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Shooting Incident Disrupts Trump Gala, Raises Security Concerns

A shooting incident at a Washington hotel during a Trump gala disrupted the event and raised questions about the former president's security. A suspect is due in court, while social media posts questioned the authenticity of the event.

27 Apr, 01:39 — 27 Apr, 18:36
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APVery High5h ago

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack - AP News

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack  AP News

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BBCHigh4h ago

Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting

Oz Pearlman says he thought they were "about to die" as he and the US president lay half-a-metre apart on the ground during the incident.

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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

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

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le-mondeHigh7h ago

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.'

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

DoJ pressures group to drop lawsuit against Trump’s ballroom after gala shooting

Trump officials use incident at correspondents’ dinner to pitch case for $400m project, arguing it will be ‘safe space’ US politics live – latest updates The US Department of J (DoJ) has used the weekend shooting in Washington DC to pressure a preservation group to drop a lawsuit seeking to halt the construction of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom. Several Trump administration officials, including the president, seized on the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinne...

By Richard Luscombe

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NPRHigh4h ago

Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.

The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.

By Brittney Melton

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Jim Jordan blames left-wing rhetoric after armed assailant disrupts WHCA Dinner

Rep. Jim Jordan says the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner reflects a dangerous political climate fueled by left-wing rhetoric.

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CNNMostly Factual6h ago

Security has long been top of mind for Melania Trump. She faced those concerns in a new way this weekend - CNN

Security has long been top of mind for Melania Trump. She faced those concerns in a new way this weekend  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

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.

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DWHigh6h ago

US news: Suspect in DC gala shooting to appear in court

A suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to be formally charged in court. Plus, Britain's King Charles III is headed to the US after a security review cleared the planned trip.

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France 24High1h ago

King Charles heads to Washington on a mission to restore UK-US relationship

Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III lands in Washington on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight. France 24's Philip Turle takes a look at the agenda and what might be at stake.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Posts with the word ‘staged’ spike on social media after users cast doubt on DC dinner shooting

Unfounded theories ranged from the timing of the shooting being a ‘distraction’ from the war in Iran to giving Trump another justification for his $400 million ballroom

By Rhian Lubin

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EL PAISMostly Factual7h ago

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

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala

Cole Allen, 31, is set to make his first appearance in Washington federal court today afternoon

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual5h ago

Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect to be Arraigned

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

Trump wants to rename ICE as 'NICE', and the reason is...

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Who is Norah O’Donnell? Trump slams CBS reporter as ‘horrible person’ for confronting him with Cole Allen's manifesto

Donald Trump criticized CBS reporter Norah O’Donnell during a '60 Minutes' interview for quoting a manifesto linked to shooter Cole Allen.

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straits-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court - The Straits Times

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual7h ago

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

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says

Araghchi told reporters in Russia that Trump requested negotiations because the US has not achieved any of its objectives.

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ndtvMostly Factual5h ago

Opinion: Opinion | Trump's 'Hellhole' Comment Might Just Be A Favour To India

Trump is a symptom, not the system. He has just removed the euphemism, the 'polite' version of the condescension the Empire had so far hid behind. If anything, the question now is what to do with this clarity.

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DawnMostly Factual7h ago

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)

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irish-independent11h ago

Trump faces domestic pressure to end war but says: 'If Iran want to talk, they can come to us... you know, there is a telephone’

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual5h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court

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The ObserverMostly Factual7h ago

White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials - The Observer

White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials  The Observer

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The WeekMostly Factual2h ago

DC press gala suspect ‘likely’ targeting Trump, DOJ says

The suspect was believed to have acted alone

By Peter Weber, The Week US

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the-journal4h ago

How close did the suspected gunman get to the US President in the latest Trump shooting?

Questions have arisen once again over the level of security for the US president.

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billboardMostly Factual4h ago

Frequent Trump Antagonist Bruce Springsteen Offers ‘Prayer of Thanks’ That President Wasn’t Injured During White House Correspondents’ Dinner Incident

The rock icon told fans during his Sunday (April 26) show that we can disagree, but in no way, shape or form is "political violence of any kind" acceptable.

