White House
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The comedian’s comments were made days before an alleged gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, leading to the event’s abrupt cancellation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission is considering an early review of the Walt Disney Co.’s broadcast TV licenses amid criticism of ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s provocative jokes ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
As for whether the ballroom is necessary for security purposes of the president for activities on the White House grounds, well, is he never supposed to step outside again?
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was tackled by authorities near a staircase leading down to a ballroom where the White House Correspondents' dinner was taking place.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Lincoln carried her briefcase to the West Wing, a separate building begun by Teddy Roosevelt in 1902 when the White House ran out of room for staff.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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