White House Correspondents Dinner

An attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday has reignited concerns about political violence in the U.S., though the suspect's motive remains unclear. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the political climate.

NPR's Michel Martin interviewed Eliza Terlinden, a former college classmate of the suspected attacker at the White House Correspondents dinner, about their shared Christian fellowship group. The discussion focused on the attacker's background and potential motivations.

A 31-year-old man, Cole Tomas Allen, is suspected of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner. Allen, a self-employed video game designer and part-time teacher from California, donated to Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign and criticized Trump’s administration in a deleted social media post. The article attributes his actions to Trump’s normalized violence and impunity, while Trump blames Democrats for the shooting.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro presented the timeline of Cole Tomas Allen's movements before the suspected assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The incident is being investigated as a security breach.

Former President Barack Obama urged Americans to reject violence following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner over the weekend. Details about the motive for the shooting remain unclear.

President Donald Trump used an armed gunman's attempt to enter the White House Correspondents Dinner (WHCD) to promote his White House ballroom project, arguing the Washington Hilton lacked security. During a press conference, he emphasized the need for enhanced security features at the White House.

President Trump released a video and two photos of the suspected shooter from the White House Correspondents Dinner, following his evacuation from the event. The images showed the individual with bound wrists and shirtless.

President Trump expressed gratitude to the media and praised the White House Correspondents Association leader following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The event was halted after the apprehension of a shooter, and Trump delivered remarks in the White House briefing room.

President Trump stated that the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner underscores the necessity of constructing a ballroom at the White House. He emphasized that the incident highlights the importance of the planned project's features, including a larger room.

The suspect in Saturday night's White House Correspondents Dinner shooting has been identified as 30-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. He is in custody and hospitalized, and CBS News is covering the incident with a special report anchored by Tony Dokoupil.

President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Vance, and others were evacuated after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Allies and world leaders expressed gratitude for Trump's safety following the incident.

President Trump condemned a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, linking it to security concerns and his planned White House ballroom renovations. The incident involved a suspect with a shotgun attempting to breach security, prompting Trump to emphasize the need for enhanced security measures following past assassination attempts.

President Trump and other officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after a shooting in the hotel’s lobby. Trump is expected to make remarks from the White House following the incident, which marks his first attendance at the dinner in either of his terms.

President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reported from the venue following the incident.

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and other dignitaries were evacuated by security following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents Dinner. No casualties were reported, and the situation is under investigation.

President Trump called for the rescheduling of the White House Correspondents Dinner after a security incident involving a suspected gunman who was shot by Secret Service. Trump initially intended to return to the event post-evacuation, but law enforcement required the building to be cleared, leading to the decision to reschedule the dinner for a later date.

The White House Correspondents Dinner was rescheduled after shots were fired, leading to the evacuation of President Trump, the first lady, and Cabinet members. Trump praised law enforcement for their swift and brave response.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner after shots were fired during the event. Attendees reported hearing three or four loud bangs, prompting people to take cover under tables.

Comedian Bill Maher joked that the White House Correspondents Dinner is an opportunity for President Trump to insult the media. Maher expressed interest in watching the event to see how political the jokes will be, as discussed on his HBO show 'Real Time'.

Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert criticized President Donald Trump's attendance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, using Trump impressions and alternative roasts to mock his reaction to the event. They highlighted Trump's sensitivity to comedy and attacked FCC Chair Brendan Carr, while noting comedian Oz Pearlman would host the dinner instead of a traditional comedian.