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BBC Headlines • April 26, 2026 12:07

Shooting raises questions about Trump security

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The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

Story Timeline

Mon 04:37 - Le Figaro

“I'm not a fan of the Pope”: Trump attacks Leo XIV after his anti-war message

Mon 11:09 - DW All

Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration

Mon 11:09 - DW Top

Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration

Mon 11:09 - DW World

Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration

Wed 07:38 - Politico EU

Trump renews attack on the pope

Wed 12:59 - France 24

Pope heads to Cameroon with message of peace for conflict zone

Wed 17:31 - Fox News

David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope

Thu 05:35 - Al Jazeera English

The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump

Thu 11:27 - NYT Europe

Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’

Thu 15:19 - The Hill

NPR nabs $33 million from anonymous donor after Trump funding cuts

Thu 18:14 - France 24

Leo and "the tyrants": Does new pope's defiant message resonate?

Fri 22:19 - The Hill

Trump administration to release Second Avenue subway funding after MTA lawsuit

Sat 04:00 - NYT Europe

How Trump Helped Pope Leo Find His Voice

Sat 09:35 - France 24

Cameroon: Pope Leo's pointed message to Biya

Sat 12:36 - France 24

Pope vs Trump: Has the week of tension weakened the US president?

Sat 15:09 - NYT Europe

Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump

Sat 16:37 - The Hill

Pope Leo: Debating Trump ‘not in my interest at all’

Sun 02:56 - Washington Examiner

Vance ‘grateful’ to Pope Leo for clearing up feud with Trump

Sun 07:47 - BBC Europe

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

Sun 11:59 - Fox News

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Sun 12:27 - Washington Examiner

Trump and the Christian Right crack-up

Mon 03:07 - The Hill

Pope Leo, Vance seek to mend fences after Trump feud

Mon 11:52 - The Hill

Senate Republican knocks Trump over ‘holy war’ with pope

Tue 12:30 - The Hill

Trump versus Pope Leo: A self-inflicted knockout blow

Tue 16:52 - The Hill

Trump applauds Senate Republican’s effort to expunge 2019 impeachment

Wed 00:16 - The Hill

Trump: UK's Starmer has 'plenty of time to recover' after 'really bad' ambassador pick

Wed 10:33 - Al Jazeera English

Trump reads Bible verses on repentance after AI image of himself as Jesus

Wed 13:59 - Washington Examiner

Devin Nunes out as Trump Media chief after years of financial losses

Wed 20:28 - Washington Post

Former congressman Devin Nunes departs as CEO of Trump media company

Thu 11:00 - Washington Examiner

Trump isn’t so unpredictable. He is (mostly) following the polls

Thu 18:36 - BBC Politics

Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticism

Fri 12:40 - Washington Examiner

Trump calls for Congress to amend hemp ban after marijuana reclassification

Fri 23:30 - PBS Newshour

Will Congress push back as Trump tests presidential power?

Sun 00:47 - Al Jazeera English

Trump unhurt after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner

Sun 00:52 - Washington Examiner

Trump and Cabinet members evacuated from correspondents’ dinner after shooting

Sun 00:53 - Middle East Eye

Trump evacuated from White House dinner after 'security threat'

Sun 01:10 - Middle East Eye

Trump safe after gunfire at Washington event, AP reports

Sun 01:18 - NPR

A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents' dinner

Sun 01:33 - Middle East Eye

Shooter arrested after gunfire at Trump event in Washington

Sun 01:40 - Politico EU

Trump safe after evacuation from shooting at gala dinner

Sun 01:59 - BBC Headlines

Moment Trump rushed to safety after gunshots heard at venue

Sun 02:10 - Al Jazeera English

Trump live: Suspect in custody after shooting at correspondents’ dinner

Sun 02:27 - The Hill

Watch live: Trump remarks after White House Correspondents Dinner

Sun 03:36 - Washington Examiner

Trump strikes defiant tone after another shooting: ‘I can’t be concerned’

Sun 03:38 - The Hill

Trump thanks press, commends WHCA leader after shooting

Sun 04:24 - DW All

Trump uninjured after shooting at Correspondents' Dinner

Sun 04:24 - DW Top

Trump uninjured after shooting at Correspondents' Dinner

Sun 04:50 - Washington Post

Inside the chaotic correspondents’ dinner shooting: ‘Get down, get down!’

