• कॉरेस्पोंडेंट्स के रात्रिभोज (correspondents’ dinner) में हुई गोलीबारी के बाद, प्रशासन ने अपने राजनीतिक लक्ष्यों को पूरा करने के लिए इसका लाभ उठाने में तत्परता दिखाई है
• व्हाइट हाउस में Donald Trump की हत्या के प्रयास के आरोप में एक व्यक्ति की गिरफ्तारी के 72 घंटों से भी कम समय में, Justice Department एक असाधारण फाइलिंग के लिए अदालत पहुँचा
• इस आपातकालीन स्थिति का विषय National Trust for Historic Preservation द्वारा एक नए व्हाइट हाउस बॉलरूम के निर्माण को रोकने के लिए दायर किया गया मुकदमा था
जैसे ही शनिवार को White House Correspondents' dinner के दौरान Washington Hilton होटल में फायरिंग की खबर आई, सोशल मीडिया पर साजिश की थ्योरियों (conspiracy theories) की बाढ़ आ गई। इसकी उम्मीद तो थी, लेकिन कुछ लोगों का कहना है कि अब समीकरण बदल रहे हैं, क्योंकि ये थ्योरियां न केवल दक्षिणपंथी खातों से, बल्कि उदारवादियों और प्रगतिशिलों की ओर से भी आ रही हैं जो अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति Donald Trump की आलोचना करते हैं।
District of Columbia पुलिस विभाग के प्रमुख ने कहा कि जांचकर्ताओं का मानना है कि संदिग्ध Вашингтон Hilton होटल में एक मेहमान था, जहां वार्षिक डिनर आयोजित किया जा रहा था, लेकिन अभी तक किसी मकसद का पता नहीं चला है।
विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि सरकार और मीडिया के प्रति गहरे अविश्वास के समय में कोई भी राजनीतिक दल साजिशों से अछूता नहीं है। शनिवार को जब एक हथियारबंद व्यक्ति ने उस बॉलरूम में घुसने की कोशिश की जहाँ Donald Trump वाइट हाउस के पत्रकारों को संबोधित करने वाले थे, तो तुरंत इस बात को लेकर साजिशी सिद्धांत फैल गए कि क्या यह आयोजन पूर्व-नियोजित (staged) था। राजनीतिक संस्थानों, मीडिया और स्वयं राष्ट्रपति के प्रति गहरे अविश्वास और अत्यधिक विभाजित राजनीति के इस दौर में, इस तरह की बयानबाजी दोनों पक्षों की एक सामान्य बात बन गई है। आगे पढ़ें...
Michael Glantz, a senior talent agent, says he ‘wasn’t scared’ and ‘wanted to watch’ as chaos unfolded at the eventUS politics live – latest updatesA guest at the White House correspondents’ dinner retained his table manners and was spotted calmly tucking into his salad course on Saturday, soon after gunfire rang out and heavily armed Secret Service agents swarmed into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton hotel.A video clip captured Michael Glantz, a senior talent agent with the Creative Artists Agency, leisurely forking leaves from his burrata salad into his mouth against a backdrop of a stage just yards away, by then empty of everyone save a rifle-wielding officer in tactical combat gear. Continue reading...
Secret Service director says security succeeded in stopping shooter before he could do further harm but others disagreeThe shooting in the White House correspondents’ gala has prompted questions over security with some asking how a shooter was able to get close to where Donald Trump and many other senior administration officials were gathered and many others praising the actions of law enforcement that swiftly stopped the attack.As details about the shooting at the Washington Hilton continued to surface, the alleged shooter Cole Tomas Allen, 31, mocked an “insane” lack of security at the Washington dinner in a manifesto reportedly send to his family 10 minutes before his assault started. Continue reading...
Alleged shooter expected to appear in federal court and could be charged with trying to assassinate TrumpThe suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner was expected to appear in federal court to face criminal charges on Monday.The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement agencies as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, faces charges including assault of a federal officer, discharging a firearm and attempting to kill a federal officer. Continue reading...
In today’s newsletter: After the dramatic events of Saturday night, White House security arrangements are under scrutiny and political violence is once again in the spotlightGood morning. On Saturday night the annual Washington ritual of the White House correspondents’ dinner descended into chaos as the US president and first lady were evacuated after the event was interrupted by gunfire.Journalists ducked under tables as authorities rushed Donald Trump and members of his cabinet out of the room. The president and his wife were unharmed, and a suspect is in custody – identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from southern California. In today’s newsletter, I will bring you the latest updates on what we know about the incident. First, the headlines.UK politics | Labour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands, shifting their discussions from whether the prime minister could be removed to how.Europe news | Private jets laden with the spoils of those whose wealth swelled during Viktor Orbán’s years in power have been taking off from Vienna, while other individuals are racing to invest their assets abroad.Trade | UK business leaders have called on the government to build an EU-style “trade bazooka” to protect Britain’s economic interests in response to the latest tariff threats from Donald Trump.Middle East | Hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict.Science | Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely contributes to the broad global drop in fertility. Continue reading...
• Following an incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner where shots were fired, President Trump called for national unity and extended overtures to the press corps he had previously criticized as enemies of the people.
• The shooting occurred at the Washington Hilton, a venue that has hosted the black-tie event for over 50 years, with suspect Cole Thomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, taken into custody.
• Trump appeared calm following his evacuation and held a press briefing expressing dismay at the violent disruption, signaling a temporary thaw in his combative relationship with the mainstream media.
