Tillis Withdraws Opposition, Clearing Way For Warsh Confirmation

 

Washington, D.C.: Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said Sunday he would withdraw his opposition and vote to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve after receiving assurances that the Justice Department's probe into the Fed headquarters renovation is effectively settled. Tillis's prior stance had been prompted...

22-year-old man charged in Strongsville Costco fatal shooting

 

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Strongsville police responded Saturday evening to a deadly shooting at a Costco. Officers arrived at about 5:43 p.m. and found a 61-year-old man who later died of multiple gunshot wounds. Police said Sunday that investigators are treating the incident as an active, ongoing investigation and are asking...

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Breach at Washington Hilton

 

Washington: A suspect charged through security at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, injuring a Secret Service agent and was arrested at the scene; officials identified the man as Cole Tomas Allen, who allegedly sent a manifesto describing himself as the "Friendly Federal Assassin" and targeting Trump administration...

Shots Fired at WHCA Dinner, Officials Evacuated Safely

 

Washington — A shooter opened fire near the Washington Hilton ballroom on Saturday night during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting immediate evacuations; President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were escorted from the venue and confirmed unharmed, while law enforcement engaged the assailant. This...

Caltech Graduate Identified As Suspect In DC Shooting

 

Washington: Authorities identified Cole Thomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, as the suspect who opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 26, wounding a Secret Service officer and prompting a large security response. Officials reported the suspect's academic and employment background and cited statements from acquaintances during...

Lawmakers Questioned After Shooting Disrupts Dinner Event

 

Washington. At the Washington Hilton on Saturday night a man attempted to breach security and fired multiple shots during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting the evacuation of President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and administration members; Rep. Jamie Raskin appeared on CNN the following morning and responded equivocally...

North Texas Tornadoes Kill Two, Damage Runaway Bay

 

RUNAWAY BAY, Texas. An EF-2 tornado struck Runaway Bay on Saturday evening during a severe thunderstorm, producing peak winds measured at 135 mph and causing major structural damage; an additional EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Parker County. Emergency responders worked Saturday night and into Sunday to reach damaged homes and...

Suspect's writings point to politically motivated dinner attack

 

Washington — Saturday night, a 31-year-old man opened fire near the Washington Hilton, where the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was taking place, after sending writings to family members minutes earlier that referenced President Donald Trump and administration policies; law enforcement said those writings and related social media posts are...

Eagles Draft Cole Payton To Bolster Quarterback Depth

 

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles selected North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton with the 178th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday and completed five total selections while executing several mid-round trades during the weekend. General manager Howie Roseman also confirmed earlier transactions that sent picks to Minnesota...

Severe storms, tornado risk threaten multiple U.S. regions

 

Dallas reported severe storms late Saturday into early Sunday as a system produced large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes across North Texas; local officials and meteorologists warned of additional storm rounds ahead. Monday night into Tuesday morning was identified as an elevated risk period for several Midwestern and Southern...