Kimmel Defends Joke, Says It Was Not Assassination Call
Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday defended a joke he made about US First Lady Melania Trump, saying it had been "misconstrued" and was not a "call to assassinate" the US President.
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Man Charged in Attempted Assassination at White House Gala
Skip next section King Charles's US visit: What's planned for day two April 28, 2026 King Charles's US visit: What's planned for day two Britain's King Charles III is set to deliver a rare address to Congress on Tuesday as he seeks to mend the transatlantic rift over the Iran war.
WHCA Suspect Charged; King Charles to Address Congress
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MAHA Protests Trump EPA Over Glyphosate Policies
In a sign of the simmering discontent within the Make America Healthy Again coalition, some of its most visible figures rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, lobbing criticism at the Trump administration for siding with a pesticide-maker. Inside, the justices were hearing arguments in a highly-anticipated case involving the glyphosate-based herbicide, Roundup.
Trump's Warm Reception for King Charles Amid Diplomatic Friction
U.S. President Donald Trump and King Charles III arrive to look at the White House garden and bee hive on the South Lawn of the White House.
Suspect in White House Dinner Shooting Faces Arraignment
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know A 31-year-old suspect in the shooting at the Washington, DC, media event, where President Donald Trump was present, is set to appear before court The suspect has not been publicly identified yet, but is believed to be a man from California who
May 1 War Powers Deadline Ignites Trump-Congress Clash
Donald Trump likes to convey the impression of being a strong president who fully exercises the powers granted to him under the US Constitution. As commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he is allowed to initiate a military operation but must formally notify Congress within 48 hours.
Suspect Appears to Target Trump Team at White House Dinner
Skip next section Obama praises Secret Service after shooting April 27, 2026 Obama praises Secret Service after shooting Former US President Barack Obama praised the Secret Service for their response to the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Alleged Correspondents' Dinner Attacker to Face Federal Court
Secret Service agents responded to a shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening. President Trump and other administration officials were rushed out, and a suspect was arrested.
Supreme Court Weighs Geofence Warrant Constitutionality
The U.S. Supreme Court Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday about a relatively new law enforcement technique that allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.
Monte Coleman, Three-Time Super Bowl Champion, Dies at 68
NFL Legend Monte Coleman announces a selection for the Washington Football Team during the 2nd round of the NFL football draft, Friday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Gregory Payan/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Payan/AP PINE BLUFF, Ark.
Colorado Suspect's Family Released, Then Re-Detained, Courts Block Deportation
The ICE South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, is seen, Aug. 23, 2019. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP On Thursday evening, Hayam El Gamal and her five children were freed after 10 months at an ICE detention center in Texas. That morning, a Texas federal judge had ordered their release.