Policy & Law

Trump Rushed From White House Correspondents' Dinner After Gunfire Heard in Washington Hilton Ballroom

One security agent injured; suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, will face charges Monday.

By Diane Park · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Locked Capitol Doors and More Cash for Security Are the New Normal After Minnesota Assassination

State legislatures nationwide review security protocols following last week's fatal shooting of a sitting senator.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Nebraska Should Support the Democrat Whose Win Won't Erase Its 'Blue Dot' Concerns

The state's 2nd Congressional District remains the last competitive Democratic stronghold in a heavily Republican state, and observers say its future hangs on upcoming elections.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Secret Service in Line of Fire at WHCA Shooting Still Unpaid Amid DHS Funding Stalemate

One Secret Service agent was struck in protective gear during Saturday's shooting near President Trump, highlighting resource concerns during a 60-day congressional standoff over Department of Homeland Security funding.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Steak 'n Shake Hires First MAHA Officer to Overhaul Ingredients Across Menu

Michael Boes, who previously served as senior adviser at HHS under RFK Jr., says goal is returning menu to 'real food' with pronounceable ingredients.

By Diane Park · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooter Shared Posts Urging Transgender People to Buy Guns

Cole Tomas Allen allegedly posted warnings about potential DOJ restrictions on transgender gun ownership days before his arrest near the event.

By James Callahan · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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They Said a 3D Printer Would Bring Housing to This Town. It Was Yet Another Broken Promise.

The $1.1 million Cairo, Illinois project produced only one unfinished duplex before walls cracked and an FBI investigation followed.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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WHCA President Thanks Law Enforcement After Saturday's Shooting At Washington Hilton

Weijia Jiang praised officers for helping escort journalists, administration officials to safety during dinner event.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

World Leaders Condemn Violence, Offer Support After WHCA Dinner Shooting Incident

Leaders from India, Germany, NATO, Australia, Canada, EU and others expressed relief that President Trump and the first lady were unharmed.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Wyoming Court Blocks Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Law Pending Legal Challenge

Judge Dan Forgey grants temporary injunction, saying plaintiffs showed probable success under the state constitution's healthcare autonomy protections.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 4 min read