White House to review presidential security with federal officials

Federal law enforcement officials and the White House are reevaluating presidential security after an attack at the correspondents’ dinner. Chief of staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting this week with officials from the White House operations team, the Secret Service, and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss security protocol at events with the president. There are several large, high-profile events in the months ahead where Donald Trump is expected to participate. Among them, he’s set to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, oversee the U-S co-hosting the World Cup, and hold political rallies ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Authorities believe press dinner gunman was politically motivated

Authorities believe Saturday night’s security threat at the White House Correspondents’ dinner was politically motivated. Minutes before shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton, the suspected gunaman sent writings to family members that railed against Trump administration policies. Cole Tomas Allen referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in those writings, made repeated references to President Trump without naming him directly, and complained about a range of administration actions. He also left behind a trail of social media posts.

GOP senator ready to move forward with Fed Chair nomination

A GOP senator who was holding up President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is ready to move forward with the confirmation. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced over the weekend that he’s dropping his opposition now that the Justice Department ended its investigation of current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tillis objected to that investigation, calling it a “vindictive prosecution,” and he effectively blocked confirmation of Kevin Warsh. But the North Carolina Republican told NBC’s “Meet the Press” he’s ready to move on with the confirmation of Warsh.

With Powell probe dropped, stage is set for Warsh confirmation as Fed chair

New CEO at Trump’s media company after stock collapses

There’s been a leadership shake-up at the company that runs President Trump’s social media platform.
Former California Congressman Devin Nunes has been removed as CEO of Trump Media and Technology. He’s being replaced temporarily by digital media executive Kevin McGurn. The company, which owns Truth Social, didn’t give a reason for Nunes leaving. However, its stock has collapsed in the last year. The stock is down more than 60 percent since Donald Trump was reelected president in November 2024, wiping out more than 6 billion dollars in investor wealth. GC, Wash.

Trump administration sends mixed messages on gas prices

The Trump administration is sending mixed messages about when gas prices will drop. Trump Cabinet member Chris Wright said this week that gas prices might not drop below 3-dollars a gallon until next year. But President Trump told The Hill newspaper that his energy secretary was “totally wrong.” The next day, Secretary Wright was asked about his prediction during congressional testimony, saying gas prices may have already peaked. The president himself has acknowledged that gas prices could remain high through Election Day in November.

Correspondents’ dinner suspect charged with firearms, assault

The suspect in the correspondents’ dinner shooting has been charged with firearms and assault charges.
After being evacuated from the Washington Hilton, the president said the shooting suspect was a male from California who was armed with multiple weapons. “These are crazy people,” the president said. He commended the work of the Secret Service and other law enforcement for their quick response. The president lamented that politics is a “dangerous profession,” but vowed not to let this incident derail the White House Correspondents’ dinner and that it will be rescheduled.

Trump says suspect shot Secret Service officer outside press dinner

A shooting incident disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner and forced the evacuation of President Trump. Speaking at the White House after the dinner was canceled, the president said the 31-year-old male assailant shot a Secret Service officer outside the ballroom before being apprehended. The officer was protected by his bulletproof vest. The president said he and other top officials were whisked away to safety and were uninjured. He’s hoping to reschedule the correspondents’ dinner within the next 30 days.

Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ dinner

President Trump and other top government officials were evacuated from the annual dinner of White House correspondents after a security threat. Secret Service agents removed the president, vice president, and Cabinet members from the ballroom of the Washington Hilton. Attendees say they heard what sounded like gunshots outside the ballroom, which was packed with about 3-thousand guests. Many in the crowd ducked under their dinner tables. Details have yet to be confirmed at this hour. At first, it appeared the dinner was going to be canceled. But the latest word is that President Trump will be returning to the dinner despite the security incident and ensuing chaos.

Congress approval ratings hit rock bottom

The American people are not happy with the way Congress is handling its job. A new Gallup poll shows Americans’ approval of Congress has fallen to 10 percent. That’s barely above its all-time low of 9 percent back in 2015. Democrats have consistently rated the current GOP-led Congress poorly. But there’s been a sharp decline of support among Republicans — dropping from 63 percent approval when Donald Trump was inaugurated to barely 20 percent now. The findings show repeated government shutdowns contributing to the disapproval.

