Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Assassination Suspect Charged; White House Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed, Indicts James Comey (2nd time), and takes another look at Kimmel

Charges Against Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed - The New York Times

The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president. 

Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed - The New York Times

The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.

Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey - The New York Times

The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.

What to Know About the Kimmel vs. Trump Feud - The New York Times

The president and first lady took exception to a joke. Jimmy Kimmel defended it.

FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel - The New York Times

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.

After Another Attempt on Trump’s Life, Is Political Violence on the Rise in the U.S.? - The New York Times

A conversation with Sean Westwood, a professor at Dartmouth who tracks political violence and Americans’ perceptions of it.