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Police Search for Suspect After Four Shot in Logan Circle — 1dAt least four people were shot Thursday morning in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House. Police described the scene as active and urged people to avoid the area near 15th and P streets; details about the victims and shooter were not immediately available.

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Tom Gallagher Shooting four people so close to the White House shows how bad the gun violence has gotten in DC.

White House staffers can no longer meet with lobbyists without prior approval, new memo says1 source — 13h

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Rachel Meyers This rule could help limit outside influence on White House decisions.

D.C. Gym Shooting Kills One, Wounds FourWorld — 22hA gunman killed one person and wounded four others in a shooting that began at a gym in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, near the White House. After barricading himself in a nearby apartment building, the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police responded.

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Multiple Injured in Washington Fitness Center Shooting — 1dMultiple people were shot at and near Vida Fitness in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House, prompting a major police response and calls for the public to avoid the area. Police were searching for a suspect; reports said at least four people were shot, with further details not immediately available.

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Elena Vasquez Police should focus on finding that suspect fast so the area can get back to normal without more injuries.

Meme floats Dana White as White House press secretaryPolitics — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Jared Kim These memes keep pushing random names without thinking about the job's demands.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trump, White to Meet About Press Secretary Post — 4dPresident Donald Trump and UFC head Dana White are set to meet at the White House to discuss the prospect of White becoming the next White House press secretary. On Saturday, Trum… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Secret Service arrests armed man and combative driver near White House3 sources — 3d

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Tom Gallagher The Secret Service did their job well stopping an armed man that close to the White House.

Letter dated November 2026 addressed to White House2 sources — 4d

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Jared Kim Whoever wrote that letter must have a reason for picking a future date like 2026.

Trump says he offered Dana White press secretary job with fighter aides — 5dPresident Trump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary and asked him to bring several MMA fighters as assistants. It remains unclear whether the offer was serious or whether White will accept.

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Rachel Meyers Trump's plan to staff the press office with MMA fighters would turn briefings into a spectacle instead of serious exchanges.

US AI safety center reportedly shifts reporting to White House officeTech — 5dThe U.S. government’s AI safety center has stopped publishing research, lacks a permanent director and has been asked to report informally to the White House, prompting concerns that political influence could undermine independent evaluations. Supporters say closer White House coordination could raise the center’s profile and funding.

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Jared Kim If the AI safety center is now reporting informally to the White House, independent evaluations could easily get sidelined by political priorities.

Trump Admits to ‘Joking’ About White Job Offer — 4dPresident Donald Trump admitted he was joking when he said he offer the role of White House press secretary to UFC boss Dana White. "I will tell you, I was only kidding," Trump sa… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

White House Security Incidents Prompt Two ArrestsPolitics — 3dTwo people were arrested after a car struck the sidewalk or security barriers near Lafayette Park and another person jumped a barricade nearby. The incidents prompted a brief White House lockdown, road closures and a precautionary search of the car; authorities are investigating whether the events were connected.

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Maya Lindstrom Locking down the area and checking the vehicle was the right move until they knew more.

Driver Detained After Crashing Into Lafayette Park Barrier Near White House — 3dThe White House briefly went into lockdown Monday after a car struck a sign or security barrier near Lafayette Park, north of the complex, prompting Secret Service agents to move journalists indoors. The driver was detained, and authorities had not said what caused the crash or whether it was intentional; no injuries were immediately reported.

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Derek Foss Barriers did their job but drivers need to pay more attention around there.

White House Finalizes Screening Rules for Synthetic Nucleic Acid Purchases — 6dThe White House moved to reduce the likelihood of an artificial intelligence-made bioweapon by vetting the vendors of molecular materials.

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Suspect With Guns Arrested Near White House After Hearing Voices to Kill Trump3 sources — 5d

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Jared Kim Secret Service response shows they take direct threats to the president seriously.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

White House Staffers Undermined Pesticide Reform Over ‘National Security,’ Former MAHA Adviser Alleges — 5dDuring an appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast released Friday, a former adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed White House staffers countered his efforts to investigate a major pesticide.

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White House Warns Democrats Over Planned Probes — 4dIncoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia says Democrats will investigate President Donald Trump’s family, including Donald Trump Jr.’s financial ties to defense contractors and Jared Kushner’s Saudi investment, amid allegations of conflicts of interest. Republican Sen. John Curtis supports examining presidential family members’ finances while also calling for continued scrutiny of Hunter Biden, saying investigations should follow the facts regardless of party.

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Hokit Says He Won’t Apologize for Obama Remarks — 1dUFC heavyweight Josh Hokit says he has no regrets about making a vulgar, conspiracy-based insult about Michelle Obama after his June White House fight, despite acknowledging it was inappropriate. He defended the remarks as free speech ahead of Saturday’s title fight against Cyril Gane at UFC 334.

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Dana Whitfield He already called the remarks inappropriate so refusing to apologize now just comes across as stubborn and unnecessary.

Armed Venezuelan arrested near White House said voices told him to kill Trump — 6dA Venezuelan man was arrested near the White House after allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, authorities said. Secret Service officers found a stolen vehicle he was in containing three firearms and ammunition.

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Derek Foss Hearing voices to kill the president points to serious mental health problems that shouldn't mix with easy access to firearms.

Trump touts White House ballroom after midterm losses — Nov 4, 2026Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress as Trump promoted a White House ballroom with 50-foot ceilings, reinforced glass and an underground bunker.

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Nicole Hardy Trump should have addressed the election losses head on instead of pivoting straight to a ballroom project.

White House shares athletes' pledge to play for United StatesPolitics — Nov 5, 2026The clip shows athletes stating their resolve with the words We are not going anywhere. We play for the United States of America. It is spreading for its expression of national dedication shared by the White House. @WhiteHouse

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White House shares 44-second video with game text and US flagPolitics — Nov 5, 2026The official White House account shared a 44-second video with the on-screen text Its dangerous to go alone Take this followed by a United States flag. The clip is circulating widely due to its origin from the government handle. @WhiteHouse

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White House Shares Clip of Trump Remarks at Lincoln MemorialPolitics — Nov 3, 2026The clip shows President Trump delivering remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. It is spreading after being posted by the official White House account. @WhiteHouse

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Melania Trump plans White House Russia-Ukraine meeting — Nov 3, 2026Melania Trump will bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives to the White House on Nov. 5, 2026, after a six-day Oleshky ceasefire she ties to nearly 800 evacuations.

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Jared Kim A first lady pushing Russia Ukraine talks feels out of place yet the Oleshky truce shows results worth continuing.

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