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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the suspect who opened fire at the White House Correspondent's Dinner last night will be arraigned on Monday. Call. Allen is facing two weapons related counts, including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. Speaking on CBS's Face the Nation, Blanche says more charges could be added as the investigation continue.
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We need to go through the evidence so there's a lot of federal charges that could be in play beyond those two charges, but it depends on what? It depends on us understanding his motive, his intent, his premeditation, what led into him deciding that he was going to do what he did last night.
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Blanche says the suspect traveled by train across the country from California before arriving in D.C. and checking into the Washington Hilton. Investigators are trying to piece together a motive behind last night's shooting. Police Police say the suspected gunman is believed to have acted alone. NPR's Sam Greenglass was at the Washington Hilton when the gunfire broke out.
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Just as dozens of servers and bow ties began streaming out to clear the salad course. A pop came from the lobby outside the massive ballroom. Journalists, lawmakers, cabinet officials and servers hit the floor. Some ducked under tables. Trays clanked to the ground. The Secret Service whisked away Trump and Vice President J.D. vance. Nearby, Law enforcement shouted for Mike Johnson as agents moved to locate the House speaker. Several minutes of confusion went by like this. Trump eventually posted on social media that a suspect was in custody and a Secret Service agent had been shot in his ballistic vest. While Trump later said he fought like hell for the show to go on, the dinner was eventually called off. Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.
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French President Emmanuel Macron says President Trump is weakening NATO and undermining trust in its collective defense pact. Terry Schultz reports France is now urging fellow Europeans to look more seriously at strengthening their own security.
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President Macron says European security is facing unprecedented challenges, exacerbated by President Trump's regular criticism of Europeans and his suggestions the US might opt out of NATO's collective security guarantee, Article 5 if an ally got attacked.
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It's clearly a de facto weakening the strength of the alliance.
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Europeans are increasingly examining the collective security clause in the European Union treaty 42.7 and whether it provides strong enough military and political commitments without the U.S. while structures and planning like NATO's are not in place in the EU, Macron says the obligation to come to the aid of fellow governments is unambiguous. For NPR News, I'm Terri Schultz in Brussels.
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This is NPR News in Washington. Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the United States on Monday for a four day visit. And relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre have renewed their call for him to meet with the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Vicki Barker reports from London.
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There has been no new comment from Buckingham palace, but aides have made it clear that any royal meeting with Epstein victims would be inappropriate while a police investigation is underway in the UK Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's arrest in February was in connection with alleged misconduct in public office while he was a trade envoy and not about any sexual misconduct. But several British police departments are investigating whether Jeffrey Epstein trafficked victims to or through the UK and whether the king's younger brother was implicated in that. The former Prince Andrew has denied all the accusations against him. For NPR News, I'm Vicki Barker in London.
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Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia are continuing to threaten homes as strong winds raise concerns the flames could spread. Officials say the Highway 82 fire has been burning since Monday, destroying nearly 90 homes. A second fire burning near the Florida border has destroyed at least 35 homes. Officials say both fires are only about 10% contained. Forecasters in both states say dry conditions and a lack of rain are also making it difficult to bring the blazes under control. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News, in Washington.
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This episode provides a concise but comprehensive update on major news events, focusing on the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, NATO’s collective security, the British royal visit and Epstein-related investigations, wildfire threats in Georgia, and a brief on women’s health related to menopause.
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Incident Overview:
Suspect's Actions:
Eyewitness Account:
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Macron's Stance:
European Security Measures:
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Royal Visit:
Prince Andrew and Epstein Case:
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On the shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner:
On NATO Unity:
On Prince Andrew and Epstein:
This episode succinctly covers urgent national and international developments, using first-hand reports, official statements, and notable quotes to deliver the day's essential news.