Trump Endorses Renaming ICE In A Bid To Irk Media
In lieu of addressing substantive concerns with his immigration policies, President Donald Trump promoted a suggestion to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement late Sunday.
“I want Trump to change ICE to NICE (National Immigration and Customs Enforcement) so the media has to say NICE agents all day everyday,” X user @alyssamariiee11 wrote in March.
Trump endorsed the idea in a Truth Social post.
“GREAT IDEA!!! DO IT,” he wrote.
Trump Seemed Impressed By 1 Aspect Of His Would-Be Assassin
President Donald Trump on Sunday seemed genuinely impressed by one element of his would-be assassin’s attempt on his life this weekend.
“His speed was rather incredible, actually,” he told CBS reporter Norah O’Donnell during a “60 Minutes” interview. “He was like a blur.”
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WHCD Event Didn’t Have Highest Level Of Security: Washington Post
Although some of the highest-ranking members of the administration were in attendance on Saturday, the White House Correspondents Association Dinner had a lower level of security than other events with top officials present, The Washington Post reported, citing anonymous officials familiar with the plan for the gathering.
To better coordinate security, events like the State of the Union are typically designated by the Homeland Security Secretary as a “National Special Security Event.” The dinner on Saturday did not have that designation, the publication noted, despite President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and multiple Cabinet members attending it.
Two law enforcement officials told The Post that the Secret Service believed it was responsible for protecting the ballroom and its immediate perimeter.
"The agency did not take responsibility for the entire Hilton hotel," The Post reported.
Trump has praised the Secret Service for its handling of the incident.
“Those guys did a good job last night. They did a really good job,” he said during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday. Secret Service Director Sean Curran also said that the events on Saturday showed that its "multi-layered protection works."
A DHS spokesperson did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment, and the Secret Service did not answer the publication’s questions about its role.
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Photo Of The Day: Investigating An Assassination Attempt
FBI officers responded to a Torrance, Calif., address that was connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. (AP Photo/William Lang)
‘I Was Totally Exonerated’: Trump Snaps At CBS Reporter Over Reading Of Suspected Shooter's Alleged Manifesto
President Donald Trump slammed CBS reporter Norah O’Donnell during a “60 Minutes” interview on Sunday after she read part of an alleged manifesto written by a suspect in the shooting that took place outside the White House Correspondents Association Dinner on Saturday.
“The so-called manifesto is a stunning thing to read, Mr. President. He appears to reference a motive in it,” O’Donnell said. "He writes this quote: ‘Administration officials, they are targets.’ And he also wrote this: ‘I am no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes.’ What’s your reaction to that?"
“Well, I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would, because you’re horrible people, horrible people. Yeah, he did write that. I’m not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody. I’m not a pedophile,” Trump said.
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Karoline Leavitt’s Eerily Prescient Words Go Viral After White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Shooting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made what turned out to be an ominously accurate prediction before gunfire erupted at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night.
“It will be funny. It will be entertaining. There will be some shots fired tonight in the room,” Leavitt told Fox News on the red carpet just moments before the dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel. “Everyone should tune in, it’s gonna be really great. I’m looking forward to hearing it.”
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House Oversight Chair Requests Briefing From Secret Service After WHCD Shooting
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Sunday that his committee has requested a briefing from the Secret Service after a shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday.
The gunman’s ability to get in such close proximity to a heavily guarded event attended by Donald Trump and multiple members of his administration has renewed scrutiny of the president’s security detail and raised questions about how the incident transpired.
Comer previously held a hearing with the director of the Secret Service following the assassination attempt on Trump during a campaign event in Butler, Penn., in 2024.
Secret Service Director Sean Curran noted in a statement that agents were able to apprehend the shooter, which “shows that our multi-layered protection works.”
‘60 Minutes’ Interview With Trump To Air On Sunday
A "60 Minutes” interview with President Donald Trump, conducted one day after a shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, is set to air on Sunday evening.
“After law enforcement officers stopped a gunman from rushing the Washington Hilton ballroom where President Trump, members of his cabinet, and journalists convened, @norahodonnell speaks with the president about the experience and what it signals about the state of the country. Tonight on ’60 Minutes,'” the show announced in a social media post.
