Trump News for Sunday, April 26, 2026
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The Most Frightening Shooters Are the Smart Ones
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic
A manifesto-like email allegedly sent by the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooter suggests a murderous obsession with Trump’s politics.
Apr 26, 2026, 11:30 PM
Why The Secret Service Rushed JD Vance Out Before The President During The Security Incident At The White House
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
“Agents are trained to instinctively place themselves between the protectee and any potential danger,” Herrera said.
Apr 26, 2026, 11:21 PM
We Cannot Harden the World Against Every Attacker
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic
Tragedy was averted at a Washington hotel, but such moments will happen again.
Apr 26, 2026, 11:04 PM
“Taught Him A Lesson”: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attacker Identified As California Teacher
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
A California teacher was identified as the attacker who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Apr 26, 2026, 10:39 PM
Lloyd Blankfein finds the bright side in shooting at press dinner: 'No one was killed, and ended early'
Tracy Connor, Business Insider
The former Goldman Sachs CEO wrote on X that on the 'positive side,' the press dinner was 'exciting'
Apr 26, 2026, 10:24 PM
Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit
MEG KINNARD, Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is using the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday to try to pressure preservationists...
Apr 26, 2026, 10:24 PM
Donald Trump Tells ’60 Minutes’ About Moments Secret Service Scrambled To Get Him Out Of Hilton Ballroom: “I Wanted To See What Was Happening”
Ted Johnson, Deadline
60 Minutes released his first clip from its sit down with Donald Trump, in which the president described the moments that shots were heard in the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and he and other top officia…
Apr 26, 2026, 10:01 PM
Donald Trump Just Revealed Why He Thinks He's A Target For Attacks
Michaela Bramwell, Buzzfeed
"I hate to say I'm honored by that..." — Donald TrumpView Entire Post ›
Apr 26, 2026, 9:33 PM
Erika Kirk Faces Backlash After Comment Following Major Security Incident At White House Dinner
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
“Lol that lady always manages to be in the spotlight in every freaking situation," one person wrote.
Apr 26, 2026, 8:56 PM
TRUMP RUSHED OFF STAGE AS 'SHOTS FIRED'
Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals. Once a year the president, the press and all the president’s men and women assemble in a hotel ballroom. They drink and dine as if friends. They crack jokes. They dress…
Apr 26, 2026, 8:49 PM
Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Abbas Araghchi travels to Russia, where he will speak with "senior officials", Iran's foreign ministry says.
Apr 26, 2026, 8:47 PM
Trump seizes on press dinner shooting to push his stalled White House ballroom: 'It has every highest level security feature'
Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider
The shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has raised questions about the event's security. Trump says his White House ballroom is the solution.
Apr 26, 2026, 8:35 PM
A “manifesto” surfaces in WHCA shooting case
CK Smith, Salon
Investigators examine the suspect's writings as questions grow over motive and which officials were targeted
Apr 26, 2026, 8:22 PM
The New York Times says this is why the shooting didn't make its Sunday edition
Lakshmi Varanasi, Business Insider
While some believe the Times intentionally didn't feature the shooting in its print edition on Sunday, the reality is just a quirk of newsprint.
Apr 26, 2026, 7:34 PM
Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
President Donald Trump says suspect wrote an anti-Christian declaration and is 'sick guy'.
Apr 26, 2026, 6:03 PM
Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Suspect Reportedly Left Written Plans To Target Trump Administration Officials; WHCA To Meet
Ted Johnson, Deadline
The armed suspect who charged a security checkpoint at the White House House Correspondents’ Association Dinner planned to target Trump administration officials, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday, as a shaken press corps and hundreds of othe…
Apr 26, 2026, 5:48 PM
Why Lego is our most powerful art medium
Melanie McFarland, Salon
The viral Lego-style Iran War memes are the latest case of the toy being used as a building block for political art.
Apr 26, 2026, 5:30 PM
“Cannot be built fast enough”: Trump uses shooting to stump for White House ballroom
Alex Galbraith, Salon
The president said the attack on the White House Correspondents' Dinner was more proof he needs a ballroom.
