tomas Allen is due to answer charges including using a firearm and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon

By Macarena Vidal Liy

From Obama's punchline to a shooter's target: Donald Trump's 15-year twist of fate at White House press dinner

15 years after he became the subject of a “running joke”, Trump he returned to the same hotel for the same annual event, and was rushed out amid gunfire

Iran mocks Trump with Lego-style diss track after White House dinner scare, watch

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court on Monday over a shooting that marks the latest spasm of political violence in deeply divided America. Administration officials said the suspect in Saturday night’s shocking attack apparently aimed to kill Trump and senior officials at the press dinner in a Washington hotel, in what would be the third attempt on the president’s life in two years. Trump, who was rushed out of the ballro...

By none@none.com (AFP)

King Charles jets to US for trip overshadowed by Iran quarrel and shooting

Most high-profile visit of Charles' reign marks first visit to the country by a British monarch for two decades

By Reuters

Bruce Springsteen makes powerful statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

“We can be critical of those in power… but there is no place in any way, shape, or form for political violence of any kind in our beloved United States” The post Bruce Springsteen makes powerful statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth

How the Secret Service agent was saved from the armed attacker who opened fire thanks to his mobile phone

The head of communications of the US Secret Service stated that the protective gear worn by the agent who was shot by the 31-year-old assailant “likely helped prevent a potential tragedy” The post How the Secret Service agent was saved from the armed attacker who opened fire thanks to his mobile phone appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks

Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo