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'Unlikable' Erika Kirk Criticised After Releasing 'Unsettling' Address On Media Dehumanisation

Erika Kirk's video addressing media criticism after her husband's assassination has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting her and others accusing her of exploiting tragedy.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Hilton CEO says the middle class is back. His competitors disagree

Hilton is the contrarian in a travel and hospitality sector that has been leaning into luxury as its primary growth engine.

Fortune · Apr 29

DOJ details planning of man charged with White House dinner shooting

Federal prosecutors told a judge Wednesday about an accused gunman’s planning before attempting to breach a Washington ballroom Saturday night in a failed attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump and top administration officials. In a memorandum requesting 31-year-old Cole Allen be kept in custody before his eventual trial, U.S. Attorney…

Roll Call · Apr 29

Ex-Secret Service agents see security gap after DC dinner attack: ‘A positive outcome, not a successful one’

‘The system worked. Could it be much better? Yes,’ said Bobby McDonald, who protected then-presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush

The Independent UK · Apr 27

‘You’re a disgrace’: Trump sat down with 60 Minutes less than 24 hours after the Hilton shooting. It did not go the way anyone expected

Denied before the accusation came

We Got This Covered · Apr 27

The Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Is No Excuse for More Security Theater

Calls for more aggressive security measures evoke the post-9/11 security theater that brought us the TSA.

Reason · Apr 27

DOJ Leverages Trump Assassination Attempt to Demand Lawsuit Dismissal: 'Your Case Puts President Life at Grave Risk'

The Justice Department demands the dismissal of a lawsuit against White House ballroom construction, citing security risks after an attack on President Trump at the Washington Hilton.

International Business Times UK · Apr 26

'President Trump Was Truly Fearless': Karoline Leavitt Claims WHCD Shooter 'Sought to Assassinate' the POTUS

The White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted by gunfire, leading to chaos. President Trump was praised for his response, while social media questioned the incident's authenticity.

International Business Times UK · Apr 26

'Fake' Erika Kirk Faces 'Despicable' Allegations Over 'Staged' PR Video Following Hilton Shooting

Erika Kirk's emotional exit from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting scene has sparked online accusations of staging a PR moment, despite her history with political violence.

International Business Times UK · Apr 26

Aaron Parnas Showed How Simple It Was to Get Inside the Washington Hilton on the Night of the WHCD Shooting

TikTok creator Aaron Parnas exposed security lapses at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, sparking debate over the Washington Hilton's suitability as a venue for high-profile events.

International Business Times UK · Apr 26