By Gil Kaufman

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swissinfoHigh9h ago

Swiss ambassador kept calm as White House press gala shooting unfolded - SWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss ambassador kept calm as White House press gala shooting unfolded  SWI swissinfo.ch

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tmzMixed2h ago

President Trump Calls Norah O'Donnell a 'Disgrace' for Asking Pedophile Question

President Trump got hot under the collar during his "60 Minutes" interview with Norah O'Donnell that aired Sunday night, slamming her for bringing up Jeffrey Epstein's pedophile ways in connection with the White House Correspondents' Dinner alleged…

By TMZ Staff

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arab-newsMixed10h ago

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Arab News

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court  Arab News

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express-tribuneMostly Factual12h ago

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

Attacker targeted president, senior officials in latest bout of US political violence

By AFP

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

MAHA Advocates To Converge In Washington For 'People Vs. Poison' Rally

MAHA Advocates To Converge In Washington For 'People Vs. Poison' Rally Authored by Jeff Louderbeck via The Epoch Times, A bipartisan crowd of Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) proponents is set to converge on the U.S. Supreme Court steps on the morning of April 27 and bring attention to the Trump administration’s handling of glyphosate and alleged health hazards stemming from use of the chemical. Glyphosate is the main chemical in Roundup, a product made by Bayer subsidiary M...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily SabahMixed5h ago

Trump security faces growing scrutiny as gala shooter due in court

An attack at a gala attended by President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials has put the event’s security arrangements under scrutiny, as the suspected shooter was set to appea...

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nmeMostly Factual5h ago

White House shooting suspect’s indie game has been taken offline

‘Bohrdom’ is a “skill-based, non-violent asymmetrical fighting game” The post White House shooting suspect’s indie game has been taken offline appeared first on NME.

By Ali Shutler

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tempo-englishMostly Factual5h ago

Who Is Cole Allen, the White House Dinner Breach Suspect? - Tempo.co English

Who Is Cole Allen, the White House Dinner Breach Suspect?  Tempo.co English

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global-timesLow13h ago

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports - Global Times

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports  Global Times

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egypt-independentMostly Factual9h ago

Sisi condemns assassination attempt against Trump - Egypt Independent

Sisi condemns assassination attempt against Trump  Egypt Independent

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Dhaka Tribune

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court  Dhaka Tribune

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protothema-enMixed7h ago

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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lrt-englishMostly Factual8h ago

Lithuanian leaders condemn attack in Washington - LRT

Lithuanian leaders condemn attack in Washington  LRT

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security

"I can't imagine that there's any profession that is more dangerous," Donald Trump said of his job, just hours after he was at the centre of yet another major security incident.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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morocco-world-newsMixed6h ago

Morocco Condemns Armed Attack at Washington Gala, Expresses Solidarity

Morocco has strongly condemned the armed attack that targeted a major event in Washington attended by US President Donald Trump, expressing solidarity with the American leader and the people of the United States. The post Morocco Condemns Armed Attack at Washington Gala, Expresses Solidarity appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

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senewebMixed14h ago

The Washington gala shooter appeared to be targeting high-ranking officials in the Trump administration (US Justice Department) - Seneweb

The Washington gala shooter appeared to be targeting high-ranking officials in the Trump administration (US Justice Department)  Seneweb

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First report: seneweb · 27 Apr, 01:39Full coverage: 86 · 17hWindow: 17h
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seneweb27 Apr, 01:39First to report

The Washington gala shooter appeared to be targeting high-ranking officials in the Trump administration (US Justice Department) - Seneweb

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global-times27 Apr, 02:45

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports - Global Times

2h later
express-tribune27 Apr, 04:28

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

1h later
irish-independent27 Apr, 05:30

Trump faces domestic pressure to end war but says: 'If Iran want to talk, they can come to us... you know, there is a telephone’

dhaka-tribune27 Apr, 05:40

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Dhaka Tribune

arab-news27 Apr, 06:06

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Arab News

press-tv27 Apr, 06:56

‘I’m not a pedophile’: Trump lashes out at reporter for reading gunman’s manifesto - PressTV

swissinfo27 Apr, 07:10

Swiss ambassador kept calm as White House press gala shooting unfolded - SWI swissinfo.ch

egypt-independent27 Apr, 07:30

Sisi condemns assassination attempt against Trump - Egypt Independent

lrt-english27 Apr, 07:56

Lithuanian leaders condemn attack in Washington - LRT

rzeczpospolita27 Apr, 08:33

Plany się nie zmieniły, Trump planuje przyjąć Karola III. „Będzie bezpieczny”

n1-bih27 Apr, 08:38

Otkrili šta je pisalo na misterioznoj poruci pokazanoj Trumpu tokom napada

Al Jazeera27 Apr, 08:39

Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala

EL PAIS27 Apr, 08:45

The suspect in the WHCD attack faces arraignment in Washington

meta-mk27 Apr, 08:48

Трамп ја нападна водителката на „60 минути“ откако таа го прочита манифестот на вооружениот напаѓач

