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Secret Service

Also known as: U.S. Secret Service

Secret Service — US security agency responsible for protecting the White House and responding to armed incidents at high-profile events, involved in recent shooting incidents in Washington DC.

2026-04-262026-06-15
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been rescheduled after the original event on April 25 was suspended after a gunman attempted to access the venue, resulting in an exchange of fire with Secret Service agents. …

    White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident
  3. May 2026

  4. Joy Online

    The suspect who fired shots outside the White House, striking a bystander before the Secret Service shot and killed him, had previous run-ins with authorities there, court documents show. …

    White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

  5. Joy Online

    The suspect in a shooting near the White House was killed in an exchange of fire with Secret Service agents on Saturday evening, officials have confirmed. …

    Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

  6. Joy Online

    Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. …

    Two people shot in encounter with Secret Service near the White House

  7. Joy Online

    … Secret Service said ​it was investigating the incident ​, and FBI ⁠Director Kash Patel said his agency was supporting the probe.

    US Secret Service investigates reports of shots near White House

  8. Joy Online

    … Trump has said private donors will fund the $400m ballroom as Republicans have sought to use a portion of $1bn in taxpayer funds for Secret Service security upgrades. …

    Trump’s White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans

  9. Joy Online

    … A Secret Service spokesman told the BBC on Thursday: “The officer was struck in the ballistic vest, but was not seriously injured.” Ballistics experts have been investigating whether the Secret Service officer was hit by a bullet fired by the suspect, or by other law enforcement …

    New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
  10. April 2026

  11. Joy Online

    … The Senate has passed a bill to fund DHS agencies, including the Secret Service, Coast Guard, and Federal Emergency Management Agency, but House Republicans have so far refused to go along.

    US House approves outline for $70bn more for immigration enforcement

  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded during the attack at a hotel. …

    Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump

  13. Joy Online

    … Giuliani added, “The swift response by law enforcement and Secret Service agents saved lives, but the chaos underscored the critical need for a fully operational Department of Homeland Security (DHS). …

    White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World Cup
World & Region

White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled to July after shooting

The News

The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, originally planned for April 25, has been rescheduled to July 24 after a gunman attempted to access the venue and exchanged fire with Secret Service agents. The rescheduled event will include significantly enhanced safety measures and will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC, with President Trump confirming his attendance.

2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled to July after shooting

    The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, originally planned for April 25, has been rescheduled to July 24 after a gunman attempted to access the venue and exchanged fire with Secret Service agents. The rescheduled event will include significantly enhanced safety measures and will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC, with President Trump confirming his attendance.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. White House shooting suspect had prior Secret Service incidents

    Nasire Best, who fired shots outside the White House on Saturday and was killed by Secret Service, had previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June 2025 and told agents he was Jesus Christ. He was sent for mental evaluation after that incident and later arrested for unlawfully entering a federally controlled property in July 2025.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Suspect killed in shooting near White House on Saturday

    A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best, who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health conditions, opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents. A bystander was wounded in the incident, but no officers were injured.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Two shot in Secret Service encounter near White House

    Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Suspect shot after opening fire near White House checkpoint

    A person opened fire at officers at a White House checkpoint on Saturday evening and was shot and taken to George Washington Hospital. The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person with a prior "stay-away order."

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Senate rules officer rejects Trump ballroom security funding plan

    A US Senate official has ruled against using taxpayer funds from a spending package for security upgrades related to President Trump's White House ballroom project, after Democrats challenged the provision. Trump has said private donors will fund the $400m ballroom, but Republicans had sought to use a portion of $1bn in taxpayer funds for Secret Service security upgrades.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

  1. Footage shows Trump dinner gunman breached security in four seconds

    Prosecutors released CCTV video showing a gunman charge through a security checkpoint in four seconds during a press gala where President Trump was present. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate Trump and allegedly carried multiple weapons as he ran through the venue before being arrested.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  6. World leaders condemn attack at White House Correspondents' Dinner

    An armed man stormed the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night, prompting Secret Service to open fire; President Trump was unharmed and the 31-year-old suspect was taken into custody. World leaders including France's Macron and Italy's Meloni condemned the violence and emphasized solidarity with the United States.

    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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