Armed man detained near White House Correspondents' Association dinner
Armed man detained attempting entry to White House Correspondents' Association dinner in D.C.
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Trump Administration Media Tensions
Multiple disputes between the Trump White House and major media outlets over access, terminology, and content regulations, including FCC challenges and security incidents at media events.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 10 May, 03:06 UTC
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Man with guns and knives attempts to enter White House Correspondents' Association dinner
During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, a man armed with guns and knives attempted to enter the ballroom where the president, first lady, and members of the nation's leadership and media were gathered. The incident resulted in the event being cut short.
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