The interview will be broadcast at 7 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
King Charles To Still Visit U.S. As Planned Despite Security Concerns After WHCD Shooting
Buckingham Palace confirmed on Sunday that King Charles and Queen Camilla will still make their four-day visit to the United States this week as planned, despite questions around security following the previous night's shooting outside the White House correspondents' dinner.
After a security review by both the United Kingdom and the U.S., the king will fly into Washington on Monday and still plan to meet President Donald Trump at the White House, with some "operational changes."
"The king and queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the visit getting underway tomorrow," a palace spokesperson said.
Trump himself told Fox News earlier Sunday that he still expects to meet with the king, a much-anticipated visit as tensions rise between the U.S. and the U.K. over the war in Iran.
GOP Rep. Voices Line Of Succession Concerns Following WHCD Shooting: 'Chuck Grassley Would Be The President'
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on Sunday told CNN's "State of the Union" that the Secret Service "needs to reconsider" having both President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance attend events like the White House Correspondents' Association dinner following the prior night's shooting.
"You had the president and the vice president at the head table, both of them together, and the speaker of the House," McCaul said. "Had an explosive device gone off, you would have knocked out the president, vice president, speaker, the three in line of succession."
"I think the Secret Service needs to reconsider having both the president and vice president together at something like that," McCaul said. "Chuck Grassley would be the president."
Grassley is No. 3 in the presidential order of succession as the president pro tempore of the Senate, right below Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
In an interview with CBS's "Face The Nation," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked whether there was increased concern about having so many of the country's political leaders in one room.
"We will not stop doing things like we did last night in this administration," Blanche said. "All those folks were in the room, and more, and yet we were all safe. Law enforcement did their jobs."
Trump Chides WHCD Suspect's Family For Not Reporting Him 'More Strongly'
President Donald Trump took a swipe on Sunday at family members of the man accused of shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after reports revealed that the suspect's relatives notified police minutes before the incident.
The suspect's brother had notified New London police in Connecticut after receiving an alleged manifesto from his sibling minutes before the Saturday night shooting in Washington, D.C., the White House told CNN and NBC. The suspect, who both outlets identify as 31-year-old California resident Cole Tomas Allen, reportedly apologizes to his loved ones in the document and says he does not expect their forgiveness.
"I heard about the New London situation, and I wish they would have told us about it a little bit, but it is what it is," Trump told Fox News of the police report.
Allen's sister reportedly told law enforcement that her brother would tend to make radical statements, though the details of such statements are not immediately clear. He would also speak of a plan to fix the "issues with today's world," according to the outlets.
"That family knew that he had difficulty, and his family seemed to be, I think, they spent a lot of time with his family, his family said he had big difficulty," Trump said. "Maybe they should have reported him a little bit more strongly, probably, but it's a hard thing to do, I guess."
Trump Claims WHCD Shooting Suspect Had Written Anti-Christian 'Manifesto'
President Donald Trump claimed Sunday that the man accused of opening fire outside the White House correspondents' dinner had written a "manifesto" that included "anti-Christian" beliefs.
"When you read his manifesto, he hates Christians, that's one thing for sure," the president said in a Fox News interview, calling the suspect "a sick guy." Multiple outlets, including Fox News, have identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the suspect had "some writings" that criticized the Trump administration. Citing the White House, CNN reported that Allen relayed such a document to family members, who then told police. Trump echoed that reporting in his comments to Fox.
"It was a religious thing, it was strongly anti-Christian," Trump said. "And I don't know if you've gotten it, it just got released, the manifesto."
It's still unclear what the writings specifically said. HuffPost has not independently reviewed any writings purported to be from the suspect in Saturday night's attack.
WHCD Gunman Legally Bought Firearms In 2023 And 2025: Reports
The man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner this weekend had legally purchased two firearms in the years prior, according to multiple reports.
Law enforcement intelligence obtained by at least four outlets reveal that the suspect purchased an Armscor semiautomatic pistol in October 2023 from CAP Tactical Firearms in Lawndale, California. The suspect also purchased a Maverick 12-gauge shotgun in August 2025 from Turner's Outdoorsman in Torrance, California.
