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Donald Trump earned $1.2 billion from cryptocurrencies in 2025, according to official documents. The article references a photo of him at the Washington Hilton on June 26, 2026.

An AI-powered forensic firm, Exterro, stated its platform was used by the FBI during the 48-hour investigation into the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The FBI employed Exterro's FTK Suite to process digital evidence, including messages, social media, and surveillance footage, while the Justice Department reviewed seized devices and other data sources.

President Donald Trump and Melania Trump are set to attend a new White House press gala following a shooting. The event, the White House Correspondents' dinner, was previously attended by Trump, his wife, and CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang in April 2026.

President Donald Trump announced the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) will occur at the Waldorf Astoria in July, following a shooting that ended the original event at the Washington Hilton. The rescheduled gathering will include enhanced security measures and is described as a 'HOT' ticket. The Waldorf Astoria, previously operated by the Trump Organization, is now hosting the event after the Trump Organization sold its lease rights in 2022.

A 21-year-old gunman, Nasire Best, opened fire on Secret Service agents near the White House, marking the latest in a series of threats against President Donald Trump. This follows a 2024 assassination attempt at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and another suspect, Cole Allen, who targeted Trump officials at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with a manifesto and weapons.

Cole Tomas Allen was indicted on new charges for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and assaulting a federal officer during an attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Allen faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted. The incident occurred on April 25 at the Washington Hilton.

Cole Allen allegedly attempted to kill President Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, motivated by the conflict in Iran. The attempt was thwarted, and Allen is currently incarcerated. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 11.

An armed gunman, Cole Allen, attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, firing near Secret Service agents but causing no serious injuries. Experts acknowledged the Secret Service’s layered security model but noted luck and the assailant’s inexperience prevented a tragedy.

The Justice Department released surveillance video of Cole Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, showing him casing the Washington Hilton hotel before the attack. Evidence includes photos of ammunition, a gas mask, and protective glasses found in his room.

Newly released Justice Department video shows Cole Tomas Allen moving through the Washington Hilton before approaching a security checkpoint with a weapon during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident. A Secret Service agent was shot but is expected to recover, and Allen faces federal charges including attempted assassination of the president.

President Donald Trump was 'one door away' from danger at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, according to GOP lawmaker Carlos Gimenez, who criticized Secret Service security gaps. Gimenez, who investigated the 2022 Trump rally shooting in Butler, Pa., raised concerns about similar vulnerabilities at the Washington Hilton, a site of the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt. He demanded answers about the Secret Service's preparedness and training.

GOP lawmaker Carlos Gimenez claims President Trump was 'one door away' from danger at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, citing security vulnerabilities similar to the Butler rally incident. Gimenez criticized the Secret Service for potential training and planning gaps, emphasizing the need for accountability and improved threat prevention.

Lawmakers highlighted security vulnerabilities after a shooting occurred during the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026. The event featured armed Secret Service agents, underscoring concerns about safety protocols.

Surveillance images captured Secret Service agents firing at Cole Allen, 31, an alleged would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, during an incident at the Washington Hilton. Allen was apprehended after allegedly using a shotgun to attack security checkpoints, resulting in one agent being injured with minor wounds. Federal prosecutors charge Allen with attempting to assassinate the president and other offenses.

Melania Trump's senior advisor described her calm and controlled reaction during an armed suspect's attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, where she and President Trump were evacuated. The incident, which occurred at the Washington Hilton, led to Secret Service agents rushing the couple to safety, though no injuries were reported. Trump expressed relief that no one was harmed and praised the Secret Service's performance.

A Secret Service officer was struck by gunfire from a suspect during the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026. Armed agents were present on stage during the incident, which disrupted the event.

New pictures of a suspected gunman have emerged following a security incident at the White House Correspondents' dinner on April 25. Agents drew their guns after loud bangs were heard at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC.

The Washington Hilton has made a $400 million decision, and experts in presidential-level security confirm it's not a close call.

Senate Republicans, including Lindsey Graham and Katie Britt, propose a $400 million funding plan for President Trump's White House ballroom using customs fees on imports, citing a recent assassination attempt at the Washington Hilton as urgency. Democrats like Tim Kaine and Jacky Rosen express skepticism, questioning the necessity and process of the funding request.

Senate Republicans, including Lindsey Graham, Katie Britt, and Eric Schmitt, plan to introduce a $400 million funding bill for President Trump's White House ballroom, citing security concerns after a recent assassination attempt at the Washington Hilton. The project's cost has risen from $100 million to $400 million, and the legislation would use customs fees on imports to cover it. Democrats express skepticism, with some calling for more investigation into the security incident and others questioning the need for the ballroom.