Apr 26, 2026, 5:24 PM
What We Know About the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Suspected Shooter
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone
Cole Tomas Allen has been identified as the suspected gunman who opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Here's what we know:
Apr 26, 2026, 4:48 PM
The Preference for Conspiracy Infects Us All
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
After the attempted shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner, baseless speculation and conspiracy reigns across the political spectrum.
Apr 26, 2026, 4:27 PM
Photos: The aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
NPR Staff, NPR
A suspect has been arrested after firing shots at a security screening area at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night.
Apr 26, 2026, 3:59 PM
Netizens React To Major Security Incident At White House Dinner With Spicy Posts
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
On April 25, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner took an unexpected turn after what was supposed to be a glamorous night for politicians, journalists, celebrities, and public figures turned into a major security scare.
Apr 26, 2026, 3:38 PM
‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza
Mohammad Mansour, Al Jazeera English
Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
Apr 26, 2026, 3:32 PM
US-Iran conflict: What’s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.
Apr 26, 2026, 2:01 PM
Our colleague was in the room when chaos erupted at DC's annual press dinner. Here's what he thought about the security.
Insider Inc., Business Insider
Business Insider had a colleague as a guest at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This is his witness account.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:36 PM
What lies ahead for Gaza after ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon?
Maram Humaid, Al Jazeera English
Regional de-escalation may shift focus to Gaza, where deadlock over Hamas weapons, future governance threatens 'truce'.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:20 PM
What we know about the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
David Brennan, Abcnews.com
Law enforcement sources identified the suspect in a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner as Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:12 PM
Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
JULIE CARR SMYTH, Yahoo Entertainment
Ohio has a contested Republican primary for governor fast approaching, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race. Vivek...
Apr 26, 2026, 1:01 PM
Trump lost badly in Iran. How does he spin that as a win?
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon
No amount of late-night posting and Fox News bluster can make this world-historical humiliation look like victory
Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
What we know about Cole Allen, the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Tristan Anthony, Business Insider
Photos of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter posted online by President Donald Trump appear to match the LinkedIn profile of Cole Allen.
Apr 26, 2026, 12:14 PM
Shooting raises questions about Trump security
BBC News
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
Apr 26, 2026, 12:07 PM
Kerry Kennedy praises Jamie Raskin for protecting her at WHCA dinner
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill
Lawyer and activist Kerry Kennedy, the sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) late Saturday...
Apr 26, 2026, 11:50 AM
Timeline: Trump assassination attempts and security incidents
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Timeline reveals assassination attempts on Trump, including incidents during his presidency and campaign rallies.
Apr 26, 2026, 11:24 AM
How Netanyahu Hurt America’s Jews
Michael A. Cohen, The Atlantic
The Israeli prime minister’s focus is, as always, on himself and his near-term political needs. The plight of American Jews is simply not his concern.
Apr 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
Iran War: Israel Strikes Lebanon, Trump’s Negotiations Rug Pull, the View from the UAE
Nat Wilson Turner, Nakedcapitalism.com
Today's Iran War update includes Netanyahu ordering strikes on Lebanon, Trump rug pulling "negotiations" in Pakistan, the MSM publishing more bad war news for the US, and some takes from the UAE and Israel.
Apr 26, 2026, 10:54 AM
What we know about the suspected ‘assassination attempt’ on Donald Trump
Al Jazeera English
A man armed is in custody after trying to rush the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which Trump was attending.
Apr 26, 2026, 10:50 AM
A dark chapter returns: Stripping citizenship
Heather Digby Parton, Salon
The Justice Department's bid to denaturalize American citizens has roots in the Red Scare
Apr 26, 2026, 10:45 AM
I’m a Muslim who loves America. Trump and the GOP have crossed my red line
Mohammad Ali Salih, Salon
George W. Bush and Dick Cheney never went this far. Under Trump, it’s become acceptable to hate all Muslims
Apr 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
10 Sunday Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Tourists Are Staying Away from the U.S. in Droves: With the World Cup approaching and the country’s 250th anniversary also on tap this summer, 2026 was supposed to be a…
Apr 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
Donald Trump’s Spring Cleaning
Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker
The exact reasons are often left vague and the successors to be determined, but people are leaving the Administration—including three Cabinet secretaries.
Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
How the shooting unfolded
BBC News
President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:43 AM
What we know about press dinner shooting suspect
BBC News
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:37 AM
I paid my customers back for tariffs. My business has been on the phone with Customs trying to get our refund.
Dominick Reuter, Business Insider
Dame cofounder Alexandra Fine describes how she repaid customers for the Trump tariff surcharge and is seeking a refund for her business.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:29 AM
White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect was a part-time teacher, game developer
CBC News
The chief of the District of Columbia police department said investigators believe the suspect was a guest at the Washington Hilton hotel, where the annual dinner was taking place, but that no motive had been determined.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:23 AM
Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Was An Indie Games Developer
John Walker, Kotaku
Cole Tomas Allen had released one game on Steam, and was developing another
Apr 26, 2026, 9:18 AM
What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump evacuated from stage after firing at media gala; suspect Cole Tomas Allen in custody.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:08 AM
American “Micro-Militarism”
Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com
Or how defeat in the Iran War will accelerate American global decline.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
For students labeled 'emotionally disturbed,' separation can lead to isolation
Laurie Stern, NPR
Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
This startup wants to build an army of humanoid robot soldiers
Lloyd Lee, Business Insider
Foundation sent humanoid robots to Ukraine for a demonstration. CEO Sankaet Pathak said that in 5 to 10 years, they will be able to extract targets.
Apr 26, 2026, 8:11 AM
トランプ大統領の殺害を試みたPAYOKUが撮影される
damono3856, Itainews.com
1 名前：：2026/04/26(日) 12:12:09.39 ID:0ie7Darb0●.net Photos posted just now by President Donald J. Trump on TruthSocial, showing Cole Thomas Allen, 31, the suspect in tonight’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, on the gr...
Apr 26, 2026, 8:02 AM
World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents ’ dinner
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.
Apr 26, 2026, 7:57 AM
Washington shooting: Is Trump safe? What we know so far
Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English
The US president is unharmed after being rushed out of the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington.
Apr 26, 2026, 7:15 AM
Inside The Ballroom As Gunfire Was Heard, President Trump Was Rushed Away And Journalists Scrambled To Report The Story
Ted Johnson, Deadline
The catering staff at the Washington Hilton was just about to the main course — prime Chateaubriand and Maine lobster — when four loud, quick shots could be heard. With Donald Trump making his first appearance as president, the White House Correspondents’ Din…
Apr 26, 2026, 6:42 AM
EU Pressures Google to Grant Rival AI Assistants Same Android Access as Gemini Under DMA
Arthur Kay, Ghacks Technology News
The European Union has renewed its pressure on Google to open Android's ecosystem to competing AI assistants on equal terms with Gemini, citing requirements und Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post EU Pressures Google to Grant Rival AI Assistants Sam…
Apr 26, 2026, 6:37 AM
Iran war: What’s happening on day 58 as Tehran-Washington talks stall?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Trump calls off planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys, in the latest setback to efforts to end the war with Iran.
Apr 26, 2026, 6:29 AM
Business leaders, including Elon Musk and Dana White, react to the shooting at the DC press dinner
Cheryl Teh, Business Insider
Here's what big names in the business world are saying about the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC.
Apr 26, 2026, 5:05 AM
Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint
BBC News
Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
Apr 26, 2026, 4:27 AM
What we know about the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
BBC News
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from the premises after gunfire was heard.
Apr 26, 2026, 4:22 AM
WATCH: Suspect identified in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident
ABC News, Abcnews.com
A suspect has been identified in the shooting incident that occurred outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. ABC News' Pierre Thomas reports.
Apr 26, 2026, 4:09 AM
'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fears at correspondents' dinner
BBC News
Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.
Apr 26, 2026, 4:08 AM
Trump says shooting by ‘would-be assassin’ points to need for White House ballroom as questions are raised about security at correspondents dinner
Jason Ma, Yahoo Entertainment
"This is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we're planning at the White House," Trump said
Apr 26, 2026, 4:00 AM
Trump confirms officer shot at White House Correspondents’ gala
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump has called a shooter who tried to rush the White House Correspondents’ gala, ‘a sick person.’
