White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports - Reuters

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports  Reuters

Senate GOP Seeks $1 Billion for Secret Service, Trump Ballroom - Bloomberg.com

Senate GOP Seeks $1 Billion for Secret Service, Trump Ballroom  Bloomberg.com

Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War

At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.

By Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

White House briefly locked down after shooting nearby, officials say

One person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument, according to U.S. Secret Service. The person’s condition is unknown.

By Amy B Wang

Big tech wants to punish Australia over Albanese’s media bargaining code – and Trump might be inclined to listen | Bruce Wolpe

The president’s contempt for the media is explosive and his ‘disappointment’ with Australia apparent. For Meta, Google and Oracle, it’s a powerful combination The fallout of the Albanese government’s proposed News Bargaining Incentive feels predictable. The tech oligarchs will likely urge Donald Trump to punish Australia for the government’s efforts to protect publishers from the financial harm caused by the big tech platforms’ use of news content from established media companies. It is the s...

By Bruce Wolpe

Secret Service shoots man who fired at agents near Washington Monument - CNN

Secret Service shoots man who fired at agents near Washington Monument  CNN

ABC News reporter claims Trump called to check on him after WHCA Dinner, but Trump says it never happened

Trump denies calling ABC's Jonathan Karl after the White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt, calling Karl's on-air claim dishonest.

Secret Service officer arrested for indecent exposure in Miami after Trump golf event

Secret Service Officer John Spillman has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest, which in Miami.

Person shot by officers near Washington Monument, Secret Service says

The US Secret Service said a suspect who opened fire on Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by the suspect, Quinn said. Quinn said the motorcade of Vice-President J.D. Vance transited through the area not long before the shooting but there was no indication it was the target. The incident happened on Monday afternoon around 15th Street and Independence Avenue near t...

By Associated Press

Person shot near Washington Monument, US Secret Service says

The White House was briefly locked down on Monday after the US Secret Service said an individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument.

Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House after brief lockdown

US Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed suspect near the White House on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown after the man opened fire. The incident unfolded shortly after Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade passed, with officials saying the vice president was not believed to be a target.

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Most Americans are opposed to Trump naming government buildings after himself while in office, poll shows

Only 9 percent of Americans said it would be acceptable for Trump to name government buildings after himself while serving as president

By Rachel Dobkin

Secret Service shoots armed man who fired at officers near White House

Gun scare near White House: Person shot by law enforcement at Washington Monument

Law enforcement shot an individual near the Washington Monument on Monday, triggering a brief White House lockdown. Emergency services transported an adult male to the hospital, while a teenager received treatment for minor injuries. The incident, occurring close to a presidential event, adds to recent security concerns in the capital.

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White House considers vetting AI models before they are released

Who is John Spillman? Secret Service employee, 33, arrested for exposing himself to guests at Miami hotel

John Spillman was charged with indecent exposure for an incident that took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center.

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House - The Straits Times

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House  The Straits Times

White House Weighs Vetting AI Models Before Public Release: Report

President Donald Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public, a sharp reversal of the previous hands-off approach to the...

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

The U.S. Secret Service said on Monday its officers confronted an armed and “suspicious individual” near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement. The incident led to a brief lockdown at the White House. Agents patrolling the outer perimeter of the White House complex […]

Secret Service on scene of shooting in Washington, says one person shot by law enforcement

The Secret Service confirmed that the incident resulted from a "confrontation between an armed individual and the Secret Service Police."

Trump-Kim meeting 'not currently' scheduled for upcoming Asia trip: White House

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise. The official's remarks came as Trump plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14 and 15 for a high-stakes summit that is expected to cover a range of issues, including trade, the security o

By The Korea Herald

US secret service at scene of shooting in Washington

The US Secret ⁠Service said it was on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington ‌in ⁠which one person was shot by law enforcement.

White house considers vetting AI Models before they are released, NYT reports

Blame game erupts over Trump assassination attempt

The White House points its finger toward Democrats

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Secret Service Agent Arrested, Allegedly Masturbating In Hotel Hallway

A Secret Service agent is in police custody in Miami after allegedly being caught with his pants down in public. John Spillman was arrested for indecent exposure over the weekend ... with law enforcement claiming he was masturbating in a hotel…

By TMZ Staff

Trump's "Project Vault" Plans To Initially Buy Rare Earths From China

Trump's "Project Vault" Plans To Initially Buy Rare Earths From China As we reported in February, the US Export-Import Bank’s proposed rare earth stockpiling initiative would initially source critical minerals from anywhere in the world - including China, an official involved in the project revealed to Bloomberg. The $12 billion Project Vault would later shift to a replenishment model that prioritizes domestic production first, followed by allied nations and other sources as a l...

By Tyler Durden

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House - The Star

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House  The Star

White House secured after shooting near venue ahead of Trump briefing

The White House was briefly placed under lockdown on Monday following a shooting incident near 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C., shortly before a scheduled press conference by President Donald Trump. Reporters present at the scene said the disturbance occurred moments before Trump was expected to address the media. Susan Crabtree reported that […] The post White House secured after shooting near venue ahead of Trump briefing appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Devastating fire destroys house in Okpoi Gonno

A domestic fire incident at Okpoi Gonno has been successfully contained following a response by the Ghana National Fire Service.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Federal agents shoot a gunman near the White House - Seneweb

Federal agents shoot a gunman near the White House  Seneweb