Stories from United States

The Department of Homeland Security has been without congressional appropriations for more than two months. This funding gap affects the Secret Service, which recently provided protection for President Trump. Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee stated the agency has been defunded during this period. The lack of funding impacts the agency's ability to process paychecks for its personnel.

A US jury has ruled that Live Nation is operating as an illegal monopoly. The company was found to be overcharging fans for entertainment services. The ruling follows legal challenges regarding the company's control over the industry. Live Nation has signaled it will contest the decision.

Authorities have taken a 31-year-old Californian, identified as Cole Allen, into custody following the shooting incident involving Donald Trump. Allen is described as a mechanical engineer, computer scientist, video game developer, and teacher. He is currently being held in police custody for questioning. Donald Trump shared images of the handcuffed suspect with his face turned toward the ground.

Former biotech executive Michael Minogue has secured the backing of the Massachusetts Republican Party. He will challenge Governor Maura Healey in the November general election. The announcement follows Minogue's formal bid for the governorship. The election is scheduled for November in Massachusetts.

International leaders have issued statements condemning a shooting that occurred during a Washington gala. The suspect faces two charges: use of a firearm during a violent crime and aggression against a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. US Justice Minister Todd Blanche stated the shooter may have specifically targeted government employees. The shooting occurred specifically as guests were beginning their meal and resulted in the immediate evacuation of President Trump and the First Lady by Secret Service. Suspect Cole Thomas Allen was arrested after storming two security checkpoints during the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday. Footage released by President Trump shows Allen charging past officers at approximately 8:36 PM. Authorities are investigating a 31-year-old mechanical engineer in connection with the intrusion and shooting at a Washington gala.

Authorities are investigating a 31-year-old California man who opened fire at a gala dinner in Washington, D.C. The suspect reportedly fired multiple shots in the entrance area of the hotel where the annual event is held. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that preliminary findings suggest the assailant was targeting high-ranking members of the Trump administration. One Secret Service agent was wounded during the incident. Investigators are currently examining the suspect's emails to determine motive. The suspect reportedly took a room at the Hilton Hotel in Washington prior to the incident.

A founder of a Chicago-based cryptocurrency company has been indicted in connection with a $10 million money laundering conspiracy.

A court upheld the conviction of a man for illegally accessing and leaking the medical records of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Records show the individual donated $25 to an organization linked to Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign in October 2024.

An exchange of gunfire took place at a densely packed event attended by Donald Trump. No fatalities or injuries were reported following the incident. Witnesses expressed relief that no one was harmed by stray bullets. Questions regarding security protocols have been raised after an individual approached attendees closely.

Senior Jaden Goss Hughes reports that peer meetings are helping students cope with recent school violence. Three students died at Carver High School between July and October. Three other students were shot during that period, including a basketball player who returned to school with a colostomy bag. Teenagers accounted for 25% of the city's homicide victims last year. The program aims to provide emotional support through guided breathing and visualization exercises.