Shots were fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and others. The suspect is in custody and hospitalized, while a Secret Service agent was injured but is expected to recover.
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Former President Donald Trump announced the immediate termination of Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, President Joe Biden's adult children, via a post on Truth Social. The Secret Service confirmed its awareness of the decision and is working with the White House to ensure compliance, with Anthony Guglielmi affirming the agency's commitment to the directive. The revocation of protection, which has been taxpayer-funded, marks a significant change in security arrangements for the Biden family, with no immediate response from President Biden's representatives or Hunter Biden's legal counsel.
Rick Pitino, head coach of St. John's, is leading his team back into the NCAA men's basketball tournament, potentially facing John Calipari's Arkansas in the second round, marking a return to Providence where Pitino first gained national attention. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has made history with Texas joining the tournament, bringing the total number of SEC teams to a record 14, with Auburn securing the overall top seed in the South Region. The tournament bracket, revealed on Selection Sunday, includes North Carolina narrowly securing a spot, while regional leaders feature Auburn, the Cougars, the Blue Devils, and the Gators, as fans eagerly watch to see if Pitino can guide St. John's to a deep run.
In the early hours of Sunday, a shooting incident occurred near the White House involving the U.S. Secret Service, who fired shots at an adult male allegedly brandishing a firearm. The confrontation followed the identification of a parked vehicle linked to a report about a "suicidal individual" traveling from Indiana, leading officers to a person matching the description. The individual was taken to a local hospital with an unknown condition, and the Secret Service is investigating the incident without releasing further details about the person's identity or motivations.
On Sunday evening, a car crashed into a parked Secret Service SUV that was shielding President Joe Biden's motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware. First Lady Jill Biden and the President had just left the campaign office, and a reporter asked Biden why he wasn't faring better in polls. The motorcade continued on after the incident, and President Biden was able to leave the scene safely. The Secret Service is currently investigating the incident.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in the case of SEC v. Jarkesy, which could have sweeping consequences for the power of federal agencies to enforce the law. The case centers around the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) ability to take enforcement actions outside of the court system. During the oral arguments, the justices questioned the government lawyer about stripping the SEC of some of its enforcement discretion. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the power of federal agencies to enforce the law, and a ruling is expected in the coming months.
On Sunday night, the Secret Service confirmed that agents protecting President Joe Biden's granddaughter opened fire after three people attempted to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Washington, D.C. No one was struck by the shots, and the incident is being investigated by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service. Naomi Biden was not with the agents when the incident occurred.
Tracy Fiorenza, a 41-year-old Chicago woman, was arrested by the Secret Service on Monday for allegedly sending threatening emails to former President Donald Trump and his son Barron. The emails, sent on May 21, 2023, included threats to shoot the former president and his son, and to "slam a bullet in Baron Trump's head." Fiorenza is currently in federal custody and the Secret Service is investigating the incident.