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Secret Service Shoots Individual Near White House: 2 Critical Injuries
On Saturday, the U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House, with a bystander also injured—both are in critical condition. The incident occurred near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, prompting the Secret Service to confirm shots fired while investigating the situation. Journalists reported hearing numerous gunshots and sought shelter, while President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time. This event follows a series of security incidents, including an attempted assassination of Trump on April 25 and a previous attack on National Guard members last November.
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Cole Allen Alleged Assassination Attempt at Washington Hilton Hotel
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old individual, is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25. Surveillance footage shows Allen casing the Washington Hilton on April 24 before storming a Secret Service checkpoint on April 25 with a shotgun. The incident resulted in a Secret Service officer drawing his weapon and firing multiple rounds at Allen. Authorities confirmed that the officer who was struck by gunfire was not seriously injured due to protective gear. Prosecutors are continuing to pursue the case against Allen.
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DHS Shutdown Exceeds 70 Days Amid Congressional Dispute
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been shut down for over 70 days, with Congress at an impasse on funding legislation. Officials caution that emergency funding, authorized by an executive order, could be exhausted by May 1, potentially leading to missed paychecks for DHS employees including Transportation Security Administration and Secret Service agents. The Senate has unanimously passed DHS funding proposals, while the House has not moved forward with a vote, leading to ongoing delays in critical services. As Congress heads into a weeklong recess, the likelihood of resolution remains unclear.
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