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politics1 day ago•4 min saved

NBC Reporter’s Cool On-Camera Response Sparks Memes After White House Shooting

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.

via New York Post|

#julie-tsirkin #nbc-news #politics

national1 day ago•14 min saved

Bystander seriously wounded after shooting near White House, investigation underway

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.

via AP News|

#bystander #investigation #national

politics2 days ago•3 min saved

Bystander Stable After White House Shooting as Gunman Is Killed by Secret Service

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.

via The New York Times|

#bystander #investigation #politics

us-news2 days ago•29 min saved

Gunfire at White House checkpoint leaves suspect dead, bystander wounded

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.

via WSJ|

#bystander #gun-violence #secret-service

crime2 days ago•2 min saved

White House Shooting Ties Suspect to Secret Service Encounters

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.

via The Guardian|

#court-records #crime #nasire-best

world2 days ago•16 min saved

Gunfire Near White House: Suspect Killed After Secret Service Exchange

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.

via BBC|

#bystander-injured #gun-violence #secret-service

politics2 days ago•4 min saved

White House Shooting Highlights Surge in Political Violence Around Trump

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.

via NBC News|

#political-violence #politics #secret-service

politics2 days ago•3 min saved

Secret Service fatally shoots gunman near White House; bystander struck

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.

via USA Today|

#law-enforcement #nasire-best #politics

politics2 days ago•2 min saved

Gunfire Near White House Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander 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.

via The Guardian|

#bystander #gunfire #lockdown

politics2 days ago•2 min saved

Two Injured Near White House as Suspect Sought After Shooting Sparks Short Lockdown

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.

via NBC News|

#lockdown #politics #secret-service

us-crime-and-justice2 days ago•184 min saved

Gunfire Near White House Triggers Secret Service Lockdown

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.

via CNN|

#lockdown #pennsylvania-avenue-nw #secret-service

us-news2 days ago•1 min saved

Shots Near White House Prompt Reporters to Seek Cover

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.

via BBC|

#breaking-news #gunfire #journalists

defense5 days ago•11 min saved

White House Ballroom Reimagined as a Multi-Story Security Fortress

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.

via The War Zone|

#defense #drone-defense #national-security

politics5 days ago•6 min saved

GOP blocks $1B security funding for Trump's White House ballroom

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.

via Politico|

#ballroom #immigration-enforcement-bill #politics

politics6 days ago•6 min saved

GOP eyes scrapping White House ballroom funding in immigration bill

Four Republican senators publicly oppose funding for the White House East Wing ballroom as part of the immigration-enforcement bill, with others privately opposed; some urge removing or shrinking the $1 billion Secret Service line-item, while Democrats oppose the package overall. The White House has briefed lawmakers, and leaders aim to vote before Memorial Day recess, potentially stripping the provision if needed.

via Politico|

#ballroom #east-wing-modernization #gop-senate