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Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says​

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MEG KINNARD
Updated 9:16 PM CDT, May 23, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month.

The law enforcement agency said in a preliminary statement posted on X that the person in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue “pulled a weapon from his bag” shortly after 6 p.m. ET and began firing. The officers returned fire, hitting the suspect, who was taken to a hospital where he later died, the Secret Service said.

The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, said a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.

According to District of Columbia court records, Best was arrested in July 2025 after he attempted to enter a different White House checkpoint without authorization, didn’t heed officers’ commands to stop, “claimed he was Jesus Christ” and said he wanted to be arrested.

An initial hearing was held, and a “Pretrial Stay Away Order” was issued, typically a measure ordering a defendant not to go near a person or area ahead of trial. A bench warrant was issued in August after a notice of “noncompliance” against Best, who did not show up for a subsequent hearing. ...

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Sen. Ted Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over "anti-weaponization fund" in meeting with GOP senators

The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
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Alleged gunman killed in White House shooting identified: Live updates

An armed man was shot and killed by officers May 23 after opening fire near the White House, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement.
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Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants

The Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
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Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' faces additional lawsuits

President Trump's attempt to create a compensation fund for those who claim they were targeted by the Biden administration is now at the center of three federal lawsuits.
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Suspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near White House: Secret Service

The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots near the White House.
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Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”
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Ebola outbreak in DRC is 'spreading rapidly' with almost 750 suspected cases: WHO chief

The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is "spreading rapidly," the head of the WHO warned during a press briefing on Friday.
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Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10

Russia has launched an intense missile and drone attack on Kyiv, shaking buildings across the city center.
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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
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This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids

Mark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history. The Democratic congressman's American-born parents were both incarcerated as young children with their families during the forced relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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Lawsuits and political blowback don’t dim interest in $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump allies, Jan. 6 defendants and those pardoned for crimes during the Biden administration say they’d like a piece of the massive money pot. But challenges remain.
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Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things stand

Republicans are rushing to redraw congressional districts to their advantage after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act.
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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate

Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
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Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia. The Democratic Party establishment backed his rivals, but the state representative had support from progressive groups.
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'Hello, Greenland!' Trump trolls foreign territory amid negotiations

The president used an AI-generated image to underscore his ongoing desire to "get" the world's largest island as talks on its future continue
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

NANCY CORDES: We turn now to Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen. Senator, thank you so much for being with me.

SENATOR CHRIS VAN HOLLEN: It's good to be with you, Nancy.

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Retiring senator warns if Trump continues to do 'stupid things' it will kill GOP in November

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A Senate Republican warned that President Donald Trump's decisions were "killing our chances" for the GOP holding onto power in the Senate.

It’s another chapter in the ongoing breakdown of the relationship between Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Trump that started last year during Republicans’ push to pass the president’s "big, beautiful bill."

The latest episode on Friday came after Trump accused Tillis of being a "nitpicker" on Truth Social.

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As New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani moves forward with plans for city-owned grocery stores, economists and local business owners warn the proposal could crush small grocers while leaving taxpayers with a hefty bill.

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump says a peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv and Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses the possible deal. Plus, on this Memorial Day weekend, Medal of Honor recipients retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams join.
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Dem socialist running for Wisconsin governor pushed 'abolishing the police'

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A Democratic socialist running for governor in Wisconsin once called to "defund, then abolish," the police.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, in a flurry of posts on social media, called for the end of policing in the wake of the slaying of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake, before and during her time as an elected official.

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Omar faces mounting scrutiny after fraud ringleader sentenced to 41 years

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The 41-year prison sentence handed to the ringleader of Minnesota’s massive Feeding Our Future fraud scandal is renewing scrutiny of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., over her ties to convicted figures in the $250 million scheme.

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Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

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KEVIN HASSETT, DIRECTOR NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL: Great to be here. Thank you.

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Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

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Transcript: Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of Maine, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

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From rally gunfire to White House shooting, threats against President Trump continue to mount

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Saturday's shootout between the Secret Servbice and a deranged gunman near the White House marked the latest in a growing series of threats and security incidents involving President Donald Trump and senior administration officials, intensifying concerns about political violence.

As investigators continue piecing together the incident, authorities said Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland, approached a Secret Service checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW at about 6 p.m. local time, removed a weapon from his bag and opened fire on posted...
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Turkish police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted

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Officers stormed the building days after the party vowed to defy a court ruling removing its leaders.
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Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says

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Iran has agreed in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium in negotiations with the U.S., although a deal likely won't be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said Sunday morning.

