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5 min readThis NPR News Now update from April 26, 2026, leads with an attempted attack on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, followed by developments in US-Iran tensions, a major shift in Hungarian politics, and brief US domestic reports. The stories highlight immediate security responses, diplomatic setbacks, and political transitions.
Attempted Attack at Washington Hilton
A man armed with guns and knives entered the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, where President Trump was attending. He fired several shots outside the ballroom before Secret Service agents subdued him and took him into custody. One agent was shot in his vest but sustained no serious injury; Trump and others inside the ballroom were unharmed.
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- 1 (00:01) **Assassination Attempt at Correspondents' Dinner** - Armed man fires shots outside ballroom at Washington Hilton where Trump attended event; subdued by Secret Service.
- 2 (00:26) **Trump Calls for Unity** - President urges Americans to resolve differences peacefully post-incident.
- 3 (01:05) **Chaos Inside Ballroom** - Eyewitness describes agents pulling cabinet members to safety amid confusion.
- 4 (01:57) **Trump Cancels Pakistan Delegation** - Halts US envoys' trip for Iran peace talks after Iran's FM leaves without meeting Americans.
- 5 (02:19) **Iran-US Tensions Escalate** - US intercepts ships amid blockade; Iran controls Strait of Hormuz, halting most traffic.
- 6 (03:00) **Hungary's Orban Resigns Parliamentary Seat** - Outgoing PM steps down after Fidesz party's landslide election loss.
- 7 (03:57) **Former US Interior Secretary Dies** - Dirk Kempthorne, ex-Idaho governor, passes at 74 from colon cancer.
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