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Washington, United States. A man identified as Cole Tomas Allen opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner outside the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 26, 2026, prompting an immediate evacuation and the suspect's arrest at the scene; President Donald Trump and other senior officials were present and escorted away.

The evacuation moved attendees including First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio; video circulated this week showed Secret Service agents pulling officials off stage and assisting them from the venue. Law enforcement recovered firearms and knives, detained the 31-year-old Torrance resident, and opened an investigation into motive and security procedures.

Washington: Federal agents identified and arrested 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen near the Washington Hilton on Saturday night after he fired multiple rounds outside the ballroom hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Secret Service and hotel security intercepted the suspect meters from the ballroom; the gunfire occurred as dinner was served and guests, including President Donald Trump, were evacuated.

Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody and one Secret Service officer was struck in a bullet-resistant vest but is expected to recover; no other injuries were reported. On April 26, world leaders issued condemnations of political violence, prosecutors scheduled a federal court appearance on April 27, and investigators continued examining motive and online profiles linked to the suspect.

Washington — On Saturday night, April 25, shots were fired outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting Secret Service and security teams to evacuate President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J D Vance and other attendees; no high-profile guests were reported injured.

Within hours, law enforcement detained a single suspect found to be carrying a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives, and officials said federal charges were scheduled for April 27, 2026; world leaders including Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued statements on Sunday condemning political violence and expressing relief that attendees were safe while investigations continue.

Washington: A suspect fired at least one shot at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, forcing the evacuation of President Donald J. Trump and top administration officials. Authorities said the gunman was subdued and taken into custody without entering the ballroom and that no senior officials were injured. The incident occurred inside the venue's security perimeter, and investigators have opened inquiries into the suspect's motives while security teams conduct reviews of the event.

Washington's hotel has long been linked to a near-fatal attack on President Ronald Reagan at the same site. On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. opened fire as Reagan left a hotel appearance, firing six shots that struck the president and three others, including his press secretary and a Secret Service agent. One bullet ricocheted off the presidential limousine and hit Reagan in the chest; he was rushed into emergency surgery and recovered after intensive treatment. The recent shooting revived references to that attempt and prompted renewed scrutiny of security at presidential events.

WASHINGTON — On April 25, shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner held at the Washington Hilton after the welcoming speech, and law enforcement detained a suspect believed to have entered as a hotel guest; President Donald Trump and other officials were evacuated from the ballroom as tactical teams secured the area.

Within hours Saturday, authorities confirmed no dignitaries or gala guests were injured and said the suspect was in custody; officials and lawmakers announced reviews of screening procedures and checkpoint placement, while some political figures argued for enhanced venue security and investigations into how the guest bypassed outer screening.

Washington. A man identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance was arrested Saturday after shots were fired near the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where President Donald Trump and senior officials were present; law enforcement officers detained the suspect and recovered weapons while witnesses and video footage documented the evacuation.

Authorities cited social media posts, a LinkedIn profile photo from May 2025, university records, and surveillance video as part of their initial information; California State University-Dominguez Hills and a Caltech faculty member confirmed his enrollment history, and investigators said security procedures will be reviewed in the coming days as officials continue interviews and evidence collection.

Los Angeles: Actor Marissa Bode said she was denied boarding a Southern Airways flight this week because she uses a wheelchair, according to a TikTok video she posted and reports published April 26. Bode said gate staff asked if she could stand and, after she replied she could not, were told she would not be allowed to board the connecting flight to Pennsylvania.

Her account prompted coverage from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter and drew a response from the airline reported April 27; her manager had told outlets arrangements were previously assured. Advocacy groups and officials have raised accessibility concerns, and the incident has prompted calls for review of airline procedures and potential inquiries into compliance with disability regulations this week.

Washington — The Federal Reserve will convene a two-day policy meeting starting Tuesday, and officials are widely expected to keep the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50–3.75 percent, according to reporting on April 26, 2026. Multiple outlets cited AFP reporting and economist commentary that elevated energy prices and supply disruptions from the Middle East are weighing on inflation decisions.

This week’s session may be Jerome Powell’s last as Fed chair, with reports noting Powell could leave around May 15 and that Kevin Warsh’s confirmation faced obstacles before a recent procedural development; the FOMC is expected to vote on Wednesday. Economists quoted, including KPMG senior economist Kenneth Kim, warned that sustained oil and gasoline price pressures keep uncertainty high for households and policymakers.

ATLANTA — Bryce Harper delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the 10th inning and finished with four RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Saturday night, snapping a 10-game losing streak. The victory also featured ace Zack Wheeler's 2026 debut; he allowed two runs and struck out six over five innings after returning from surgery last September.

The win ended Philadelphia's drought that dated back to April 13 and included a decisive two-run follow-up hit from Brandon Marsh in the 10th. Brad Keller worked 1 1/3 hitless innings to earn the decision, and manager Rob Thomson said players were energized after the result; the Braves had entered the game having won nine of their previous ten contests.

Los Angeles. On Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for six runs in the fourth inning and defeated the Chicago Cubs 12-4, snapping Chicago's Major League Baseball-leading 10-game winning streak. Roki Sasaki started for the Dodgers, allowing four runs and striking out five while pitching into the sixth inning.

The Dodgers totaled 14 hits and set a season high for runs at home, adding four more runs in the sixth inning; Andy Pages delivered a two-run double and later scored on a wild pitch after Vince Velasquez had been called up Friday. Shohei Ohtani ended an 0-for-12 skid with a first-inning single and stole second during the game.