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President Donald Trump will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president attends an NBA Finals game. Security around MSG is dramatically stepped up with heavy Secret Service presence, fencing and other measures as authorities prepare for the event.
NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Tsirkin appeared mildly puzzled and calm on live TV as gunfire erupted near the White House, a reaction that drew ridicule on social media and spawned memes. She later described hearing 20–30 gunshots and then scrambling to safety with the crew as Secret Service agents acted. The gunman, Nasire Best, 21, was killed by federal officers; reactions to Tsirkin’s initial response were mixed, with some defending her while others mocked it.
A bystander was left in serious condition after a shooting near a White House checkpoint in Washington, prompting a Secret Service response and an ongoing investigation. Authorities found a copper bullet jacket at the scene and are reviewing surveillance footage and witness accounts as they search for a shooter.
A bystander wounded near the White House underwent surgery and is in stable condition after a gunman, Nasire Best, was killed by Secret Service agents. Authorities are investigating who shot the bystander and how many shots were fired, with an independent review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia planned after the investigation; no Secret Service personnel were harmed.
The U.S. Secret Service fatally shot a man who fired at officers at a White House security checkpoint; a bystander was struck by gunfire as officers returned fire, and investigators are determining who shot the bystander.
A gunman opened fire near a White House checkpoint and was fatally shot by federal agents; court records show the suspect, 21-year-old Nasire Best, was previously known to the Secret Service for attempting to gain access around the White House and was involuntarily committed and later arrested in 2025. The White House was briefly locked down, a bystander was wounded, and the FBI is assisting the investigation. Trump praised law enforcement and security.
A gunman fired on Secret Service agents outside the White House; the suspect was shot dead by officers, a bystander was wounded, and the President was in residence but unaffected. CBS later identified the deceased as Nasire Best; investigators continue to gather details about motive and weapon used.
A 21-year-old man was fatally shot by Secret Service after opening fire at a White House security checkpoint, injuring a bystander; motive is under investigation. The incident follows a series of politically charged violence linked to Trump’s circle, including an earlier shooting near the White House and past assassination attempts, underscoring growing safety concerns for public officials.
A gunman fired near the White House and was shot dead by Secret Service; a bystander was struck by gunfire with the condition not disclosed. The suspect was 21-year-old Nasire Best, who had prior security concerns at the White House and was involuntarily committed earlier. The incident prompted a large, multi-agency law enforcement response, with the FBI assisting while President Trump was in the White House at the time. No officers were injured.
A man fired at a White House checkpoint; Secret Service returned fire, striking the suspect, who died later in hospital. A bystander was also wounded. The President was in the White House but unharmed, and the lockdown was lifted as authorities investigated.
Two people were shot near the White House, with one in grave condition; officials say at least one person is believed to be a suspect. The Secret Service engaged the suspect and fired, and the White House was briefly locked down before the area was cleared. The FBI is on the scene assisting, and it’s unclear whether the second person is a suspect or a bystander. No Secret Service agents are reported injured, and the investigation is ongoing.
Two people were shot in an encounter with the Secret Service near the White House, prompting a lockdown as officers responded and gunfire was reported. Journalists were sheltered in the White House briefing room, and the lockdown was lifted about 6:45 p.m. ET. The circumstances surrounding the incident remained unclear, with officials from the Secret Service and other agencies seeking comment.
Journalists covering near the White House took cover after reports of possible gunfire around 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW; the Secret Service is corroborating details with on-ground personnel, and no ongoing threat has been confirmed as officials investigate.
Trump’s White House ballroom is described as a large underground fortress, with about six stories beneath the site housing a military hospital, research and meeting spaces, and extensive command-and-control facilities. He touted defensive features including drone-proofing, missile protection, and a roof designed for drone interception and air defense, potentially serving as a drone port. The project is tied to Secret Service funding and military involvement, expanding the White House security footprint beyond the older PEOC, East Wing, and related facilities. While it enhances survivability, it is not described as capable of withstanding a nuclear attack; funding questions and the scope for future expansion remain under discussion.
Senate Republicans removed a $1 billion Secret Service funding request for the White House ballroom project from an immigration-enforcement bill, citing parliamentary rules and GOP concerns, signaling a setback for the Trump security upgrades amid internal party opposition and broader immigration-bill tensions.