Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet"
A witness says the doors to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held were "wide open" when a gunman rushed toward the event.
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Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Acting AG Blanche asks court to let White House ballroom construction resume
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has asked a federal judge to overturn the judge's own ruling that blocked construction of the White House ballroom, in the wake of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
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Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Suspect charged with assassination attempt in correspondents' dinner shooting
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
Leavitt holds briefing on shooting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions from reporters Monday, just two days after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced Secret Service to rush President Trump to safety. Following the briefing, CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Shanelle Kaul provided more reporting.
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out
Reports at the White House Correspondents' Dinner quickly began sharing what they knew when gunfire was heard outside the ballroom.
New details emerge on shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
Minute by minute: How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
Law enforcement apprehended 31-year-old Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Trump says "it's a dangerous profession" after shots fired at dinner
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
Charges announced for D.C. shooting suspect | Special Report
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced charges for the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday.
Trump attends White House Correspondents' Dinner, his first as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
Wolf at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
David Nakamura, Susan Page, Jamelle Bouie and Jonah Goldberg discuss the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and President Trump's shifting cabinet.
The Washington Hilton's decades-long history with D.C. politics
The White House Correspondents' Dinner has been an annual tradition since 1921, bringing together presidential comedy and the press corps, and the Hilton has been its home for 57 years.
The history of classic Washington, D.C. hotel
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Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
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King Charles addressed Congress in a roughly 30-minute speech, speaking about the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
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Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer
Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
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King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet"
A witness says the doors to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held were "wide open" when a gunman rushed toward the event.
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Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a proposed a new congressional map to net Republicans up to four more seats.
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
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The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
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Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
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King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait
The State Department is planning a limited-edition redesign of the American passport with new artwork that features a portrait of President Trump, according to a department official.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
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A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
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Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."
16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel off coast of Sweden
The unidentified ship is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th century warship "Vasa."
Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed
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U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
No one has been arrested and "officers are keeping an open mind about the motive behind the attack," police said.
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"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
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Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
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Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
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FBI raids about 20 Minnesota daycare centers
Federal agents executed search warrants at about 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis over allegations of fraud, officials told CBS News on Tuesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
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King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday during his state visit to mark America's 250th anniversary. Watch the monarch's remarks in full, followed by CBS News analysis.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal
The Federal Communications Commission is calling for an early review of Disney's broadcast license. An FCC official tells CBS News the order is related to the agency's investigation into Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion practices, but it also comes amid a feud between the White House and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
DOJ indicts James Comey for second time
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by President Trump's Justice Department for a second time, multiple sources tell CBS News. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' coverage.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Secret Service director defends shooting response
Sean M. Curran, director of the Secret Service, defended his agency's response to Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Sam Vinograd have the latest on the attack.