Sun 04:53 - The Hill

Trump’s WHCA dinner with the press turns into night of tears and terror

Sun 04:58 - The Hill

WHCA dinner shaken by shooting; Trump evacuated, gunman faces charges

Sun 05:38 - Washington Examiner

Republicans and Democrats unite after WHCA dinner shooting: ‘Violence has no place’

Sun 05:44 - Sky News (UK)

Timeline: Moments that led to shooting

Sun 06:39 - Euronews

Moment Trump rushed to safety as gunshots heard at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Sun 07:15 - Al Jazeera English

Washington shooting: Is Trump safe? What we know so far

Sun 07:33 - France 24

What we know about the shooting at Trump's dinner with White House journalists

Sun 07:34 - HLN (BE)

“It was pure chaos here”: CNN journalist sees Trump being evacuated after shots were fired at a gala in Washington

Sun 07:57 - Al Jazeera English

World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner

Sun 08:11 - DW All

India news: Modi wishes Trump safety after shooting incident

Sun 08:11 - DW Top

India news: Modi wishes Trump safety after shooting incident

Sun 08:34 - Sky News (UK)

The people who've tried to kill Donald Trump

Sun 09:30 - Fox News

In pictures: Before and after the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Sun 09:43 - BBC Headlines

Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner

Sun 09:48 - HLN (BE)

LOOK. “My type of person”: man at Correspondents' Dinner continues to eat quietly while everyone around him ducks under the table

Sun 10:00 - Middle East Eye

Trump says shooting at press dinner 'won't deter him' from Iran war

Sun 10:39 - Sky News (UK)

In pictures: Panic in the ballroom during White House correspondents' dinner shooting

Sun 11:00 - Fox News

White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting sharpens focus on Trump’s ballroom construction proposal

Sun 12:02 - HLN (BE)

LOOK. “There will be some shots fired”: White House spokeswoman's unintentional prediction comes true

Sun 12:07 - BBC Headlines

Shooting raises questions about Trump security

Sun 12:08 - The Hill

World leaders react to WHCA dinner shooting

Sun 12:08 - NPR

Politics chat: Trump rushed away from the White House Correspondents' dinner

Sun 12:08 - NPR

Congress reacts to the shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton

Sun 12:45 - Washington Examiner

Trump dinner shooting was targeting administration officials, authorities believe

Sun 12:51 - The Hill

Who is the suspect in the WHCA dinner shooting?

Sun 13:17 - Washington Examiner

Suspect in correspondents’ dinner shooting donated to Kamala Harris campaign

Different Perspectives

Al Jazeera English

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07:57

World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner

US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.

07:15

Washington shooting: Is Trump safe? What we know so far

The US president is unharmed after being rushed out of the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington.

02:10

Trump live: Suspect in custody after shooting at correspondents’ dinner

Trump says shooter apprehended and that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are 'in perfect condition'.

00:47

Trump unhurt after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner

US president rushed from Washington, DC, hotel after shots fired outside gala venue.

10:33

Trump reads Bible verses on repentance after AI image of himself as Jesus

US President Donald Trump has read a Bible passage about punishment and national repentance as part of a marathon event.

05:35

The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump

Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.

BBC Europe

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07:47

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

BBC Headlines

2 articles

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09:43

Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner

President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

01:59

Moment Trump rushed to safety after gunshots heard at venue

The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.

BBC Politics

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18:36

Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticism

The US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war.

DW All

3 articles

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08:11

India news: Modi wishes Trump safety after shooting incident

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, fresh clashes have erupted in Manipur. DW has more.

