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Secret Service

United States federal agency responsible for protecting the president and investigating attempts on officials' lives, as shown in coverage of the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident.

World & Region

US House approves outline for $70 billion immigration enforcement

The News

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year budget plan on Wednesday that would allow Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement by federal agents in a 215-211 vote with no Democratic support. Republicans plan to use a special procedure to advance the $70 billion proposal through the Senate without Democratic support and send it to President Trump for signing, hoping to complete the process in May.

30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. US House approves outline for $70 billion immigration enforcement

    The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year budget plan on Wednesday that would allow Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement by federal agents in a 215-211 vote with no Democratic support. Republicans plan to use a special procedure to advance the $70 billion proposal through the Senate without Democratic support and send it to President Trump for signing, hoping to complete the process in May.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. California man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump and two firearms offences after trying to enter a White House Correspondents' Association dinner with weapons on Saturday night. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously injured during the incident.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. White House urges DHS reopening ahead of 2026 World Cup

    White House officials preparing for the 2026 World Cup in the United States say reopening the Department of Homeland Security is "essential," citing a security incident at a Washington DC gala where a man was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump. The incident has prompted a White House security review and concerns from those planning the tournament.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. California man charged with attempted Trump assassination

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after attempting to storm a White House Correspondents' Association dinner gala in Washington on Saturday night carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded during the incident, and Trump and other officials were evacuated from the venue.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. Washington hotel shooting prompts review of Trump protection measures

    A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Performer describes sheltering near Trump during White House shooting

    A mentalist performing at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC locked eyes with US President Donald Trump as they took cover during gunshots on Saturday night. The performer, Oz Pearlman, was performing mind tricks for Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt when the shots were fired.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Trump assures King Charles will be very safe during US state visit

    Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. 31-year-old Californian arrested after shots fired at Washington press dinner

    Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, preliminary findings suggest he was targeting administration officials, though the motive remains under investigation.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 26 April

  1. King Charles US state visit likely to proceed after DC shooting

    A final decision on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was expected on Sunday after a shooting incident at a Washington DC White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The UK government indicated the trip would begin as planned on Monday, possibly with minor adjustments to public-facing events.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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