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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →