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The suspect was stopped before entering the ballroom, and the event was canceled after a Secret Service agent was shot and suffered minor injuries.
- On Saturday, an armed suspect attempted to access the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, where President Trump was attending. One Secret Service agent was shot with minor injuries, and the event was canceled.
- Anti-Government violence is at a 30-year high, complicating protection for high-profile events. Unlike leadership officials who receive 24/7 protection from the United States Capitol Police, more than 500 rank-and-file lawmakers lack dedicated security details.
- During the chaos, United States Capitol Police evacuated leadership officials from the ballroom while rank-and-file members remained locked inside with thousands of guests. Representative Scalise recounted grabbing a colleague to escape: "I grabbed him and said to stay close, and we got out of there."
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel held a Monday press conference at the Department of Justice to address the investigation into suspect Cole Tomas Allen.
- Congress recently passed a 2026 appropriations bill dedicating $75 million for member security. Representative Tim Burchett expressed concern, stating, "It's dangerous," and predicting conditions will persist until a fatality occurs.
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Photos of the week | April 24-30, 2026
A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner, a visit from King Charles III, and contentious testimony from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the week in Washington politics. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists — plus one from our editor-in-chief. From left, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and FBI Washington Field Office Assistant Director in Charg…
JUST IN: Major Security Breach At White House Correspondents’ Dinner Exposed
Analysis of Security Breaches at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner The recent breach of security during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has drawn critical attention to existing protocols and their effectiveness in high-pressure situations. The incident not only involved a potential threat but also raised questions about the decision-making capabilities of security personnel, particularly the K9 handler tasked with ensuring event safe…
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