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WHCD Shooting Suspect Identified; Sister's Journalism Career Draws Attention
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, was apprehended before reaching the ballroom at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner; his sister has worked at Texas Tribune, CalMatters, and Pew Research Center.
Who Are The Wide Awakes? What We Know About Group Tied to Cole Allen
The 31-year-old California teacher faces federal charges after allegedly shooting a law enforcement agent at the WHCA dinner.
Elon Musk v. Sam Altman: Federal Trial Begins as Billionaires Clash Over OpenAI's Future
Musk alleges he was swindled out of millions and that OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission; Altman calls the suit jealousy-driven
Elon Musk v. OpenAI: What to Know About the High-Stakes California Trial
The Tesla boss is suing Sam Altman and Microsoft for billions, alleging they betrayed OpenAI's original non-profit mission as the race toward artificial general intelligence accelerates.
With New Student Loan Changes, Borrowers Fear Unsustainable Payments as Experts Warn of Default Crisis
The Biden-era SAVE repayment plan is ending, leaving 7 million borrowers to navigate higher payments in a system experts say is understaffed and overwhelmed.
Republicans Blame Democrats for Political Rhetoric After WHCD Security Breach
GOP links Saturday's incident to Democratic rhetoric and uses it as leverage in DHS funding standoff with Congress.
ProPublica and Philadelphia Inquirer Seek Opioid Victim Stories on Settlement Trust Payments
Reporters are investigating how individuals compensated for addiction harm have fared under court-appointed bankruptcy trusts funded by three major drugmakers.
Melania Trump Responds to Jimmy Kimmel Jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Calls Remarks 'Corrosive'
The first lady turned 56 this week and has faced sustained criticism throughout her time in the role, from late-night comedy to fashion industry snubs.
Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins Describe Chaos at Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
PBS NewsHour correspondents who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner recount the scene after shots were fired during Saturday night's event.
Obama Says Motive Unclear Despite Manifesto Outlining Alleged Targets in WHCD Shooting
Former president praised Secret Service response while urging rejection of political violence following the incident attended by Trump and senior administration officials.