Key Events (10)
A shooting occurred at the White House correspondents' dinner with an anti-Trump motive reportedly documented in the suspect's manifesto. The suspect was charged, and law enforcement is reassessing security arrangements after questions emerged about how the gunman was able to get close to Trump, cabinet members, and lawmakers.
King Charles and Queen Camilla began a state visit to the United States, meeting with President Trump and First Lady at the White House for private tea. British officials sought to hold the meeting privately, wary of tensions similar to those that occurred during Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's previous visits.
Iran's foreign ministry condemned the U.S. seizure of Iranian-linked tankers as 'piracy and armed robbery,' with a spokesperson stating that American actions 'strike at the heart of international law.' The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the U.S. is being 'humiliated' by Iran's leadership, suggesting the Trump administration is being outwitted at the negotiating table by Tehran over nuclear and diplomatic issues.
Trump administration officials used the White House correspondents' dinner shooting to advance a proposal for a $400 million ballroom project, arguing it would provide a 'safe space.' The Department of Justice is reportedly pressuring a group to drop a lawsuit against Trump's ballroom.
The troubled airline Spirit Airlines is in bankruptcy court as the Trump administration scrambles to save the company. The situation raises questions about potential government intervention to keep the carrier operational.
The Trump administration ended independent science at the EPA by dismantling the agency's prestigious research office that had spent decades conducting scientific work insulated from political pressure.
Human rights groups warned that the 2026 World Cup will be a 'bonanza of sportswashing' under Trump, citing concerns about U.S. law enforcement approaches to protests and policing. Norway's Football Federation president is set to raise concerns about ICE actions with FIFA.
Trump and First Lady demanded that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over a 'widow' joke recorded two days before the White House correspondents' dinner shooting.
Trump participated in a testy 60 Minutes interview with CBS correspondent Norah O'Donnell, calling the media 'horrible people' after she presented segments of the suspected gunman's alleged manifesto. Trump stated he 'wasn't worried' during the shooting incident.