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5 min readNPR News Now covers a range of developments on April 26, 2026, including a foiled threat at a high-profile Washington event, progress on a Federal Reserve nomination, ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Ukraine's remembrance of Chernobyl amid its war with Russia, and new marathon records.
Foiled Threat at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Authorities stopped an alleged gunman, identified as Cole Allen, before he could enter the hotel ballroom during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A document indicated Allen intended to target administration officials. His brother alerted police to the document, while his sister, living outside Washington, D.C., confirmed to investigators that Allen made radical statements and had recently purchased two handguns and a shotgun, storing them at their parents' home without the parents' knowledge. This incident underscores vulnerabilities at major political gatherings, where family tips prevented potential violence against officials.
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- 1 (00:04) **White House Correspondents' Dinner Gunman Stopped** - Alleged gunman halted before entering hotel ballroom
- 2 (00:31) **Suspect Cole Allen's Targeting Document** - Wanted to target administration officials; brother notified police
- 3 (00:47) **Allen's Hidden Firearms** - Two handguns and shotgun stored at unaware parents' home
- 4 (01:03) **Fed Nomination Clears Hurdle** - Investigation into Chair Powell dropped, aiding Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh
- 5 (01:20) **Sen. Tillis Backs Warsh Confirmation** - Labels probe politically motivated; vote set for this week with slim GOP majority
- 6 (01:57) **Israel Orders Lebanon Evacuations** - New orders for southern area outside occupied zone despite ceasefire extension
- 7 (02:13) **Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah** - Netanyahu orders vigorous attacks; widespread operations follow
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