White House calls on Democrats to fund DHS after shooting

From CNN. The White House urged Democrats in Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “The Democrats’ obstruction is placing an enormous and totally pointless burden on the Secret Service that can get more people killed. Enough is enough. There should be…

How China can benefit from the energy crisis

From CNN. With oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel, one country is reaping the benefits from the global supply shock: China. CNN’s Stephanie Yang explains how China’s status as the renewables king of the planet is granting the country more influence with increasing exports of solar technology, batteries, and EVs. #cnn #news #china

Debate roundup: Unpacking Trump’s growing MAGA pushback

From CNN. The right-wing media ecosystem that has long served as a useful bullhorn for President Donald Trump has unraveled into disarray this month, as deepening fears over his management of the war — and fragile ceasefire — with Iran spilled into public infighting among some of his most prominent allies. 0:00 Why Megyn Kelly…

King Charles’ US visit happening despite WHCD shooting

From CNN. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the US will go ahead as planned, following a shooting at last night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. CNN understands there will be some minor operational adjustments to one or two engagements, but the overall plan for the four-day visit remains…

How the WH Correspondents’ Dinner shooting unfolded

From CNN. After shots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage unhurt, and he and his Cabinet members are all safe. CNN’s Victor Blackwell, Jim Sciutto and Julia Benbrook look back at how the shooting incident unfolded. Also, Associated Press photojournalist Alex Brandon recounts his perspective…

Video shows deadly highway bombing in Colombia

From CNN. At least 14 people were killed and dozens more wounded after local authorities said a bomb went off on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío, Colombia. The country’s military blamed dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, a defunct leftist militant group, for the attack. #CNN #Colombia #FARC

WHCD shooting: What the person closest to Trump saw

From CNN. Mentalist Oz Pearlman found himself on the ground, face to face with President Donald Trump moments after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where he was performing. Pearlman was performing a trick for Trump, the first lady and the press secretary when the chaos broke out, he said. At first,…

There’s a new playbook to fight catastrophic wildfires

From CNN. After Chile was rocked by a wildfire that killed 21 people and destroyed more than 1,750 homes, CNN’s Stefano Pozzebon embedded with an international firefighting group in Colombia training in "integrated fire management" — a prevention-first doctrine that could offer a new solution for countries facing wildfires.

What guests saw inside the WHCD lockdown

From CNN. CNN correspondents Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins captured video inside the Washington Hilton ballroom moments after shots were reported at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as attendees ducked under tables and Secret Service rushed in. #CNN #News