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The ballroom ploy just might work

The incident at the WHCD might help Trump get his ballroom built, but it’s not the quick security fix he’s selling

Salon

Watch: New footage of shooter Cole Allen casing hotel before White House dinner attack released

Federal prosecutors released surveillance video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, armed with guns and knives, to assassinate Donald Trump. The footage depicts Allen breaching a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Hotel. He exchanged gunfire with agents, injuring one officer, before being…

The Times of India

Hilton’s Q1 Report Put One Big Question Front and Center for 2026

Hilton stock holds steady after Q1 earnings beat as broader travel demand and strong pipeline growth support its long-term outlook.

MarketBeat

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'Unlikable' Erika Kirk Criticised After Releasing 'Unsettling' Address On Media Dehumanisation

Erika Kirk's video addressing media criticism after her husband's assassination has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting her and others accusing her of exploiting tragedy.

International Business Times UK

Hilton CEO says the middle class is back. His competitors disagree

Hilton is the contrarian in a travel and hospitality sector that has been leaning into luxury as its primary growth engine.

Fortune

DOJ details planning of man charged with White House dinner shooting

Federal prosecutors told a judge Wednesday about an accused gunman’s planning before attempting to breach a Washington ballroom Saturday night in a failed attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump and top administration officials. In a memorandum requesting 31-year-old Cole Allen be kept in custody before his eventual trial, U.S. Attorney…

Roll Call

Erika Kirk Traumatised: 'Tearful' TPUSA CEO Recalls 'Evil' Shooting Attack at Washington Hilton

Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of founder Charlie Kirk, has spoken out after being filmed in tears during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting at the Washington Hilton, describing it as a 'traumatic' example of 'evil in our country.'

International Business Times UK

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Does Marriott’s Massive Rally Mean It’s Time to Check Out?

After a strong run, Marriott stock is near record highs, leaving investors to weigh whether the momentum can continue from here.

MarketBeat

John Hinckley Jr calls Trump press gala shooting at same hotel he shot Reagan ‘spooky’

Hinckley says ‘bad things keep happening’ at Washington Hilton and it was ‘not a secure place to hold big events’

The Guardian - US

Secret Service Agent Protected President Trump Despite Unpaid Status During Record 72-Day DHS Shutdown

DHS shutdown reaches 72 days, leaving Secret Service agents who shielded Trump at WHCD and 100,000 workers facing missed pay. Speaker Johnson blocks Senate bill, prolonging the crisis.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Secret Service agents see security gap after DC dinner attack: ‘A positive outcome, not a successful one’

‘The system worked. Could it be much better? Yes,’ said Bobby McDonald, who protected then-presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush

The Independent UK

‘You’re a disgrace’: Trump sat down with 60 Minutes less than 24 hours after the Hilton shooting. It did not go the way anyone expected

Denied before the accusation came

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The Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Is No Excuse for More Security Theater

Calls for more aggressive security measures evoke the post-9/11 security theater that brought us the TSA.

Reason

DOJ Leverages Trump Assassination Attempt to Demand Lawsuit Dismissal: 'Your Case Puts President Life at Grave Risk'

The Justice Department demands the dismissal of a lawsuit against White House ballroom construction, citing security risks after an attack on President Trump at the Washington Hilton.

International Business Times UK

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'President Trump Was Truly Fearless': Karoline Leavitt Claims WHCD Shooter 'Sought to Assassinate' the POTUS

The White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted by gunfire, leading to chaos. President Trump was praised for his response, while social media questioned the incident's authenticity.

International Business Times UK

'Fake' Erika Kirk Faces 'Despicable' Allegations Over 'Staged' PR Video Following Hilton Shooting

Erika Kirk's emotional exit from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting scene has sparked online accusations of staging a PR moment, despite her history with political violence.

International Business Times UK

Aaron Parnas Showed How Simple It Was to Get Inside the Washington Hilton on the Night of the WHCD Shooting

TikTok creator Aaron Parnas exposed security lapses at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, sparking debate over the Washington Hilton's suitability as a venue for high-profile events.

The Independent UK

Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel

The sound of gunfire at the Washington Hilton Hotel carried echoes of President Ronald Reagan's shooting outside the same hotel more than four decades ago

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The Independent UK

Top Trump figures at odds over future of Secret Service chief amid claims of lax security at dinner, report claims

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles tells administration officials, ‘It’s on the boys’ to decide if Secret Service director needs to be replaced

The Independent UK

Trump calls ‘third rate’ ABC News anchor morning after correspondents’ dinner shooting with two things on his mind

Karl says Trump, who has often insulted him, checked to see if he was OK and spoke about unity

The Guardian - US

Trump claims gala shooting gives urgency to White House ballroom plan

President presses case for controversial $400m project following White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

International Business Times UK

Eerie Foreshadowing: The Heart-Stopping Moment Karoline Leavitt Predicted 'Shots Fired' Just Before WHCD Shooting Began

Gunfire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt to flee the Washington Hilton after her eerie 'shots will be fired' remark on live TV.

International Business Times UK

Trump Prioritises Infrastructure Over Security Reform Following Shooting at White House Social Event – 'We Need a Ballroom'

Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump pushes for a new ballroom, citing security needs. The project faces legal challenges and raises conflict-of-interest concerns.

International Business Times

5 Key Facts About Cole Allen: Suspect in Trump WHCA Dinner Assassination Attempt

Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California teacher identified as the suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, has emerged as a central figure in the latest apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Authorities describe him as a lone actor who allegedly bypassed security at…

The Independent UK

Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner

A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists’ dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders

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