NPR News: 04-26-2026 7PM EDT

The NPR News Now broadcast from April 26, 2026, leads with the investigation into a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner the previous night, alongside updates on a prolonged partial government shutdown, stalled Colorado River water negotiations, a historic marathon record, seasonal bird migration concerns, and a dip in market futures.

White House Shooting Probe

Authorities continue investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., where 31-year-old Alan—a Caltech graduate from 2017 and part-time high school tutor in Torrance, California—opened fire. President Trump and his cabinet emerged unharmed, though one Secret Service agent took a bullet in his bulletproof vest. The White House states Alan aimed to target administration officials. Investigators spoke with his sister, who described his radical statements and frequent references to a plan to "do something to fix the issues with today's world." Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated the motive remains under review. Alan faces federal arraignment on Monday. This incident underscores vulnerabilities at high-profile events and highlights the Secret Service's protective role, especially amid their own funding challenges.