The official said the U.S. believes Iran's supreme leader has approved the template for a deal, but a final agreement still needs to be made before anything is signed.

The U.S. wants Iran to commit to disposing of highly enriched uranium and to resolving other nuclear issues, the official said. The official said the administration believes...
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Doug McCain, eldest son of John McCain, dead suddenly at 66

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Meghan McCain and her family are mourning the sudden death of her stepbrother, Douglas Shepp McCain, the eldest adopted son of late Sen. John McCain. He was 66.

Doug McCain died Wednesday, according to his funeral home obituary, which did not disclose the cause of sudden death.

"I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain's sudden passing," Meghan McCain wrote Sunday morning on X. "He was a truly wonderful, joyful man who supported me throughout my life."

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White House blasts Cruz, Pompeo for trashing Trump peace efforts as Iran appeasement

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While President Donald Trump was burning the midnight oil hammering out a last-minute peace and denuclearization deal with Iran, his White House inner circle was hammering the critics from the right for either working to "undermine" peace efforts or "illegally" abusing residual security clearance.

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Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Master Sgt. Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026

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The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Master Sgt. Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We're joined today by two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Command Sergeant Major Matt Williams and retired Lieutenant Colonel William Swenson. Both were awarded their medals for valor in battle during their service in Afghanistan, and it's good to have you both here.

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Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66

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Washington — Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.

"I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain's sudden passing," Meghan McCain said in a post on social media Saturday.

McCain died suddenly on May 20, his obituary said. He was the son of a military hero who had a long career in the Senate before his death in 2018 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The younger McCain flew A-6 Intruders in the Navy for six years before going on to...
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Trump touts a potential agreement with Iran

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President Trump said Saturday on social media that an agreement between the U.S. and Iran "has been largely negotiated" after weeks of diplomacy. However, some Republicans have warned Mr. Trump that Iran can't be trusted. Robert Costa has the latest.
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California mayors revolt over Newsom bullet train plan they warn could ‘raid’ local tax bases

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California city leaders are escalating opposition to the state's high-speed rail project amid fears the Golden State could tap local taxpayer funds to prop up the troubled rail system after nearly two decades of delays.

"This proposal in the 2026 Draft Business Plan is fiscally reckless, legally vulnerable, and fundamentally unfair to the communities expected to host High-Speed Rail facilities. It would weaken local governments, destabilize public services, and undermine constitutional protections that California voters have repeatedly affirmed...
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The red states racing ahead in America’s powerful wealth boom — and the states falling behind

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Americans, along with billions in taxable income, are flocking to Southern and Sun Belt states, accelerating a population and wealth shift away from several coastal blue-state strongholds, according to new IRS migration data.

The shifts are reshaping where economic and political power is concentrated ahead of the 2026 midterms, affecting housing markets, state economies, congressional representation and the balance of power.

Texas and Florida led the nation in inbound migration between 2022 and 2023, gaining more than 56,000 residents and 55,000...
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Socialists cheer ‘shockwave’ primary night as DSA-backed candidates win, advance across the map

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The Democratic Party’s socialist wing is taking a victory lap after more than a dozen Democratic Socialists of America, or DSA, backed candidates won or are expected to advance in primaries across five states, casting the results as proof of momentum, despite party leaders urging Democrats to stay focused on electability ahead of the midterms.

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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance

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Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies.
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People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines

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A search operation has so far rescued 24 people with no deaths reported at the site, in a city near the capital Manila.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Bishop Barron blasts Catholic left for 'demonization' of Trump amid child trafficking crisis

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EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Robert Barron said he has been urging Catholics on the left to stop the "demonization" of the Trump administration, even when it comes to highly contentious issues such as immigration and border security.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Barron, arguably the most prominent Catholic prelate in America, said that despite criticism within the church of the administration’s immigration policy, "there are darn good reasons, moral reasons, for being concerned about an open border."

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Dr. Janette Nesheiwat takes new role at Walter Reed treating Havana Syndrome: 'A profound honor'

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EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat has taken on a new role working at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center caring for members of the U.S. military and veterans, a job she says is a "profound honor."

Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor who was previously nominated for U.S. surgeon general, told Fox News Digital she is specifically treating government and military personnel suffering with anomalous health incidents — also known as Havana Syndrome.

Nesheiwat told Fox News Digital she is helping to manage care for patients including...
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