Week Ahead in Washington: May 24
Summary
Shooting Washington District Of Columbia in Washington, District of Columbia: A man died Saturday night after firing at Secret Service agents at a checkpoint outside the White House complex. He approached a checkpoint around 6 p.m. just outside the gates of the White House complex and pulled a handgun from a bag. He fired at agents, who returned fire and struck the man. He later died at the hospital. An unarmed bystander was also hit by gunfire. No agents were injured in the shooting. President Donald Trump reacted on Truth Social following the shooting, using the incident to continue his push for a new East Wing Ballroom.
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Week Ahead in Washington: May 24