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5 min readThe NPR News Now update covers several developments, led by a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner and international tensions over NATO, alongside a British royal visit amid Epstein-related scrutiny and ongoing wildfires in Georgia.
Shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner
A suspect identified as Cole Allen opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents Dinner last night, prompting chaos among journalists, lawmakers, cabinet officials, and staff. NPR reporter Sam Greenglass described a loud pop from the lobby outside the ballroom, leading attendees—including President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and House Speaker Mike Johnson—to duck under tables or hit the floor as agents searched for Johnson amid clanking trays and shouts. Trump posted on social media that a suspect was in custody and later said he pushed to continue the event, but it was ultimately canceled after several minutes of confusion.
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- 1 (00:00) **White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Intro** - Anchor introduces suspect's upcoming arraignment after last night's gunfire.
- 2 (00:05) **Suspect Charges Detailed** - Cole Allen faces weapons counts including firearm use in violent crime and assault on federal officer.
- 3 (00:37) **Suspect Background and Motive Probe** - Shooter from California, checked into Washington Hilton; investigators seek motive, believe he acted alone.
- 4 (01:07) **NPR On-Scene Report** - Reporter describes chaos in lobby: pops of gunfire, officials ducking, agents locating House Speaker Mike Johnson.
- 5 (01:57) **Macron Slams Trump on NATO** - French President says Trump weakens alliance and Article V by hinting US might opt out of mutual defense.
- 6 (02:23) **EU Security as NATO Alternative** - Macron urges stronger EU collective defense under Treaty Article 42.7 amid US unreliability.
- 7 (03:01) **King Charles US Visit Amid Epstein Calls** - Royals arrive Monday; late Virginia Giuffre relatives renew push for meeting Epstein victims.
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