U.S. Secret Service — federal security agency that protects the White House and US President, responding to multiple assassination attempts on Trump in 2026.
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Capital News
WASHINGTON D.C., United States, May 24 — The suspect in a shooting near the White House was killed in an exchange of fire with Secret Service agents on Saturday evening, officials have confirmed. …
White House shooting suspect killed in gunfight with Secret Service agentsCitizen Digital
… Secret Service agents tackled the alleged assailant before he was able to reach the ballroom where the gala was taking place. …
Wear a bulletproof vest? I don't want to look fat, says TrumpThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives stormed a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, exchanging fire with Secret Service agents and forcing President Donald Trump and dozens of senior officials to evacuate th …
Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violenceCapital News
… A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded during the attack at a hotel. …
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinnerCapital News
… Trump has stood by the Secret Service, which has come under scrutiny after an armed suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was able to get near a ballroom with more than 2,000 people, including Trump and cabinet members. …
White House to review Trump’s security after shooting at dinner eventCapital News
… On Sunday, Jiang, who was sat next to Trump at the dinner, thanked the Secret Service for actions which “protected thousands of guests”. …
Trump says he ‘wasn’t worried’ during Washington press dinner shootingCitizen Digital
… Trump, who was rushed out of the hotel ballroom in Washington by Secret Service agents, posted surveillance footage of the gunman attempting to sprint past a security checkpoint. …
Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinnerCapital News
… President Trump was hastily evacuated after a suspected gunman tried to breach security and was shot by Secret Service, federal law enforcement officials told Axios. …
White House Correspondents Dinner rescheduled after shootingCitizen Digital
… Law enforcement exchanged gunfire with the suspect and "intercepted that individual." A uniformed Secret Service officer was "struck in his vest" and taken to hospital, but was doing well, Carroll said. …
What we know about the Trump press gala shootingCapital News
… Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. …
Trump confirms shooter at White House Correspondents’ Dinner in custodyA 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday evening. A bystander was wounded in the shooting, but no Secret Service officers were injured, and Trump, who was in residence, was not impacted.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday evening. A bystander was wounded in the shooting, but no Secret Service officers were injured, and Trump, who was in residence, was not impacted.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump said he was reluctant to wear a bulletproof vest despite multiple alleged assassination attempts, saying he did not want to look 20 pounds heavier. This came after a man was charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at a Washington gala on Saturday.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives exchanged fire with Secret Service agents at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, forcing President Trump and senior officials to evacuate. The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was subdued at the Washington Hilton where roughly 2,600 guests were gathered; no attendees were seriously injured, and preliminary findings suggest Trump was the intended target.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. He was carrying multiple weapons when he breached a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
The White House will hold a meeting to review President Trump's security following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, where an armed suspect got near a ballroom with over 2,000 people including Trump and cabinet members; a federal agent was wounded in a brief exchange of gunfire, but is expected to fully recover.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, prompting Trump's evacuation. Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested; the FBI and US Attorney General are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting senior White House officials may have been targeted.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
A gunman attempted to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and top officials in Washington on Sunday; Trump was evacuated by Secret Service, the suspect was detained after an exchange of gunfire, and investigators believe he targeted members of the administration.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Trump called for the White House Correspondents' Dinner to be rescheduled within 30 days after a security incident during Saturday's event. A suspected gunman tried to breach security at the Washington Hilton and was shot by Secret Service; all guests were evacuated and declared safe.
26 April 2026 · Capital 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 →
A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday; President Trump confirmed the shooter has been apprehended and that Trump, the First Lady, Vice President, and Cabinet members are safe. The dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →
A man armed with a shotgun attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, prompting Secret Service to rush President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump from the event. The suspect was apprehended and all federal officials were reported safe.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump has characterized the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner as an act by a "lone wolf" with no connection to the ongoing war in Iran. The suspect will be arraigned on Monday and charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
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 →