NPR News: 04-27-2026 2PM EDT

This NPR News Now broadcast covers a range of developments, including the arraignment of a suspect in a shooting near the White House Correspondents Dinner, a royal state visit amid strained relations, a Supreme Court reversal on Texas congressional maps, the start of a high-profile AI lawsuit, a symbolic religious meeting, and a shift in tech partnerships.

Suspect Arraigned in Shooting Outside Correspondents Dinner

The suspect in Saturday night's shooting outside the Washington Hilton Ballroom, where President Trump, Vice President, and others attended the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, faces arraignment this afternoon. Investigators say Cole Allen carried a shotgun and other weapons when he stormed past a security entry point. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt attributes the attack to a "left-wing cult" that labels Trump a fascist, threat to democracy, or Hitler to score political points, claiming such rhetoric has fueled violence that has hurt and killed people and nearly did so again. Critics counter with similar accusations against Trump for spreading misinformation or incendiary rhetoric against opponents. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about politically motivated violence tied to heated partisan language from both sides.