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Fetterman breaks with Democrats after shooting scare, backs Trump on major White House project
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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke party lines again after the close call at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner this weekend, siding with President Donald Trump’s push to build a ballroom at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Fetterman, who has repeatedly shown he is willing to defy his party, posted on X that he was «there front and center» at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner when the shooting occurred Saturday night. The alleged shooter, 31-year-old California resident Cole Allen, broke through multiple layers of Secret Service security at the Washington Hilton and nearly opened fire in a room where the president, vice president and other key administration and federal officials were present.
«After witnessing last night,» Fetterman called for people to «drop the TDS [Trump derangement syndrome] and build the White House ballroom.»
He said the purpose of the ballroom would be to host events «exactly like these.»
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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., called for the completion of the new White House ballroom after the close call alleging an active shooter situation at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on April 25, 2026. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
«We were there front and center,» he wrote. «That venue wasn’t built to accommodate an event with the line of succession for the U.S. government.»
Though construction is continuing on the $400 million privately funded White House ballroom, the project is currently bogged down in a legal challenge by the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP). After the shooting, the Justice Department pressed NTHP to drop its lawsuit, citing concerns about the safety and security of the president and other key personnel.
«[Y]our lawsuit puts the lives of the president, his family, and his staff at grave risk,» Brett Shumate, assistant attorney general in DOJ’s Civil Division, wrote in a Sunday letter to opposing counsel, shared on X by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
«Enough is enough,» Shumate continued. «Your client should voluntarily dismiss this frivolous lawsuit today in light of last night’s assassination attempt on President Trump.»
«As history proves, that venue is demonstrably unsafe for the President of the United States because its size presents extraordinary security challenges for the Secret Service.
«[Saturday’s] assassination attempt on President Trump proves, yet again, that the White House ballroom is essential for the safety and security of the President, his family, his cabinet, and his staff.»
SECURITY UNDER SCRUTINY AS WHCD ATTENDEES CITE INCONSISTENT SCREENING BEFORE SHOOTING
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino jumps over a chair after an incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026. President Donald Trump and other officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton following reports of gunfire. The FBI’s Washington field office said a subject is in custody. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Raquel Debono, a conservative influencer who attended the dinner, told Fox News Digital, «No ballroom no matter how grand, matters if we can’t keep people safe first.»
«Everyone’s debating architecture while a shooter got into what should have been the most heavily secured event in America – it’s a ridiculous distraction,» said Debono. «The security failures are the story. It was too easy to get in.»
Debono shared on X that she left the dinner early prior to the shooting due to an «uneasy feeling.» She noted that their bags were not checked and that people were «shoved through doors.»
Trump himself pointed to the incident as evidence that the hotel venue was «not a particularly secure building,» arguing that a new White House ballroom — equipped with features like bulletproof materials — would offer a safer alternative.
«It’s really what you need,» Trump said on Fox News on Sunday. «You can’t have a thousand [hotel] rooms or whatever it is, I mean, it’s a very big hotel, on top of the ballroom. And people come down the elevator, and they’re right next to the ballroom.»
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER SHOOTING: TIMELINE TRACES HOW SUSPECT’S ALLEGED CROSS-COUNTRY PLAN UNFOLDED
President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after an unspecified threat at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
Though the shooting prompted widespread calls for a White House ballroom, Fetterman stood out as a lone Democrat willing to join in on the push.
On Sunday, Fetterman admitted on CNN, «I never really had a strong opinion on the ballroom to be honest, but this clearly demonstrated [the need].»
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He emphasized the need to ensure not only the president’s protection but also that of those in the line of succession, should anything happen to the president.
«I just walked away from that still kind of stunned how lucky we were that no one was seriously hurt,» said Fetterman. «And when we have the significant majority of our leadership in a very small, clustered area, it could have been much more catastrophic for our nation that day.»
Fox News Digital’s Eric Mack and Amanda Macias contributed to this report.
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American rescue teams pull infant alive from rubble in Venezuela days after devastating twin earthquakes
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American search-and-rescue teams pulled an infant alive from beneath the rubble in Venezuela days after the country’s devastating earthquakes, the U.S. Department of State said Saturday.
The State Department shared video on social media showing U.S. personnel pulling the infant from the rubble as rescue crews continued searching for survivors more than 72 hours after two powerful earthquakes struck the South American country.
The rescue came as emergency crews raced against time to locate survivors before the critical rescue window closes.
«Against impossible odds, hope endures,» the State Department posted on X.