Trump to attend White House Correspondents’ dinner for first time

Donald Trump will attend White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for the first time as president. The president boycotted the annual dinner all four years in his first term and again last spring. In fact, he sometimes held competing events on the same night. But tonight, Donald Trump will attend the event attended by a few thousand journalists, politicians, and celebrities. Some news organizations are protesting the president’s appearance because of his aggressive criticism of the press as “fake news” and for his administration’s crackdown on press access at the White House and Pentagon. GC, Wash.

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran

DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell

Pentagon warns Iran not to lay new mines in Strait of Hormuz

Trump extends Jones Act waiver to curb rising energy costs

The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs linked to the war with Iran. President Trump has issued a 90-day extension to the Jones Act waiver, making it easier for non-American vessels to transport oil and natural gas in the wake of the Iran War. The move adds roughly three months to the existing waiver that was set to expire in mid-May. The extension is the latest White House response to spiking fuel costs, which have resulted in higher prices at the gas pump and more expensive airline tickets.

Trump says he won’t be rushed to end war as Iran negotiations drag on

President Trump says he won’t be rushed to end war as Iran negotiations drag on. The president says he’s under no pressure to make a hasty agreement with Iran. He was pushing back against several reporters’ questions about exceeding the four-to-six week timeline that he and his aides previously set for the war. If Iran doesn’t agree to a war-ending deal, the president said the U-S would “finish it up militarily.”

Amid extended ceasefire, Trump is seeking a “great deal” with Iran

President Trump says he’s taking the necessary time to secure a “great deal” with Iran. With the war dragging past the president’s projected 4-to-6 week timeline, he said he’s in no rush to end the conflict before an acceptable deal is reached. The president said Iran’s leaders are “very disorganized” and are “fighting like cats and dogs,” which has contributed to a pause in negotiations.

Trump orders military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats

President Trump has issued a new warning about the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement posted on his social media site, the president ordered the U-S military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats that are choking the Strait of Hormuz. He said “there is to be no hesitation.” The president also said the military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts in the critical waterway. And the strait, he said, will remain under U-S control until “Iran is able to make a deal.”

In major policy shift, Trump reclassifies medical marijuana

In a major policy shift, the Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. The move does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under U-S law. But the order changes the way marijuana is regulated, shifting licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to the less strictly regulated Schedule III. President Trump has promised to expand Americans’ access to medical treatment options. Critics say the order sends “a confusing message” about the dangers of marijuana.

Trump administration unsure when gas prices will drop

The Trump administration is sending mixed messages about when gas prices will drop. Trump Cabinet member Chris Wright said this week that gas prices might not drop below 3-dollars a gallon until next year. But President Trump told The Hill newspaper that his energy secretary was “totally wrong.” The next day, Secretary Wright was asked about his prediction during congressional testimony, saying prices may have peaked a week ago. The president himself has acknowledged that gas prices could remain high through Election Day in November.

Trump claims Democrats’ redistricting win in Virginia was “rigged”

President Trump is once again claiming voter fraud in a U-S election. The president is claiming that Tuesday’s redistricting win by Democrats in Virginia was “rigged.” Without providing evidence, he says there was a “massive mail-in ballot drop.” The president’s claim of fraud is the latest in a long line of complaints about election results he disagrees with. He repeatedly says his 2020 election loss was rigged and, at the beginning of his political career, accused 2016 Iowa Caucus winner Ted Cruz of cheating.

Appeals court blocks California law requiring feds to wear ID

A federal appeals court has blocked California’s law that requires federal agents to wear identification. The appellate court’s order favors the Trump administration, which had filed a lawsuit in November challenging the 2025 law requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of ID. The administration argued that California’s law would threaten the safety of officers who are facing harassment, doxing, and violence. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction pending appeal.

Trump sounds pessimistic about his birthright citizenship order

Iran’s attacks on ships threatens extended ceasefire

There are fresh doubts about the status of peace talks between the United States and Iran. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz a day after President Trump extended a ceasefire. Although the American blockade of all Iranian ports remains in place. The president is giving Iran time to develop a “unified proposal,” but Iran has yet to decide whether to join a new round of talks. A spokesman with Iran’s foreign ministry accused American negotiators of showing “disregard and lack of good faith.”