John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, called it 'spooky' that an alleged Trump assassination attempt occurred at the same Washington Hilton hotel. The 32-year-old suspect, Cole Allen, fired shots during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, injuring a Secret Service agent. Trump and others were evacuated, while Hinckley criticized the hotel's security for hosting large events.

A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials. Cole Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate Trump. Trump vowed to reschedule the event, which was held at the same hotel where Ronald Reagan was nearly assassinated in 1981.

John Hinckley Jr., who shot Ronald Reagan at the Washington Hilton in 1981, described the recent shooting at the same hotel during a Trump event as 'spooky' and criticized the hotel's security for hosting major events. He stated 'bad things keep happening' at the location.

The Justice Department (DOJ) filed a motion asking a federal judge to dissolve restrictions on the White House ballroom, following a weekend shooting at the Washington Hilton. Judge Richard Leon had previously limited the project to 'below-ground construction' amid a lawsuit, rejecting the administration's security claims.

John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate former President Reagan at the Washington Hilton in 1981, stated the hotel is unsafe following a shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. An armed man breached security on the floor above where President Trump and officials were present.

A former FBI criminal profiler analyzing the alleged Trump assassin, Cole Allen, suggests his actions were driven by political motives and a loss of will to live. Allen allegedly attacked a Secret Service checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, rationalizing his actions as a 'noble' mission to protect the oppressed.

An attempted mass murder occurred at the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, with Hasan Piker identified as the shooter. The incident, described as 'social murder,' disrupted the event at the Washington Hilton, though no details about casualties were provided.

Tensions between Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are escalating over a stalled Homeland Security funding bill, with the recent shooting at the Washington Hilton and the assassination attempt against President Trump adding pressure. Senate Republicans argue the House should act swiftly, but disagreements persist between the chambers.

The Washington Hilton was once again at the center of presidential history due to a shooting during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The hotel has previously been associated with both positive and dark events in U.S. political history.

Stephen A. Smith recounted the panic at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a security scare involving gunfire outside the Washington Hilton. The incident, which stopped short of reaching the ballroom, prompted Smith to criticize political rhetoric and conspiracy theories while calling for improved security measures.

The Washington Hilton donated approximately 2,600 unserved steak and lobster dinners from the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) annual dinner, which was cut short by a gunman. Hotel staff freeze-dried the meals for extended storage, as confirmed by WHCA president Weijia Jiang.

Cole Allen, a 31-year-old California man, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. He allegedly used multiple weapons and breached security, leading to a Secret Service agent being injured. Allen appeared in federal court wearing a prison jumpsuit and faces life in prison if convicted.

The Washington Hilton confirmed adherence to Secret Service protocols during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday, where an armed individual attacked a security checkpoint and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. The hotel emphasized compliance with stringent security measures directed by the U.S. Secret Service.

A Secret Service agent injured during President Reagan's 1981 assassination attempt praised law enforcement for doing a 'hell of a good job' protecting President Trump during a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The agent, who was shot in the 1981 attack, commended the Secret Service's performance in the recent incident.

On March 31, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. at the Washington Hilton, transforming the hotel into a critical site for Secret Service operations. The incident marked a turning point in security protocols for presidential events held at the venue.

Michael Glantz, a Creative Artists Agency agent, became a viral figure for remaining seated and eating during a chaotic shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. He cited his New York upbringing, a bad back, and hygiene concerns for his calm reaction as Trump, Vance, and Cabinet officials were evacuated. The suspect, Cole Allen, is in custody, and the event's location, the Washington Hilton, is linked to Reagan's 1981 assassination attempt.

The FBI has confirmed it has answers to key questions about how 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen bypassed security at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. Director Kash Patel stated details will be released via a criminal complaint and press conference, highlighting the suspect's background, methods, and the investigation's rapid progress.

Nancy Cordes, CBS News chief White House correspondent, reported on the moments following a shooting outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The incident occurred on Saturday night, with Cordes providing on-the-ground updates.

Rep. Jim Jordan blamed left-wing rhetoric for the armed disruption at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, praising President Donald Trump's composure and criticizing legal challenges to Trump's new ballroom project. The incident involved 31-year-old Cole Allen, who shot a Secret Service agent before being apprehended.

Republicans are fast-tracking congressional approval for President Trump's controversial White House ballroom following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. The project, previously stalled by litigation, is now framed as a secure venue for future events. Key GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Sheehy and Reps. Lauren Boebert and Randy Fine, argue the ballroom is essential for safety and presidential functions.