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foxnews.compolitics17 days ago
Senate Republicans Remove $1 Billion Ballroom Security Provision From Budget Bill
Senate Republicans withdrew a $1 billion funding request for security enhancements at a proposed White House ballroom from a revised budget reconciliation bill. The change was formalized in updated text released by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Fox Newspolitics19 days ago
White House to Add Permanent Ballroom for Security
A Pennsylvania senator endorsed construction of a hardened ballroom at the White House, citing security risks after an April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Officials described the structure as extending six stories underground with steel and th…
msnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Suspect in White House Shooting Previously Tried to Enter Grounds
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, was killed after firing at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday. Court records show Best had prior encounters with agents and an active bench warrant.
politics27 days ago
Attorney General Seeks to Resume White House Ballroom Construction After Shooting
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche filed a request Sunday to lift a court-ordered halt on the 9,000-square-foot ballroom project. The filing cites a weekend shooting near a Secret Service checkpoint as evidence of the need for additional security measures.
artnews.compolitics4 days ago
DOJ Filing Links Pennsylvania Avenue Shooting to White House Ballroom Lawsuit
A Department of Justice filing described Saturday's shooting near the White House as an attempted assassination of President Trump. The submission asked a federal judge to lift an injunction blocking above-ground construction of a new ballroom.
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rediff.compolitics26 days ago
White House Checkpoint Shooting Leaves Bystander Stable
A 21-year-old gunman was fatally shot by Secret Service agents at a Pennsylvania Avenue checkpoint. An unidentified bystander was wounded and is in serious but stable condition after surgery.
usatoday.compolitics28 days ago
Secret Service Kills Gunman After Shooting at White House Checkpoint
A 21-year-old man opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed when officers returned fire. A bystander was also wounded. President Trump was inside the building but unharmed.
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nypost.compolitics28 days ago
NBC Reporter Julie Tsirkin Shows Mild Confusion During White House Shooting
NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin was filming live on the White House lawn when gunfire erupted Saturday evening. She later described hearing 20 to 30 shots and running inside after a Secret Service agent ordered the crew to safety.
rediff.compolitics27 days ago
Gunfire at White House checkpoint kills suspect, wounds bystander
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best opened fire at a White House security checkpoint Saturday evening and was killed by officers who returned fire. A bystander was also struck, and the incident marks the third gunfire event near President Trump in the past month.
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nbcnews.compolitics28 days agoUpdated
Secret Service kills gunman outside White House after shots fired at checkpoint
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after he opened fire at a checkpoint near the White House on May 23, 2026. One bystander was also wounded and President Trump was unharmed.
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Secret Service Shoots Suspect Near White House After Gunfire
A man opened fire near the White House perimeter and was shot by the Secret Service. A bystander was also wounded in the incident.
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Semaforpolitics37 days ago
Senate Parliamentarian Reviews $1 Billion White House Security Funding
Senate Republicans are seeking to include $1 billion in security funding for a White House East Wing ballroom project in a budget reconciliation package. The Senate parliamentarian ruled Thursday night that some related immigration enforcement funding violated Senate rules.
abcnews.go.compolitics39 days ago
Republicans Seek Three-Year Funding for ICE and Border Patrol Using Budget Reconciliation
Republicans are advancing a three-year funding bill for ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition ahead of a June 1 deadline. The measure includes $1 billion for security at a proposed presidential ballroom at the White House following an…
Fox Newspolitics39 days ago
Senate Republicans Question Secret Service Request for $1 Billion
Secret Service Director Sean Curran briefed Senate Republicans on a $1 billion funding request that includes $220 million for White House complex hardening and $180 million for a visitor screening center. The request, part of a $72 billion reconciliation package funding immigrati…
Fox Newspolitics39 days ago
Senate Republicans Question $1 Billion Secret Service Request Tied to White House Ballroom Security
Senate Republicans expressed skepticism over a $1 billion funding request from the Secret Service that includes $220 million for security enhancements to a new ballroom in the White House East Wing. The agency detailed the breakdown during a closed-door briefing, with the remaind…
Military.compolitics40 days ago
Senate Republicans Propose $1 Billion Package Including White House Security Funding
A Senate proposal would allocate funds for the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service to secure the White House complex, including a proposed ballroom. The project was initially described as privately funded at $300-400 million but legislation now indicates a pot…
Military.compolitics40 days ago
Senate Republicans Advance $1 Billion Secret Service Funding Bill
Senate Republicans are moving forward with a proposal to allocate up to $1 billion for Secret Service security upgrades tied to a White House ballroom construction project. Democrats oppose the spending, arguing it contradicts earlier statements that the project would be funded p…
naturalnews.compolitics46 days ago
Senate Republicans Propose $72 Billion for Immigration Enforcement and White House Ballroom Security
Senate Republicans released two funding bills that would provide $72 billion over 10 years for immigration enforcement and related security measures. The proposal includes $1 billion for Secret Service security features tied to a White House ballroom project. The Congressional Bu…
The Guardianpolitics47 days ago
Senate Republicans Add $1 Billion for White House Security to Reconciliation Bill
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released text for a reconciliation bill allocating $1 billion for U.S. Secret Service enhancements related to the East Wing Modernization Project. The funds are designated for security upgrades within the White House compound, am…
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bbc.co.ukworld48 days ago
Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House After Gunfire Exchange
U.S. Secret Service officers shot and wounded an armed man who fired at them near the Washington Monument, leading to a brief White House lockdown. A juvenile bystander was also injured in the incident, which occurred shortly after Vice President JD Vance's motorcade passed throu…
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Fox Newspolitics49 days ago
Man Charged in Attempted Assassination of Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
A 31-year-old California man, Cole Allen, faces charges for allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on April 25. Authorities say Allen fired at a Secret Service agent during the incident, leading to his swif…
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Semaforpolitics51 days ago
Congress Passes Bill Funding Most DHS Agencies, Ending 76-Day Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation funding 20 Department of Homeland Security agencies through the fiscal year's end, concluding a 76-day partial shutdown. The bill excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, which receive separate funding. House Republicans p…
Washington Examinerpolitics52 days ago
Suspect Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
An attempted assassination targeted President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, marking the third such incident since 2024. The event has accelerated efforts to build a secure White House ballroom, with new legislation proposed and a lawsuit ongo…
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The Guardianworld54 days agoUpdated
Suspect Charged in Attempted Assassination of Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
Federal prosecutors charged Cole Allen with attempting to assassinate President Trump after he allegedly tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner armed with multiple weapons. The incident has sparked security reviews and political accusations of inflammatory rhetoric…
manilatimes.netpolitics52 days agoUpdated
Senate Republicans Introduce $400M White House Ballroom Security Bill
Senate Republicans announced legislation to authorize $400 million in federal funds for a White House ballroom, citing security needs after a gunman disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump called the venue a safer alternative for large gatherings. Democr…
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The Independentpolitics54 days ago
Secret Service Arrests Suspect After Shots Fired Near White House Correspondents' Dinner
A 31-year-old California man fired shots while attempting to enter the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, marking the third assassination attempt against President Trump. The incident followed comedian Jimmy Kimmel's joke about First Lady Melania Trump, prompti…
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The Independentpolitics50 days ago
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Prompts Security Proposals
Saturday Night Live aired a cold open sketch on May 2, 2026, featuring Aziz Ansari as FBI Director Kash Patel and Colin Jost as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The sketch referenced recent events including the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the shooting at the White House Correspondents…