Also known as: Secret Service
U.S. Secret Service — federal agency that engaged in gunfire with an armed suspect and evacuated President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on April 26, 2026.
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.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 hours ago · 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 →