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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 internal documents shows the White House ballroom project has a rising price tag, with private donations expected to cover most of the cost while public funds support security upgrades. Officials acknowledge escalating figures and ongoing disputes over funding sources.
The White House has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental spending, primarily to replenish Pentagon munitions and operational costs tied to the Iran war, and to fund farm aid, Ebola response and domestic projects. OMB Director Russell Vought has urged Congress to act quickly; lawmakers in both parties are questioning whether to approve tens of billions more for the conflict.
The DHS inspector general finds multiple failures by the Secret Service ahead of a Trump rally, including miscommunications and unmonitored rooftop access. The report cites missed warnings, lack of joint operations, and a drone overflight, contributing to a deadly incident.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is reviewing a plan to fence Lafayette Park around the White House, with gates for controlled access, and to replace tents with an underground screening facility. The proposal aims to boost security while preserving public access; construction could begin next year.
The Secret Service faces a 40% rise in threats to protectees this year, with roughly 10,000 cases reported so far. Mental-health interventions have surged tenfold. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces a secure environment challenge amid past shooting incidents and ongoing security concerns for Trump and other officials.