Dawn27 Apr, 08:53

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

protothema-en27 Apr, 08:58

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

hvg27 Apr, 09:00

14 százalékkal ugrottak meg egyetlen év alatt az európai fegyverkezési kiadások, mert több kormány sem bízik már meg Trumpban

NYT27 Apr, 09:04

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

die-presse27 Apr, 09:05

Der Attentäter von Washington: Der Tech-Nerd, der nicht „die andere“ Wange hinhalten wollte [premium]

indian-express27 Apr, 09:15

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

dagbladet27 Apr, 09:25

Tredje attentatforsøk: - Styggere enn noen gang

le-monde27 Apr, 09:25

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

The Observer27 Apr, 09:26

White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials - The Observer

morgunbladid27 Apr, 09:40

Myndskeið: Borðaði rólegur á meðan allt lék á reiðiskjálfi

svenska-dagbladet27 Apr, 09:44

Efter skotten: Trump i intervjubråk om manifest

dh-les-sports27 Apr, 09:59

Durant les tirs au gala de la presse de la Maison Blanche, “l’homme salade” n'a pas bougé: “Je ne voulais pas salir mon smoking”

CNN27 Apr, 10:00

Security has long been top of mind for Melania Trump. She faced those concerns in a new way this weekend - CNN

cdm-me27 Apr, 10:05

Jakovina: Pucnjava u SAD-u pogonsko gorivo za teoretičare zavjera

straits-times27 Apr, 10:08

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court - The Straits Times

orf27 Apr, 10:13

Berichte über falsche Sicherheitsstufe

morocco-world-news27 Apr, 10:15

Morocco Condemns Armed Attack at Washington Gala, Expresses Solidarity

el-mundo27 Apr, 10:21

Así viví el tiroteo en la cena con Trump: "Agentes vestidos de negro lanzaban las sillas al aire para poder evacuar al fiscal general o al jefe del Pentágono"

DW27 Apr, 10:23

US news: Suspect in DC gala shooting to appear in court

tempo-english27 Apr, 10:36

Who Is Cole Allen, the White House Dinner Breach Suspect? - Tempo.co English

mkd-mk27 Apr, 10:43

„Не сум педофил, вие сте ужасни!“: Трамп се разбесни кога водителката го прочита манифестот на неговиот напаѓач (ВИДЕО)

yle-uutiset27 Apr, 10:46

Washingtonin epäiltyä ampujaa odotetaan oikeuden eteen - kohteena uskotaan olleen Trump

channel-news-asia27 Apr, 11:01

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court

la-vanguardia27 Apr, 11:03

“No me iba a tirar al suelo con mi esmoquin nuevo”: Un hombre sorprende en las redes por su impasividad ante tiroteo contra Trump

nme27 Apr, 11:10

White House shooting suspect’s indie game has been taken offline

AP27 Apr, 11:16

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack - AP News

Daily Sabah27 Apr, 11:18

Trump security faces growing scrutiny as gala shooter due in court

ndtv27 Apr, 11:22

Opinion: Opinion | Trump's 'Hellhole' Comment Might Just Be A Favour To India

il-sole-24-ore27 Apr, 11:24

Re Carlo III alla corte di Trump per riallacciare la “special relationship” con gli Usa

Yahoo27 Apr, 11:26

Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect to be Arraigned

danas27 Apr, 11:36

„Specijalan odnos“ na teškom testu: Kralj Čarls u četvorodnevnoj poseti Sjedinjenim Državama

politiken27 Apr, 11:48

Formodet gerningsmand svinede Trump til i sit manifest – og så angreb han

de-volkskrant27 Apr, 11:58

De relatie tussen het VK en de VS is in tijden niet zo kil geweest. Kan Charles de banden weer opwarmen?

aktualne-cz27 Apr, 11:59

„Co sakra dělá tajná služba?“ Jak blízko se útočníkovi podařilo dostat k Trumpovi

BBC27 Apr, 11:59

Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting

the-journal27 Apr, 12:01

How close did the suspected gunman get to the US President in the latest Trump shooting?

observador27 Apr, 12:01

"Liguem, se quiserem conversar", diz Trump ao Irão

aktuality-sk27 Apr, 12:02

Trump zvoláva krízovú radu o vojne s Iránom. Bielemu domu dochádza trpezlivosť s Teheránom

Times of India27 Apr, 12:07

Trump wants to rename ICE as 'NICE', and the reason is...

