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…

Suspect in shooting at WHCD displayed anti-trump sentiments in writings

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Ex-Secret Service agent says Trump’s security plan worked

From Reuters. A former Secret Service agent said concentric layers of security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner worked, after a gunman was stopped and Trump was rushed out safely from the same hotel where Reagan was shot in 1981. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #trumpshooting #correspondentsdinner #trump #usa #secretservice Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4mSsmeJ 👉 Subscribe:…

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…

💯 Coco Jones on being part of Time 100

From Reuters. Singer-songwriter and actress Coco Jones told Reuters she is honored to be part of this year’s Time 100 — and to be performing at it — calling it once in a lifetime opportunity she hopes to reflect in her music.   #cocojones #time100 #singer #actress #music 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the…

Press dinner shooting in D.C.: What we know so far

From DW News. A man fired gunshots during a press dinner at the White House. While President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed to safety, the alleged perpetrator was overpowered by security agents. One agent was wounded but is not in critical condition. Three DW journalists who attended the event, Ines Pohl, Janelle Dumalaon and…

Breaking down the security response to White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

From CBS News. A.T. Smith, former deputy director for the U.S. Secret Service, and CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison break down the security response to Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Then, CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman shares her experience from Saturday and discusses the suspect’s upcoming court appearance.…

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

WHCA dinner host Oz Pearlman: ‘There was just chaos’

From ABC News. ABC News’ Jon Karl spoke with Oz Pearlman outside the Washington Hilton after an attempted attack on the White House Correspondents Association dinner. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN0PZCe-kwQ&ab_channel=ABCNews Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with…

Washington residents react to shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner

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Meet the Press Full Episode — April 26

From NBC News. Kristen Welker speaks with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) after an armed man rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod and Melanie Zanona join the roundtable.

“Satire can be quite vicious”: political cartoonists talk goals, challenges of profession

From Global News. As today’s political climate continues to heat up, editorial cartoonists are working with rich veins of material. In this exclusive ‘The West Block’ interview, host Ben Mulroney, speaks with award-winning Canadian cartoonists Michael de Adder and Terry "Aislin" Mosher. The well-known political artists explain the challenges and goals of their sharp artwork…

Epstein survivors, activists pay tribute to Virginia Giuffre

From Reuters. Survivors of Jeffery Epstein and activists gathered near the White House to mark the one-year anniversary of the passing of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who was among the late convicted sex offender’s most vocal accusers. #virginiagiuffre #jeffreyepstein #tribute #survivors #activists #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around…

Ukraine marks 40 years since Chornobyl nuclear disaster

From Reuters. Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear meltdown, amid lingering fears that Russia’s war could spark a repeat of the world’s worst nuclear disaster that led to thousands of deaths and devastating environmental consequences. #40thanniversary #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #nucleardisaster #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4cziW4k#chornobyl 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up…

The mayor’s psychologist | DW News

From DW News. Leading a city as a mayor in Germany means carrying constant pressure, and they sometimes experience aggression. Psychologist Mercedes Mende works with mayors around Germany. She believes seeking mental health support is necessary for good leadership — and democracy itself. #dwgermanpolitics #germany #mayors For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…