Apr 26, 2026, 3:57 AM
WATCH: Trump speaks after shooting incident outside White House Correspondents' Dinner
ABC News, Abcnews.com
President Trump and acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speak to the press after a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night.
Apr 26, 2026, 3:36 AM
Gunfire erupts at WHCA dinner, Trump evacuated
CK Smith, Salon
Suspect armed with multiple firearms stopped at security checkpoint; only an officer injured in response
Apr 26, 2026, 3:20 AM
Trump Reveals “Shocking” Reaction To WHCD Shooting, “A Dangerous Profession” Being POTUS; Releases Photo Of “Nutjob” Suspect
Dominic Patten, Deadline
“It’s always shocking when something like this happens,” Donald Trump said tonight about the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. “It was either a tray or a bullet,” he said he heard before agents hustled him to safety. “When you are impactful t…
Apr 26, 2026, 3:03 AM
Erika Kirk breaks down in tears backstage...
Alana Loftus, Themirror.com
Erika Kirk breaks down in tears backstage... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:VIDEO: DINNER 'SUSPECT' ON GROUND...
Apr 26, 2026, 2:55 AM
Trump speaks after shooter apprehended outside White House Correspondents' Dinner
Yahoo Entertainment
Apr 26, 2026, 2:44 AM
WATCH: Shooting incident reported outside White House Correspondents' Dinner
ABC News, Abcnews.com
President Trump and other dignitaries were removed by security after a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
Apr 26, 2026, 2:41 AM
Trump live: US president safe after shots fired near correspondents’ dinner
Zaid Sabah, Zsombor Peter, Al Jazeera English
Trump says shooter apprehended and that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are 'in perfect condition'.
Apr 26, 2026, 2:10 AM
Trump Fired The Entire National Science Board. Here's Why That Matters
John Drake, Contributor, John Drake, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johndrake/, Forbes
Trump fired all 24 members of the National Science Board, the body that oversees NSF. The institutional design that built American science is at stake.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:54 AM
A Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Missy Ryan, The Atlantic
The president is safe after chaos at the Washington Hilton, and a suspect is reportedly in custody.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:43 AM
Shooting suspect at correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump officials, says acting attorney general
CBC News
Apr 26, 2026, 1:34 AM
Ex-Priests And Nuns Revealed Why They Left Their Positions, And It's So Fascinating
Lauren Garafano, Buzzfeed
"I had to choose between the church and being gay. I chose being gay."View Entire Post ›
Apr 26, 2026, 1:31 AM
Donald and Melania Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone
Donald and Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday night after loud noises were heard in the ballroom.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:21 AM
Trump rushed from ballroom after suspected gunshots heard
BBC News
The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:13 AM
Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no sign of injuries
Express Global Desk, The Indian Express
The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:13 AM
Trump, first lady removed by security after incident at correspondents dinner
Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com
The White House Correspondents Dinner takes place at the Washington Hilton.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:05 AM
Trump whisked away from White House correspondents' dinner, attendees take cover
CBC News
Attendees including U.S. President Donald Trump took cover at the White House correspondents dinner on Saturday after a loud noise, video from the scene showed, and he was taken away by Secret Service agents.
Apr 26, 2026, 12:53 AM
Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, Business Insider
President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Apr 26, 2026, 12:49 AM
Shots Fired At White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump Evacuated, Guests On The Floor
Dominic Patten, Deadline
Donald Trump and other dignitaries have been hustled out of the White House Correspondents Dinner after shots were fired. As guest at the event leap under tables under orders from the Secret Service, POTUS, the First Lady, the Vice President, mentalist Oz Pe…
Apr 26, 2026, 12:44 AM
Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration
Dan Garisto, Nature.com
Members of the National Science Board, which the US Congress founded in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination.
Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under siege, Trump cancels envoys’ trip
Zaid Sabah, Zsombor Peter, Al Jazeera English
Trump says Iran did not make a satisfactory offer, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departs Pakistan.
Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 AM