The White House Correspondents' Dinner ended early Saturday night after a reported shooting incident near the venue, cutting short what had been expected to be a full evening event. NBC News correspondent Kristen Welker reported from inside as the situation unfolded and organizers brought the night to a close ahead of schedule. President Trump, who was not in attendance at the dinner, publicly stated he wanted to "LET THE SHOW GO ON," suggesting he was following events as they developed. The dinner is an annual Washington tradition that brings together journalists, politicians, and public figures. Details about the shooting, including location, casualties, or suspects, were not confirmed in available reporting. Authorities' response and any connection to the event itself remain unclear. Readers should watch for updates from law enforcement on the nature and scope of the incident, as early reports from active situations frequently change.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll has reached 1,430 with the US Geological Survey warning fatalities could top 10,000, placing it among Latin America's deadliest in a century. US military planes are landing in Caracas, Washington is mobilising $150 million in aid, and rescue teams from 17 countries are on the ground.
Iranian armed forces attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, briefly halting traffic through the waterway. The strike threatens a fragile US-Iran arrangement and could push shipping insurance costs and oil prices higher.
The US has struck Iran, with President Trump citing an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as justification. The action raises immediate risks for global oil flows through one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints.
The US struck ten Iranian targets on the second consecutive day of military action, putting a fragile ceasefire under serious pressure. The escalation raises immediate risks for Gulf shipping, global oil supply, and regional stability.
