California Teacher Charged After Opening Fire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A 31-year-old California educator and engineer has been charged with federal crimes after authorities say he stormed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday night, firing two shots before he was tackled to the ground by law enforcement officers. Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the […]
Shooting at Correspondents Dinner Raises Secret Service Security Questions
A California man armed with a shotgun and handgun rushed a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents Dinner April 25, prompting evacuations of Trump, Vance and Cabinet officials and raising questions about the event security level.
Israel’s President Delays Netanyahu Pardon, Pushes for Plea Deal
Israeli President Isaac Herzog rejected an immediate pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said he will pursue a plea deal in the six-year corruption trial before considering clemency.
Trump Clashes With 60 Minutes Over WHCD Shooter Manifesto
President Trump clashed with a TV correspondent during a live interview after she read passages from the manifesto of Cole Allen, the gunman who opened fire outside the White House Correspondents Dinner on April 25.
Bennett and Lapid Unite to Challenge Netanyahu in Israel’s October Elections
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced Sunday they are merging their parties into a united ticket called Together, Led by Bennett, positioning themselves as the strongest opposition challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections scheduled for October.
Georgia Wildfire Doubles Overnight, Tops 31 Square Miles With 87 Homes Destroyed
A wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, surpassed 31 square miles after doubling in size overnight, destroying at least 87 homes and threatening more evacuations amid drought conditions that also have South Carolina under a statewide burning ban.
Hegseth Ousts Navy Secretary Phelan in First Service Secretary Firing of Trump’s Second Term
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Navy Secretary John Phelan effective immediately on Wednesday, citing the need for new leadership as the U.S. Navy enforces a blockade of Iranian ports.
Spartanburg Seeks New City Attorney After Bob Coler Retirement
The City of Spartanburg is searching for its next City Attorney following the March 27 retirement of Bob Coler, who served as the city’s chief legal officer since December 2018. Coler stepped down to spend time with family and plans to open a small private law firm. During his tenure, Coler guided City Council and […]