Stories from United States

The United States Secret Service reported exchanging gunfire with an armed suspect in the vicinity of the White House. The incident involved Secret Service agents. A US agent identified as Klein shot and wounded a man outside the White House after the suspect allegedly fired at him and fled. A US agent patrolling outside the White House encountered a man acting suspiciously and appearing to carry a firearm. The suspect was critically injured and transported to a hospital. The motive for the suspect's actions is currently unknown. President Trump was reportedly hosting a small corporate banquet at the time, which was not disrupted. The suspect fired at the agent before fleeing and was hit in return fire. He is in critical condition and receiving hospital treatment. Authorities recovered an illegal weapon but have not determined the suspect's motive.

A cryptocurrency venture linked to the Trump family has filed a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in New York. The lawsuit targets parties accused of making defamatory statements.

The parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is suing Etana Custody for alleged fraud, seeking $25 million.

A cryptocurrency venture associated with the Trump family has filed a defamation lawsuit against a major backer. The lawsuit alleges that defamatory statements were made against the venture.

The parent company of crypto exchange Kraken has filed a lawsuit against Etana for $25 million involving crypto custody fraud. The parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is suing Etana Custody for $25 million. Kraken claims Etana mishandled customer assets.

Paramount, owner of CBS and MTV, reported better than forecast earnings and sales to start the year. The company is currently working through regulatory demands regarding its pending acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. Paramount aims to close the deal for Warner this fall.

State Senator Sylvia Santana is pushing for a third-party audit of the Michigan Democratic Party convention results. McDonald is supporting this push following reports of issues with the cell phone-based voting system.

The United States foreign service has lost between 20% and 25% of its officers over the last 16 months. More than 90% of President Trump's ambassadors to date are political appointees rather than career diplomats.

Vivek Ramaswamy is considered the only candidate with name recognition.

New York is moving the Fulton Fish Market out of the financial district. The move involves relocating the market from its current position in the financial district. The relocation process was discussed as a confirmed development.