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DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom
DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom

Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate gave the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has sued to block construction, until 9 a.m. Monday to dismiss its lawsuit.

By Meg Kinnard and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
By Nicholas GordonApril 26, 2026
Another attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
Another attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
By Josh Wingrove, Myles Miller, Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergApril 26, 2026
The White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
The White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
By Eliyahu Kamisher, Biz Carson and BloombergApril 26, 2026
After the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
After the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
By Calvin Woodward and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
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By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
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By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 26, 2026
The suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
PoliticsThe suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: ‘It won’t matter’
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 26, 2026
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By Sasha RogelbergApril 26, 2026
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The presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
PoliticsThe presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
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Suspect in DC dinner attack spent several years acquiring guns
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By Myles Miller and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
PoliticsIran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
BankingSen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
By The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Here’s how the ‘multi-layered protection’ at the White House correspondents’ dinner worked and how the hotel added security after Reagan was shot
PoliticsHere’s how the ‘multi-layered protection’ at the White House correspondents’ dinner worked and how the hotel added security after Reagan was shot
By Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Accused gunman at correspondents’ dinner was likely targeting Trump and top officials after traveling by train to D.C., Blanche says
PoliticsAccused gunman at correspondents’ dinner was likely targeting Trump and top officials after traveling by train to D.C., Blanche says
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
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    By Tristan BoveApril 24, 2026
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By Eva RoytburgApril 26, 2026
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PoliticsWhat’s known about the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
By Jim EdwardsApril 26, 2026
Trump says shooting by ‘would-be assassin’ points to need for White House ballroom as questions are raised about security at correspondents dinner
PoliticsTrump says shooting by ‘would-be assassin’ points to need for White House ballroom as questions are raised about security at correspondents dinner
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
Trump uninjured and other top officials evacuated after a shooter opened fire in hotel where White House correspondents dinner held
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By Collin Binkley, Alanna Durkin Richer, David Bauder and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
From maritime trench warfare to a ‘sloppy peace’: Here’s how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs
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  • Pete Hegseth stands behind a podium, pointing with one hand and furrowing his brow.
    PoliticsThe U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles
    By Sasha RogelbergApril 24, 2026
SpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts
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By Tony Capaccio and BloombergApril 25, 2026
U.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget
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By Tony Capaccio and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Russia’s economy minister admits ‘reserves have largely been used up’ while communist lawmaker warns of 1917-style revolution as GDP shrinks
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Trump calls off sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan as Iran ceasefire talks fail before they even began. ‘Too much time wasted on traveling’
PoliticsTrump calls off sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan as Iran ceasefire talks fail before they even began. ‘Too much time wasted on traveling’
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
U.S. oil producers aren’t coming to the rescue despite high prices as mistrust and chaos hit outlook. The ‘market is being manipulated’
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By Jason MaApril 25, 2026
U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
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By Allyson Versprille and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Trump reports flurry of March bond purchases in new disclosure
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Mine warfare and mind games: ‘You just have to make people believe that you’ve laid mines’
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By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, David McHugh and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
Trump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote
PoliticsTrump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
Kevin Warsh is poised to lead the Fed with none of the gravitas Greenspan had but plenty of baggage from Trump, former Powell adviser says
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By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
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By Sasha RogelbergApril 25, 2026
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By Tristan BoveApril 25, 2026
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By Alma Solis, Megan Janetsky and The Associated PressApril 24, 2026
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