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President Donald Trump was unharmed after a gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, forcing the event to be scrapped and rescheduled. The FBI confirmed the shooter is in custody, and Trump later addressed reporters at the White House, calling the presidency 'a dangerous profession.'
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate President Trump and others. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was taken into custody. Leaders from around the world condemned the attack and expressed relief that the president and first lady were unharmed.
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has raised questions about security protocols. The suspect, reportedly armed with a shotgun and other weapons, managed to get within a floor of the ballroom before being apprehended. President Donald Trump praised first responders, and the incident has prompted concern among lawmakers and journalists.
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, prompting Secret Service agents to rush President Donald Trump and other officials out of the venue. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested, and a Secret Service agent was reportedly saved by a bulletproof vest. The dinner has been postponed, and the incident has raised questions about security protocols.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas, marking the first visit by a foreign leader since Nicolas Maduro's abduction by US forces. The talks focused on military cooperation against border crime and agreements on trade and energy provisions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would not extend the waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil at sea, stating that most of the oil has been 'sucked up.' The Treasury also has no plans to issue a new general license for Iranian oil. A current license allows Russian oil loaded before April 17 to be sold until May 16.
The US Department of Justice has directed federal prisons to expand execution methods to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation, and electrocution, citing a need to strengthen the death penalty. The move has drawn criticism from Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, who called it 'cruel, immoral, and discriminatory.'
The US Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over building renovation cost overruns, removing a key obstacle to Kevin Warsh's confirmation as his successor. The probe will now be handled by the Fed's internal watchdog.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow for consultations, as Pakistan intensifies efforts to mediate a second round of US-Iran ceasefire talks. No direct US-Iran negotiations are planned during the visit, with Pakistani officials set to convey messages between delegations.
The Trump administration has announced plans to add firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation as federal execution methods, citing difficulties obtaining lethal injection drugs. The Justice Department report, released Friday, also authorizes seeking death sentences against nine individuals, continuing Trump's push to resume capital punishment.
Iran's foreign minister has ruled out direct negotiations with the US as American envoys did not travel to Pakistan as expected. The ceasefire in the Iran war remains in place but a lasting peace deal stays elusive, with diplomatic efforts ongoing through Omani mediation.
Maine's Democratic governor, Janet Mills, vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first in the US to impose a temporary halt on large new data centers. Mills supports a moratorium but sought an exemption for a specific project in Jay, Maine, citing local economic benefits. The bill aimed to study the impact of data centers on electricity grids and costs while similar proposals are being considered in other states.
The US Treasury has sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical's Dalian refinery and dozens of ships tied to Iran's 'shadow fleet' as part of 'Operation Economic Fury.' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed China to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran, while the administration also asked banks to monitor for Iranian money-laundering networks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will not meet with US envoys during his visit to Pakistan, according to Iranian officials, even as Washington sends special representatives to Islamabad for potential talks. The conflicting signals highlight ongoing uncertainty over direct US-Iran negotiations.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad. The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance on standby to join if needed.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday after a brief stop in Oman, as Pakistan's leadership worked to keep US-Iran ceasefire talks alive. The visit follows a round of negotiations in Islamabad, the cancellation of a planned US envoy trip, and continued friction over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that he has been successfully treated for early-stage prostate cancer, according to his annual medical report. The report was delayed by two months to prevent Iran from using the information for propaganda during the ongoing war, as Netanyahu explained in a social media post.
Multiple reports indicate that the United States has expended significant portions of its missile inventories during its war with Iran, including Patriot and THAAD interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and Precision Strike Missiles. The depletion has raised concerns about readiness against other adversaries like China, with estimates suggesting it could take years to replenish stockpiles.
The UK has restated its position that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, following reports of a leaked Pentagon email suggesting the US could review its support for the UK's claim. Argentina has called for renewed negotiations, while the US State Department has reiterated its neutrality in the long-standing dispute.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released its long-awaited V4 model, featuring a million-word context window and significantly reduced costs. The launch comes as the White House accuses Chinese entities of stealing American AI technology, while benchmarks show V4 trailing top US and Chinese rivals.