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JD Vance

Also known as: Vance · Vice President JD Vance · Vice-President JD Vance · US Vice-President JD Vance

Vice President who was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner during a shooting incident in April 2026.

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Shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump evacuated

The News

Gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and hundreds of black-tie guests. Tactical security teams positioned themselves on stage and guests took cover under tables as the event was postponed.

26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. Shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump evacuated

    Gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and hundreds of black-tie guests. Tactical security teams positioned themselves on stage and guests took cover under tables as the event was postponed.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner security incident

    U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a security incident on Saturday night in which gunshots were heard in the ballroom. Trump, First Lady Melania, and Vice President JD Vance were not injured, and the shooter is in custody.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

  3. US-Iran peace talks collapse as both sides harden positions

    Diplomatic efforts to end a two-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran have stalled, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi leaving mediator Pakistan empty-handed and U.S. President Donald Trump cancelling a planned visit by his envoys. The deadlock has pushed energy prices to multi-year highs and threatened global economic growth.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Gunman breaches White House Correspondents' Dinner security

    A sole gunman rushed through a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet members, and hundreds of guests. Authorities said no dignitaries or gala guests were hurt.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. US negotiators head to Islamabad; Iran declines direct talks

    US negotiators including Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to travel to Pakistan on Saturday to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, but Iran's foreign ministry said its officials do not plan to meet with US representatives, with Tehran's concerns instead to be conveyed through mediator Pakistan. The talks aim to address a conflict now in its ninth week that has seen Iran close the Strait of Hormuz and the US block Iranian oil exports, driving energy prices to multi-year highs.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran's foreign minister to Islamabad for indirect US peace talks

    Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was expected to visit Islamabad to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, with Pakistan acting as mediator to convey Iran's proposals to Washington. The visit comes after earlier talks between the two countries collapsed, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining blockaded and a ceasefire extended as negotiations continue.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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