The US Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s congressional map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, ordering the state to redraw districts to protect Black voters’ electoral power — a decision that will reshape redistricting nationwide.
Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court to face charges of threatening Trump in a social media post, a case widely criticized as a politically motivated prosecution.
The US Supreme Court ruled against Louisiana’s congressional map in a major Voting Rights Act case, overturning a majority-Black district in what is widely seen as another severe blow to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The US Department of Justice has formally charged Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the April 25 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States.
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, appeared in federal court and was formally charged with attempted assassination of the President, with investigators saying he intended to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
The White House confirms that the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting had planned to target senior Trump administration officials, escalating the incident into a national security concern.
The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting has been identified as Cole Thomas Allen, with prosecutors filing formal charges after he was found armed with guns and knives.
A shooting incident occurred during the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. President Trump was unharmed, the suspect has been taken into custody, and world leaders have expressed concern for Trump’s safety.
A suspect armed with guns and knives breached security at the WHCA dinner where Trump was attending, sparking an exchange of gunfire. Trump was evacuated safely and later held a press conference.
A voter ID initiative requiring photo identification at California polls has qualified for the November 2026 ballot, sparking widespread debate.