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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from April 27, 2026, rounds up key developments including a shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, security responses amid a royal visit, Iran's extended internet blackout, Florida's congressional redistricting push, and advances in gene editing for a rare disorder.
Shooting at Correspondents' Dinner
A California man, Cole Allen, faces multiple charges including attempted assassination of the president after allegedly opening fire outside the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. He breached a security entry point near the event, where hundreds of guests including President Trump, Vice President, lawmakers, and media were gathered. One law enforcement agent was wounded, though it's unclear if by the gunman or friendly fire. This marks the third apparent attempt on Trump, following two during his 2024 campaign, which he has used to criticize the press and Democratic rhetoric. NPR's Tamara Keith, who attended the dinner, notes the incident caps a politically tough week for Trump with record-low approval ratings and the Iran war in limbo. It shifts focus temporarily but amplifies voter unease over national chaos and division.
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- 1 (00:01) **White House Shooting Incident** - California man Cole Allen charged with attempted presidential assassination at correspondents dinner
- 2 (00:48) **Political Fallout from Shooting** - NPR's Tamara Keith on shifting focus from Trump's low approvals and Iran war
- 3 (01:16) **Post-Shooting Security Review** - White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to convene meeting on event protocols
- 4 (01:31) **King Charles State Visit Begins** - Royals arrive at Joint Base Andrews despite heightened security
- 5 (02:02) **Iran's Record Internet Blackout** - 59th day marks longest nationwide shutdown per NetBlocks
- 6 (03:00) **Florida GOP Redistricting Push** - Gov. DeSantis proposes map for 24 Republican congressional seats
- 7 (03:44) **Gene Editing Success for Rare Disorder** - CRISPR treatment highly effective for hereditary angioedema swelling attacks
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