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Suspected gunman dead after exchanging fire with Secret Service near White House
A man opened fire near a White House security checkpoint on May 23, prompting Secret Service return fire. He was shot, later died at a hospital, and a bystander was also struck by gunfire, according to AP and Reuters-syndicated reports.
Suspect dead after shots fired near the White House
Secret Service officers exchanged gunfire with a man who opened fire near a White House security checkpoint on May 23, 2026. The suspect later died at a hospital, and a bystander was also wounded.
Secret Service fatally shoots suspect after gunfire near White House checkpoint
Secret Service officers shot a man after gunfire erupted near a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to AP, Reuters and other reports. AP later reported the suspect died and a bystander was in serious condition.
Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House, bystander also shot
Law enforcement officials said the Secret Service shot an armed suspect near the White House on Saturday and a bystander was also shot. Later reporting said the suspect died after approaching a checkpoint and opening fire.
U.S. and Sweden sign Technology Prosperity Deal on AI, quantum, space and 5G/6G
The White House and Sweden signed a Technology Prosperity Deal on May 22, 2026, outlining closer cooperation on AI, connectivity, biomedicine, energy, space, quantum technology, advanced manufacturing and research security.
Trump drops IRS, Treasury lawsuit in deal tied to $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund
Trump filed to dismiss his lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department as the Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to the settlement.
Trump signs order to launch TrumpIRA.gov for workers without employer plans
The White House says Trump has ordered Treasury to create TrumpIRA.gov, a federal site to help workers without employer plans access retirement savings options.
White House pushes fixed-price contracts as default in new federal procurement order
The White House has ordered federal agencies to favor fixed-price and performance-based contracts and to justify more complex deals.
White House grants presidential permit for Bridger Pipeline Expansion border crossing in Montana
The White House has authorized a border crossing for the Bridger Pipeline Expansion project in Montana, moving the crude pipeline one step forward.
White House Wire - New State Department rules would deny visas to those who fear returning home
The White House wire surfaced a new State Department visa-screening directive that could deny nonimmigrant visas to applicants who fear returning home.
White House to review security plans for future Trump events
The White House will review security plans for future Trump events after the correspondents' dinner shooting and the attempted-assassination case.
The White House news briefing has started
The White House held a live briefing on April 27 after the correspondents' dinner shooting and the federal charge alleging attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Suspect in White House correspondents' dinner shooting charged with attempted assassination of Trump
Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in Washington.
Trump said he will hold a White House news conference in 30 minutes after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he would hold a news conference from the White House press briefing room in 30 minutes after a shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, saying the first lady, the vice president and Cabinet members were safe.
White House and Buckingham Palace confirm King Charles III and Queen Camilla state visit for April 27-30
The White House and Buckingham Palace confirmed a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Washington from April 27 to April 30.
White House warned staff not to use confidential information for trades amid Iran-war betting scrutiny
Reuters reported that the White House warned staff not to use nonpublic information for market trades or prediction-market bets amid Iran-war scrutiny.
Trump signs executive order intended to stabilize college sports and threaten federal funding over noncompliance
Trump signed an executive order on April 3 directing federal agencies to consider college-sports violations when reviewing grants and contracts, escalating federal pressure on the NCAA and universities.
Urgent National Action to Save College Sports
The White House issued an executive action on April 3, 2026 aimed at reshaping college sports governance, with agencies told to assess whether rule violations could affect federal grants and contracts.
President Trump signs executive order on college sports
The White House says Trump’s college sports order is meant to enforce rules on pay-for-play, eligibility and transfers, with federal funding pressure on noncompliant schools.