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King Charles' Washington Trip: Why Queen Elizabeth 'Would Have Pulled The Plug' Amid Gun Violence Fears

King Charles presses ahead with a tense state visit to Washington just days after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner, as a former royal aide claims Queen Elizabeth would have 'pulled the plug' in the current climate.

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Donald Trump praises 'brave' King Charles

Donald Trump has praised "brave" King Charles for pressing on with his state visit to America, despite the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the weekend.

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‘Violence has no place in a democracy’: Obama condemns White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting

A shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting former President Obama to condemn violence in democracy and praise Secret Service bravery. The assailant, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after firing shots outside the venue. President Trump, unharmed, suggested the attacker was a 'lone wolf' and hoped…

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“Taught Him A Lesson”: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attacker Identified As California Teacher

A California teacher was identified as the attacker who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit

The Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project

The Independent 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

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an attacker. Many facts remain unclear after a gunman stormed the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

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

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals

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 Independent UK

Trump claims gala shooting gives urgency to White House ballroom plan

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

The Guardian - US

UFC president Dana White says experience at press dinner shooting was ‘awesome’

While many of those present during the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner were shocked, UFC CEO Dana White seemed to enjoy himself

The Guardian - US

Netizens Roast White House Dinner Security Incident With Sharp Memes

Here are the most hilarious memes from online users after the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident.

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Why Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents’ dinner shooting seals deal for $400M White House ballroom

Trump and allies — including the Pennsylvania Democrat — claim controversial East Wing demolition replacement is necessary to mitigate security risks

The Independent 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.

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Axios

GOP backs controversial White House ballroom after shooting

Republicans point to the incident as a reason to fast-track the $400 million project.

International Business Times

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 new report.

International Business Times UK

Will King Charles Cancel His US Visit After the Trump Dinner Shooting? Security Protocols Explained

King Charles's upcoming US visit faces scrutiny following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Security measures are under review, but the visit is still expected to proceed.

The Guardian - US

I’ve covered Trump for a decade. At the White House correspondents’ dinner, darkness came viscerally close

Men in tuxedos and women in dresses dove under tables, like a scene from a dozen Hollywood movies, but now it was happening to me

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The Times of India

Trump survives White House dinner shooting scare as armed 'tutor' held -- key points

A shooting scare near the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced the evacuation of President Trump and other top officials. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after allegedly charging a security checkpoint with multiple weapons. An officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest. Investigations into the…

Evening Standard

Moment 'gunman' runs past security at White House correspondents' dinner

Donald Trump shares footage of ‘thug’ sprinting past security at the White House correspondents’ dinner

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President Donald Trump reflects on 'very dangerous' job after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

US leader Donald Trump has described being president a "very dangerous profession" during a hastily-assembled press conference after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday (25.04.26) night.

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Shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The White House Correspondents' Dinner was cancelled just minutes after it began after a man charged past a security checkpoint and shots were fired.

The Independent UK

Kari Lake calls out lax security as world wonders how a shooter was able to get near Trump at Correspondents’ Dinner

Questions are being raised about attendees of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner not being asked to show photo identification, with no cross-checking of names, especially with President Trump making his first appearance at the event

The Times of India

'Shots will be fired': Karoline Leavitt’s pre-dinner comments go viral after White House shooting

A shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner saw President Trump evacuated after a suspect armed with multiple weapons breached a security checkpoint. Secret Service agents engaged the individual, with one officer sustaining non-critical injuries. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended. Trump later described the event…

The Independent UK

‘Don’t know why, but I recognized the sound as gunshots. Then I saw President Trump swarmed and a sight that really shook me’

SPECIAL REPORT: People told me they thought a server had dropped a tray behind closed doors. For some reason, I knew better, Andrew Feinberg reports from inside the Hilton ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as mayhem ensued

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