Bloomberg This Weekend | Shots Fired at WHCD

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 26, 2026 at 16:17  |  2:25:20  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Michael McKee — International Economics & Policy Correspondent, Bloomberg

Summary

The show covers breaking news of a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with a suspect in custody and a focus on security, political rhetoric, and the investigation. Segments also discuss stalled US-Iran ceasefire talks, the upcoming visit of King Charles, and the Federal Reserve's leadership transition. The hosts interview lawmakers and analysts about the incident and its implications.

  • A suspect opened fire outside the WHCD ballroom; President Trump and Cabinet members were evacuated safely.
  • The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, traveled from California by train and is charged with federal gun and assault offenses.
  • Security at the hotel, known as the Hinckley Hilton, is under scrutiny given its history.
  • US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan were canceled after President Trump called off envoy travel.
  • King Charles III and Queen Camilla are proceeding with their state visit to the US amid heightened security.
  • Senator Thom Tillis dropped opposition to Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination after DOJ ended the Powell investigation.
  • Discussions on political rhetoric and civility follow the shooting, with lawmakers calling for toned-down discourse.
  • The show includes analysis of the midterm election landscape and partisan redistricting efforts.
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