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Federal Reserve
Trump-Powell feud nears its end after years of public clashes
As Jerome Powell prepares to step down and Kevin Warsh awaits confirmation, the fight over rates, renovation costs and Fed independence remains central to the handover
Royal diplomacy
King Charles opens U.S. visit with Trump as allies face strains
The four-day state visit began at the White House and moved to Congress, where the king urged unity amid tensions over Iran, NATO and the future of U.S.-U.K. ties
Late-night television
Jimmy Kimmel pushes back after Trumps urge ABC to fire him
The late-night host said his “expectant widow” joke was about the Trumps’ age difference, not a call to violence after a security scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
White House security
Republicans move to approve Trump’s White House ballroom after press dinner shooting
A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has revived a stalled $400 million project that critics say needs congressional approval
Presidential security
Inside the security layers at the ‘Hinckley Hilton’ after dinner shooting
The Washington Hilton’s design reflects decades of Secret Service planning, but Saturday’s incident showed the hard limits of securing a busy hotel around a presidential event
Misinformation after violence
Correspondents’ dinner shooting fuels conspiracy theories across political lines
As investigators pursue charges against Cole Tomas Allen, online claims that the attack was staged have latched onto security gaps, media clips and Trump’s ballroom push
Iran oil sanctions
U.S. sanctions Chinese refinery over Iranian oil purchases
Treasury also targeted companies and vessels tied to Iran’s shadow fleet as Washington seeks to tighten pressure on Tehran’s oil revenue
Federal charges after dinner shooting
Correspondents’ dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Cole Tomas Allen made his first federal court appearance after prosecutors said he rushed a Washington Hilton security checkpoint with guns and knives during the annual media dinner
Monte Coleman, three-time Super Bowl champion with Washington, dies at 68
The longtime linebacker played all 16 of his NFL seasons for Washington and later led Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a SWAC title as head coach
White House
Leavitt blames ‘left-wing cult of hatred’ after WHCA Dinner shooting
The White House press secretary accused Democrats, commentators and media figures of demonizing Trump, while saying officials will review security procedures for future events