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5 min readA shooting incident interrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting the evacuation of President Trump and administration members, while other headlines included a shift in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, strong box office performance for a Michael Jackson biopic, and reports from the Middle East and Mexico.
Shooting at Correspondents' Dinner
A man armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint outside the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to gunfire and the swift evacuation of President Trump and several administration officials. Secret Service agents tackled the suspect quickly, with Trump later describing the response as "very beautiful" and praising their bravery. One agent was shot at close range but protected by a vest and reported fine after Trump spoke with him. No other injuries occurred, and authorities stated confidence that the shooter acted alone, though they have not yet identified him publicly.
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- 1 (00:00) **White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting** - President Trump and administration evacuated after man fires weapon outside Washington Hilton ballroom
- 2 (00:16) **Trump Praises Secret Service and Press** - Trump calls agents' response "very beautiful" and speaks well of press and White House Correspondents Association president
- 3 (01:05) **Reporter's Eyewitness Account** - NPR's Franco Ordonez notes Trump thanking press and praising association president who rushed to help during evacuation
- 4 (01:53) **Shooter Update** - Authorities say suspect acted alone; identity not yet released
- 5 (02:00) **Trump Cancels Iran Ceasefire Talks Trip** - US delegation trip to Islamabad scrapped due to long travel times; Trump prefers phone negotiations
- 6 (02:38) **Iran Ceasefire Extension** - Trump extended truce earlier this week; end date up to president, says Iran offered much but not enough
- 7 (03:00) **Michael Jackson Biopic Box Office Surge** - Film "Michael" on track for $100M+ North America opening despite critics' pans and production issues
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