NPR27 Apr, 12:11

Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.

billboard27 Apr, 12:19

Frequent Trump Antagonist Bruce Springsteen Offers ‘Prayer of Thanks’ That President Wasn’t Injured During White House Correspondents’ Dinner Incident

hotnews27 Apr, 12:30

Regele Charles, vizită cu miză majoră la Washington: Capcanele diplomatice ale întâlnirii cu Trump, sub umbra atacului de la Casa Albă și a dosarului Epstein

delfi-lt27 Apr, 12:33

Įskaitė, ką per šaudynių paniką Vašingtone ištarė Vance'as

tvn2427 Apr, 12:40

Czy przyjęcie z udziałem Trumpa było odpowiednio zabezpieczone? Coraz więcej pytań

The Guardian27 Apr, 12:40

DoJ pressures group to drop lawsuit against Trump’s ballroom after gala shooting

24ur27 Apr, 12:43

S Trumpom si je gledal iz oči v oči in razmišljal, da bosta umrla

naftemporiki27 Apr, 12:48

«Κοιταζόμασταν στα μάτια με τον Τραμπ»: Ο μένταλιστ Όζ Πέρλμαν περιγράφει τη στιγμή που έπεσαν στο έδαφος για να καλυφθούν

index-hr27 Apr, 12:49

Sve je više detalja o napadaču na Trumpovoj večeri: "Bio je jako stabilan"

berlingske27 Apr, 13:18

Skudepisode giver Trump politisk pusterum – dagens historier er udvalgt af international kommentator Birgitte Borup

hindustan-times27 Apr, 13:39

Who is Norah O’Donnell? Trump slams CBS reporter as ‘horrible person’ for confronting him with Cole Allen's manifesto

iefimerida27 Apr, 13:43

Οι 3 απόπειρες εναντίον του Τραμπ -Πώς τις «εκμεταλλεύεται» πολιτικά

n1-serbia27 Apr, 13:45

Tramp sa glavnim savetnicima za bezbednost razgovara o Iranu

tmz27 Apr, 13:50

President Trump Calls Norah O'Donnell a 'Disgrace' for Asking Pedophile Question

der-standard27 Apr, 14:05

Land der Gewalt

klix-ba27 Apr, 14:14

Erdogan nazvao Trumpa nakon pucnjave u Washingtonu: "Gnusan čin protiv demokratije i slobode medija"

The Week27 Apr, 14:27

DC press gala suspect ‘likely’ targeting Trump, DOJ says

zerohedge27 Apr, 14:30

MAHA Advocates To Converge In Washington For 'People Vs. Poison' Rally

irozhlas27 Apr, 14:51

Útočník na Trumpa využil slabin v bezpečnosti. Kritika zní ze stran hostů galavečera i Republikánů

digi2427 Apr, 14:52

Preşedintele Donald Trump susţine o propunere făcută pe o reţea socială: Vrea să redenumească agenția ICE în „NICE”

luxemburger-wort27 Apr, 14:59

Warum sich „freundliche Attentäter“ später radikalisierte

Fox News27 Apr, 14:59

Jim Jordan blames left-wing rhetoric after armed assailant disrupts WHCA Dinner

France 2427 Apr, 14:59

King Charles heads to Washington on a mission to restore UK-US relationship

le-figaro27 Apr, 15:01

La résistance de l’Iran place la Chine en meilleure position pour recevoir Donald Trump

newsbeast27 Apr, 15:02

Αραγτσί: Εξετάζουμε το αίτημα Τραμπ για νέες διαπραγματεύσεις

delo27 Apr, 15:13

Kraljev obisk po streljanju v Washingtonu: Trump obljublja, da bo zelo varen

aftonbladet27 Apr, 15:14

Klippet från attacken förbryllar: ”Galningar”

The Independent27 Apr, 15:14

Posts with the word ‘staged’ spike on social media after users cast doubt on DC dinner shooting

faz27 Apr, 15:16

F. A. Z. PODCAST FÜR DEUTSCHLAND: Attentatsversuch auf Trump: „Seele der USA auf der Intensivstation“

national-post27 Apr, 15:17

Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala

myjoyonline27 Apr, 15:19

Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security

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jerusalem-post27 Apr, 18:36Latest update

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says