The attack unfolded at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a suspect attempted to break through a security checkpoint. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the suspect appeared to be targeting members of the Trump administration, while the acting US attorney general stated the suspect was likely targeting President Trump himself. The suspect was identified in US media as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen. President Trump was rushed off the stage unhurt after shots were heard, according to multiple reports. One Secret Service agent was shot during the incident but was saved by his bullet-proof vest, the president said.
Despite the shooting, Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles's state visit to the USA will proceed as planned. The court had previously said discussions about the visit were ongoing due to the shooting in Washington. The King and Queen privately contacted Trump to express condolences and gratitude to security services, according to Sky News. A palace spokesperson said the King was 'fully informed of developments and very relieved to hear that the president, first lady and all guests are unharmed.' The palace added that the King was 'greatly relieved' to hear the president, Melania Trump and other guests had been unharmed.
King Charles is 'fully informed of developments and very relieved to hear that the president, first lady and all guests are unharmed'.
In other political news, President Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. Trump said on Truth Social: 'Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT.' Under California law, the primary system is a 'top-two' system where the two candidates with the most votes in the primary face off in November. As of now, Republican candidates Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco top the long list of Democrats in the gubernatorial race, according to research. Additionally, President Donald Trump told Jake Paul that he would have his 'complete and total endorsement' if he ever ran for Congress, according to edition.cnn.com.
Internationally, Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara died during weekend attacks, according to foreign media citing multiple close associates. The information has not yet been confirmed by the military junta. Fighting is ongoing in several places in the country; the defense minister is reported to have been killed by an Al-Qaeda-linked suicide bomber near the capital Bamako, according to Reuters. A separatist group claimed on Sunday that they have taken control of Kidal in northern Mali.
It is unclear if anyone is in the house.
In Norway, police in Oslo received a report of a shooting near a garage at around 19:00. A video shows police cars, ambulances, and a lifeless person on the ground. Shots have been fired and one person is injured and being treated by ambulance, according to incident commander Roy Langengen of Oslo Police District. The extent of injuries is unclear. Police are searching for one or more suspects.
In Sweden, warm weather is expected around Walpurgis Night. Temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees around Walpurgis Night, according to Catarina Wahlström of SMHI. Monday and Tuesday may bring lower temperatures, but from Wednesday it may be time to put away the winter jacket. Around Walpurgis Night, a high pressure from the west will bring temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees in large parts of Götaland and Svealand, according to Wahlström. It is uncertain whether the warmth will reach all the way up to Norrland. In inland Norrland, temperatures around ten degrees and even sleet in some places are possible.
The King was 'greatly relieved' to hear the president, Melania Trump and other guests had been unharmed.
A fire destroyed a villa in Tanumshede on Sunday. The alarm came in at 17:15 and emergency services were called to the house, which is said to be fully engulfed. According to Expressen, Ola Nilsson described that it is unclear if anyone is in the house. At around 19:00, the fire service was still working on extinguishing the now completely destroyed house. No one required ambulance transport.
In Tingsryd, an A-traktor and a passenger car collided on Sunday afternoon. No further details about injuries or causes have been released.
Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting has raised questions about security protocols. The acting US attorney general said the suspect was likely targeting President Trump, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the suspect appeared to be targeting members of the Trump administration. This difference could affect the threat assessment and security response. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, has not yet been charged, and it is unclear what specific charges he will face. The condition of the injured person in the Oslo shooting also remains unknown. In Mali, the death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara has not been officially confirmed by the junta. The motive of the Oslo shooting suspect is also unclear, as is whether anyone was inside the burning house in Tanumshede.
President Donald Trump told Jake Paul that he would have his 'complete and total endorsement' if he ever ran for Congress.