04:24

Trump uninjured after shooting at Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump was evacuated after gunfire at the Washington Hilton hotel, where journalists and celebrities were gathered for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. A suspect is in custody.

11:09

Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration

The pontiff stressed that his increasingly strong anti-war statements are not attacks on any one person.

DW Top

3 articles

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08:11

India news: Modi wishes Trump safety after shooting incident

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, fresh clashes have erupted in Manipur. DW has more.

04:24

Trump uninjured after shooting at Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump was evacuated after gunfire at the Washington Hilton hotel, where journalists and celebrities were gathered for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. A suspect is in custody.

11:09

Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration

The pontiff stressed that his increasingly strong anti-war statements are not attacks on any one person.

DW World

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11:09

Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration

The pontiff stressed that his increasingly strong anti-war statements are not attacks on any one person.

Euronews

1 article

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06:39

Moment Trump rushed to safety as gunshots heard at White House Correspondents' Dinner

US President Donald Trump was quickly escorted to safety from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots were heard at the venue.

Fox News

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11:00

White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting sharpens focus on Trump’s ballroom construction proposal

A shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner renews focus on President Trump's push for a secure White House ballroom with bulletproof materials.

09:30

In pictures: Before and after the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

From arrivals to evacuation, see photos from the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a shooting halted the night.

11:59

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.

17:31

David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope

David Axelrod denies his Pope Leo XIV meeting was a precursor to a potential summit with former President Barack Obama amid accusations of politically motivated Trump criticism.

France 24

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07:33

What we know about the shooting at Trump's dinner with White House journalists

The annual White House Correspondents' dinner was disrupted by gunfire on Saturday evening, causing an emergency evacuation of US President Donald Trump and his administration officials while attendees sheltered under …

12:36

Pope vs Trump: Has the week of tension weakened the US president?

A week of escalating tensions has unfolded between Donald Trump and the Vatican, after Trump insulted the Pope on social media following remarks on peace in the Middle East. His …

09:35

Cameroon: Pope Leo's pointed message to Biya

No Pope has spoken to Paul Biya this way.As Cameroonians grow fearful of their futures, #PopeLeo’s pointed message against tyranny is necessary, explains Father Jean-Luc Enyegue.More on #F24Debate ➡️ https://go.france24.com/iyu

18:14

Leo and "the tyrants": Does new pope's defiant message resonate?

A new U-S-born Pope on a first-ever visit to Cameroon’s restive English-speaking northwest, and who’s not turning the other cheek: “Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate …

12:59

Pope heads to Cameroon with message of peace for conflict zone

Pope Leo XIV left Algeria on Wednesday headed for Cameroon for a four-day trip that includes a visit to the epicentre of a nearly decade-long separatist conflict, where he is …

HLN (BE)

3 articles

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12:02

LOOK. “There will be some shots fired”: White House spokeswoman's unintentional prediction comes true

Een luchtige grap voorafgaand aan het jaarlijkse White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington kreeg enkele uren later een wel heel wrange bijklank. Woordvoerster van het Witte Huis Karoline Leavitt zei …

09:48

LOOK. “My type of person”: man at Correspondents' Dinner continues to eat quietly while everyone around him ducks under the table

Fight or flight... of rustig blijven smikkelen? Een man gaat viraal voor zijn érg kalme reactie terwijl chaos uitbreekt op het Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. “Mijn type mens”, grappen velen. …

07:34

“It was pure chaos here”: CNN journalist sees Trump being evacuated after shots were fired at a gala in Washington

Het feestelijke persdiner in het Washington Hilton-hotel sloeg zaterdagavond abrupt om in paniek. Tijdens het White House Correspondents’ Dinner werd president Donald Trump plots van het podium geëscorteerd nadat er …

Le Figaro

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04:37

“I'm not a fan of the Pope”: Trump attacks Leo XIV after his anti-war message

Le républicain a accusé pêle-mêle Léon XIV de soutenir le programme d’armement nucléaire iranien ou encore de s’être opposé à l’opération militaire américaine au Venezuela.

