… d how – his government would get Castro to the US to face the charges, Rubio replied: “I’m not going to talk about how we’re going to get him here, if we were trying to get him here, why would I say to the media what our plans are about that?” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche …
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Todd Blanche
Also known as: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Acting US Attorney General who commented on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April 2026.
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- May 2026
… Speaking at Freedom Tower in Miami, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the US would also charge Castro with destruction of aircraft, and four individual counts of murder over the deaths of Armando Alejandre Jr, Carlos Alberto Costa, Mario Manuel de la Peña, and P …
US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes… As part of the settlement, the Justice Department created the fund to compensate victims of political “weaponisation.” U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced repeated questions over that fund during congressional testimony on Tuesday. …
Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’- April 2026
… The suspect allegedly rushed through a security checkpoint one floor above the basement venue. “One Secret Service officer was shot in the chest, but was wearing a ballistic vest that worked,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a news conference on Monday. …
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump… The criminal charges were filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the same region where the shells were reportedly found. “Threatening the life of the President of the United States is a grave violation of our nation’s laws,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in …
James Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post… The suspect allegedly rushed through a security checkpoint one floor above the basement venue. “One Secret Service officer was shot in the chest, but was wearing a ballistic vest that worked,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a news conference on Monday. …
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner… Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche told NBC News it appeared as though he was targeting administration officials, “likely including the president”. …
Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security… Speaking to NBC on Sunday, acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the motive of the suspected assailant was still under investigation, but that “preliminary” findings suggested he was targeting administration officials, “likely” including President Donald Trump. …
Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian… In Sunday’s interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the motive of the suspected shooter was still under investigation, but that “preliminary” findings suggested he was targeting administration officials, “likely” including President Donal …
Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian… Trump appeared confident on Sunday that the trip would still go ahead, telling Fox: “He’s coming, and we’re going to have a great time.” The US president added: “He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.” Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said he was “ …
Final decision expected on King Charles’ US visit after DC shooting
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US Secretary Rubio calls Cuba national security threat
The News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba poses a "national security threat" and the likelihood of a peaceful diplomatic agreement is "not high," while Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused him of spreading "lies" and denied the island had ever threatened the US.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Yesterday
US Secretary Rubio calls Cuba national security threat
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba poses a "national security threat" and the likelihood of a peaceful diplomatic agreement is "not high," while Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused him of spreading "lies" and denied the island had ever threatened the US.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 20 May
US charges Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 plane downing
The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals and murder over the 1996 shooting down of two aircraft belonging to Brothers to the Rescue, killing four people including three Americans. President Díaz-Canel called the charges a political manoeuvre without legal foundation.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Capitol police officers sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion fund
Two Capitol and Metropolitan police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, filed a lawsuit seeking to halt President Trump's $1.8 billion fund created by the Justice Department to compensate victims of political "weaponisation" following Trump's tax-return lawsuit settlement with the IRS.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 29 April
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 →
Former FBI Director James Comey charged with threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been formally charged with threatening the life of US President Donald Trump over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47". Comey has denied knowing what the numbers meant, while the Trump administration claims the image was a threat against the 47th president.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
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
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 →
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 →
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
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 →