Authorities said they recovered both weapons from the suspect after taking him down. NBC and CNN both report that the gunman had no criminal record, nor was he on law enforcement's radar in Washington prior to the shooting.
Karoline Leavitt Says WHCD Was 'Hijacked' By 'Crazy Person'
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, called the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter a "depraved crazy person," adding that President Donald Trump was "truly fearless."
"What was supposed to be a fun night at the [WHCA] dinner with President Trump delivering jokes and celebrating free speech was hijacked by a depraved crazy person who sought to assassinate the President and kill as many top Trump administration officials as possible," Leavitt wrote Sunday on X. "I was with President Trump and the First Lady back stage after we were quickly ushered to safety by Secret Service. President Trump was truly fearless, but as he said last night, this political violence needs to end. Thank you to law enforcement for keeping all of us safe, including the brave agent who took a bullet to the chest and immediately moved to neutralize the shooter. Pray for our country."
Leavitt's tone appeared different than Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was more measured when he told "Meet The Press" that it appeared the shooter "did in fact set out to target folks who work in the administration, likely including the president."
Tillis Says He Will Support Warsh's Nomination After Pirro Wraps Up Powell Criminal Probe
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday said he's prepared to vote to advance to the full Senate the nomination of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.
The announcement comes just days after Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said she was ending the criminal probe into Powell.
Tillis' statement paves the way for Warsh's confirmation in the role.
"I take the Department of Justice at its word: the investigation is closed, and any appeal of Judge Boasberg’s ruling will be with respect to legal principles and not for the purpose of reissuing subpoenas. Only a criminal referral from the inspector general would cause a reopening of the investigation," Tillis wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"With these assurances, I look forward to supporting Kevin Warsh’s confirmation. He is an outstanding nominee, and it is time for the Federal Reserve to move beyond this distraction and return its full attention to its mission," Tillis added.
Tillis, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, had previously pledged to not vote for Warsh unless the Trump administration ended its Powell probe.
Trump's Acting AG Dismisses Concerns After WHCD Shooting: 'Massive Security Success Story'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday downplayed talk about a "security failure" at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner after a shooter barreled past a security checkpoint outside the event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials.
"Oh, to the contrary — it was a massive security success story," said Blanche in an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union."
The acting AG, who was in the ballroom with Trump and others before cracking smiles with the president and top officials at a post-shooting presser, described the shooter as having "barely breached the perimeter."
Grainy security footage shared by Trump to his Truth Social platform appears to show the suspect darting past law enforcement officers before they draw their guns and eventually swarm toward an area off camera.
Blanche commended officers who were "willing to risk their lives" to keep guests at the dinner safe.
Starmer Holds Phone Call With Trump Following WHCD Shooting
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to President Donald Trump on Sunday following the "shocking scenes at last night's White House correspondents' dinner," a Downing Street spokesperson said.
Starmer said he was relieved that Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, were safe and extended his wishes for a swift recovery to the Secret Service agent who was injured in the attack, per the spokesperson.
Beyond the Washington, D.C., attack, the two men also emphasized the "urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz, given the severe consequences for the global economy."
Trump Defends Construction Of White House Ballroom, Citing WHCD Shooting
In a post Sunday on his Truth Social platform, President Donald Trump defended his decision to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House, citing Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
"What happened last night is exactly the reason that our great Military, Secret Service, Law Enforcement and, for different reasons, every President for the last 150 years, have been DEMANDING that a large, safe, and secure Ballroom be built ON THE GROUNDS OF THE WHITE HOUSE. This event would never have happened with the Militarily Top Secret Ballroom currently under construction at the White House. It cannot be built fast enough!" he wrote.
The president also took issue with those who've sued to block the project, saying the suit should be dropped immediately.
"Nothing should be allowed to interfere with with its construction, which is on budget and substantially ahead of schedule!!!" he added.
Gunman At Trump Dinner Was Believed To Have Been Targeting Administration Officials, Blanche Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The accused gunman who tried to storm the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives traveled across the country before the event and is believed to have been targeting members of the Trump administration, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
Blanche also said officials believe the suspect traveled by train from California to Chicago and then on to Washington, where he checked in as a guest to the hotel where one of Washington’s glitziest events was being held Saturday night.
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