Middle East Eye

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10:00

Trump says shooting at press dinner 'won't deter him' from Iran war

Trump says shooting at press dinner 'won't deter him' from Iran war US President Donald Trump said that a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner would not deter him …

01:33

Shooter arrested after gunfire at Trump event in Washington

Shooter arrested after gunfire at Trump event in Washington US President Donald Trump said a suspect had been arrested after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner …

01:10

Trump safe after gunfire at Washington event, AP reports

Trump safe after gunfire at Washington event, AP reports US President Donald Trump was reported "uninjured" after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington …

00:53

Trump evacuated from White House dinner after 'security threat'

Trump evacuated from White House dinner after 'security threat' US President Donald Trump and other senior officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington after an …

NPR

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12:08

Congress reacts to the shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton

The shooting at the White House Correspondent's Dinner comes at a time of increased threats towards lawmakers and fears of political violence.

12:08

Politics chat: Trump rushed away from the White House Correspondents' dinner

President Trump was rushed away from the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday after shots were fired in the hotel. A man has been taken into custody.

01:18

A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents' dinner

President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in custody.

NYT Europe

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15:09

Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump

Pope Leo responded directly on Monday to a presidential attack. But since then, he said, some of his statements during his Africa trip have been misconstrued.

04:00

How Trump Helped Pope Leo Find His Voice

After his election last year, Leo XIV developed a reputation as a mild-mannered mediator. President Trump’s attacks have made him more combative.

11:27

Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’

For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.

PBS Newshour

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23:30

Will Congress push back as Trump tests presidential power?

President Trump is not the first to push the boundaries of his power as commander in chief. The law on war powers gives presidents 60 days to conduct military operations …

Politico EU

2 articles

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01:40

Trump safe after evacuation from shooting at gala dinner

A suspect is in custody, authorities said, following incident at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington.

07:38

Trump renews attack on the pope

“Will someone please tell Pope Leo that Iran has killed at least 42,000 innocent, completely unarmed protesters in the last two months," snarks the U.S. president.

Sky News (UK)

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10:39

In pictures: Panic in the ballroom during White House correspondents' dinner shooting

Donald Trump had been due to give a keynote speech at the highly anticipated White House correspondents' dinner - instead, he was swiftly evacuated after shots were fired.

08:34

The people who've tried to kill Donald Trump

Donald Trump has praised the Secret Service after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by a man "armed with multiple weapons".

05:44

Timeline: Moments that led to shooting

A suspected gunman has been arrested after firing shots at a hotel which was hosting a dinner for Donald Trump in Washington DC.

The Hill

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12:51

Who is the suspect in the WHCA dinner shooting?

Cole Allen has been identified as the suspect in the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents Associated dinner by multiple outlets after the Saturday incident at the Washington Hilton …

12:08

World leaders react to WHCA dinner shooting

World leaders were quick to respond after an armed man disrupted the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night, which led to the president and first lady being …

04:58

WHCA dinner shaken by shooting; Trump evacuated, gunman faces charges

A heavily armed man interrupted Washington’s annual White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of President Trump and first lady Melania Trump and shaking up a crowd …

04:53

Trump’s WHCA dinner with the press turns into night of tears and terror

I've covered the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at least a dozen times. Over the years, I've detailed just about every angle. Filed countless stories. But I've never covered …

03:38

Trump thanks press, commends WHCA leader after shooting

President Trump was conciliatory toward the media Saturday night as he briefed the press after a shooter was apprehended at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Trump gave remarks in the …

02:27

Watch live: Trump remarks after White House Correspondents Dinner

President Trump is expected to make remarks from the White House, shortly after he, Vice President Vance and other Cabinet members were evacuated from the Washington Hilton when a man …

00:16

Trump: UK's Starmer has 'plenty of time to recover' after 'really bad' ambassador pick

President Trump went after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his former U.K. ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, who has faced scrutiny over files linked to the convicted sex …

16:52

Trump applauds Senate Republican’s effort to expunge 2019 impeachment

President Trump on Monday praised Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) for the lawmaker's effort to expunge his 2019 impeachment over allegations of an illegal quid-pro-quo with Ukraine's leader. Scott introduced a …

12:30

Trump versus Pope Leo: A self-inflicted knockout blow

The pope is ahead on points, the only knockout blow struck by Trump was to his own chin.

