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The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial is being coated with an American-flag blue industrial-grade surface as part of a cost-saving renovation. Officials say the project is underway and aims to fix leaks and improve the pool’s appearance in time for national celebrations, with costs widely discussed.
Shots have been fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton. The suspected shooter has been arrested; a Secret Service officer has been lightly wounded and is recovering. President Trump and senior officials have been evacuated and are unharmed. Authorities have recovered weapons and an alleged manifesto linked to the suspect.
The gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California. Authorities say he has been charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting a federal officer; one Secret Service agent was wounded but wearing a bulletproof vest.
Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington dinner. He brought weapons including a shotgun and knives, and fired shots, injuring a Secret Service agent. Allen is held in custody pending trial, with authorities citing political violence concerns.
Trump has claimed Iran’s military is “totally gone” and has praised the US blockade, saying Tehran privately wants a deal while publicly sabre-rattling. He warned Iran should not breach a ceasefire and suggested the White House will reveal limits if it does.
Secret Service agents have shot a suspect near the Washington Monument on Monday afternoon after approaching a person who appeared to be carrying a firearm; the suspect fired at agents, who returned fire and wounded him. A juvenile bystander has been grazed and treated; the suspect has been hospitalized and no agents were injured.
The White House Correspondents' Association has announced the rescheduled dinner will take place on July 24 with "significantly enhanced safety measures" and a smaller guest list. President Trump has accepted an invitation to attend and speak and has said the event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria.
The Knicks have clinched the NBA title, sparking celebrations across New York. Security around Madison Square Garden has intensified due to a presidential attendance, with perimeter controls and TSA-style screenings. Parades and watch parties are planned with limited outdoor viewing options.
A review of recent reporting shows that private donations will cover the ballroom, while security upgrades are funded by public money. Internal cost estimates place total project costs around $600 million, with escalating figures and political scrutiny.
The White House has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding for the Iran war and related priorities, with most of the money earmarked for the Pentagon. Lawmakers are divided, and the path forward will hinge on coalition-building and negotiations over defense and nondefense spending.