11:52

Senate Republican knocks Trump over ‘holy war’ with pope

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) is warning that if Republicans lose the November midterm elections it will be because they didn’t talk enough about reducing the cost of living and urged …

03:07

Pope Leo, Vance seek to mend fences after Trump feud

Pope Leo XIV and Vice President Vance on Saturday both said the presumed feud with President Trump was misinterpreted. “There’s been a certain narrative that has not been accurate in …

16:37

Pope Leo: Debating Trump ‘not in my interest at all’

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said any debate with President Trump amid their recent back-and-forth is "not in my interest at all." The pope was aboard his plane headed to …

22:19

Trump administration to release Second Avenue subway funding after MTA lawsuit

The Trump administration on Thursday agreed to release federal funding to go toward the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) project to extend the Second Avenue subway following a lawsuit …

15:19

NPR nabs $33 million from anonymous donor after Trump funding cuts

National Public Radio is getting a new injection of funding from private donors months after President Trump's administration pulled federal dollars from the public broadcaster. NPR announced Thursday a total …

Washington Examiner

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13:17

Suspect in correspondents’ dinner shooting donated to Kamala Harris campaign

The man set to be charged with carrying out an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner appears to have donated to former Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.  …

12:45

Trump dinner shooting was targeting administration officials, authorities believe

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said the man set to be charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is believed to have been targeting members of …

05:38

Republicans and Democrats unite after WHCA dinner shooting: ‘Violence has no place’

Reactions poured in from Democrats and Republicans after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting on Saturday night, with both sides condemning the violence. Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) shared on …

03:36

Trump strikes defiant tone after another shooting: ‘I can’t be concerned’

President Donald Trump remained steadfast in his administration’s goals when asked about possible motivations behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. “Some of us who have covered Butler experienced another …

00:52

Trump and Cabinet members evacuated from correspondents’ dinner after shooting

President Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet were evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner after a gunman opened fire at the event on Saturday night. Trump, Vice President …

12:40

Trump calls for Congress to amend hemp ban after marijuana reclassification

President Donald Trump called on Congress Thursday to take action to repeal and reform the impending hemp ban that would wipe out nearly all hemp-derived CBD products on the market. …

11:00

Trump isn’t so unpredictable. He is (mostly) following the polls

There is a view prevalent in the media and pundit universe that President Donald Trump is some kind of enigma. You never know what he is going to do or …

13:59

Devin Nunes out as Trump Media chief after years of financial losses

Devin Nunes was ousted from his role as CEO of Trump Media, the owner of Truth Social, after years of suffering financial losses. In a press release, Trump Media announced …

12:27

Trump and the Christian Right crack-up

A week of battling with the pope and over AI-generated images depicting President Donald Trump has revealed tensions between two crucial socially conservative voting blocs ahead of the midterm elections. …

02:56

Vance ‘grateful’ to Pope Leo for clearing up feud with Trump

Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Leo XIV’s recent statement downplaying the tensions between the Vatican and President Donald Trump after a week of back-and-forth sparring. Leo said on Saturday …

Washington Post

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04:50

Inside the chaotic correspondents’ dinner shooting: ‘Get down, get down!’

For the third time in three years, President Donald Trump found himself under the threat of gunfire. This time the Washington press corps was in the room.

20:28

Former congressman Devin Nunes departs as CEO of Trump media company

The onetime lawmaker is leaving Trump Media & Technology, which operates the social media platform Truth Social.