TRUMP SAYS VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES LEFT ‘DEVASTATING NUMBER OF DEATHS’ AS US READIES AID
American search-and-rescue teams rescued an infant trapped beneath the rubble following this week’s deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, according to the State Department. (Department of State)
«American search and rescue teams rescued an infant from beneath the rubble following the earthquake in Venezuela,» the post continued. «Every life saved is a victory.»
The White House also shared the video, calling it «America at its best.»
«Thank you to the American search and rescue teams providing assistance in Venezuela,» the White House wrote.
PLAYERS, FANS FLEE STADIUM AS POWERFUL EARTHQUAKES STRIKE DURING VENEZUELA BASEBALL GAME
Rescue workers search through the rubble three days after earthquakes struck Catia la Mar, Venezuela. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Round-the-clock rescue efforts have continued since magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast Wednesday.
As of Saturday evening, officials said the death toll from the twin earthquakes had reached 1,430.
Earlier Saturday, officials reported that 243 people had been rescued.
FORMER METS PITCHER NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH IN VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES THANKS TO ELEVATOR MALFUNCTION
Rescue personnel with a rescue dog assist in rescue efforts after earthquakes hit the country, in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday. (REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria)
According to The Associated Press, more than 68,000 people remain missing across the country.
Aid groups consider the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster to be the most critical window for finding survivors, though access to food and water can extend that period.
Venezuelan officials said 17 flights carrying more than 1,600 rescue personnel had arrived Saturday to assist with search-and-rescue efforts.
US RESCUE TEAMS TO DESCEND ON HARD-HIT CARIBBEAN AFTER CATASTROPHIC HURRICANE MELISSA’S IMPACT
Members of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s international urban search and rescue team (USA-2) prepare to leave for Venezuela, in Pacoima, Calif., on Thursday. (Blake Fagan/AFP via Getty Images)
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from Virginia, California and Florida were dispatched to Venezuela on Friday to help search collapsed buildings.
According to the State Department, the three USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, including firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists. The teams also deployed more than 200,000 pounds of specialized rescue equipment.
The Los Angeles County team includes 73 members equipped with concrete-breaking equipment and specialized listening devices used to detect survivors trapped beneath debris.
COLORADO AVALANCHE VICTIM RESCUED IN DRAMATIC VIDEO
Responders search for victims in a demolished building in Caracas, Venezuela, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake and a 7.5 aftershock struck the region. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)
Rescuers have fanned out across La Guaira, where the worst destruction occurred, and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent days pulling survivors and victims from the rubble.
The United States has pledged $150 million in emergency assistance and support for international relief organizations responding to the disaster.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department for additional information on the rescue.
Fox News Digital’s James Cirrone, and The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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La policía de Austin arresta a dos sospechosos por el asesinato de un mecánico nicaragüense
La Policía de Austin reportó la detención de dos hombres como presuntos responsables del asesinato de José Salgado Amador, un mecánico nicaragüense que falleció tras recibir un disparo durante un intento de robo en un estacionamiento de la ciudad.
La investigación por la muerte de José Salgado Amador, ocurrida el pasado 15 de junio en Austin, continúa bajo la supervisión de la Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de Policía de Austin (APD). De acuerdo con la información divulgada por las autoridades y recogida por Univisión, Israel Medina, de 19 años, y David Pérez, de 26, fueron arrestados como sospechosos del crimen que sacudió a la comunidad nicaragüense en Texas.
Según informó Univisión, los hechos se registraron alrededor de las 22:47 horas en el estacionamiento de una tienda AutoZone situada en East Riverside Drive. Salgado Amador se encontraba realizando reparaciones mecánicas cuando uno de los agresores se le acercó y presuntamente intentó despojarlo de sus pertenencias. Tras el forcejeo, el sospechoso disparó contra la víctima y huyó del lugar antes de que llegaran los servicios de emergencia.
La policía de Austin detalló que Salgado Amador fue trasladado a un hospital cercano, donde falleció poco más de una hora después a causa de las heridas. El caso se convirtió en el homicidio número 27 registrado en la ciudad durante 2026, según los datos oficiales citados por Univisión.
De acuerdo con el reporte de las autoridades, Israel Medina enfrenta cargos de asesinato capital, una figura penal que en Texas contempla la posibilidad de pena de muerte o cadena perpetua sin libertad condicional. Medina se encontraba en libertad bajo fianza tras una acusación previa por robo de automóvil cuando ocurrió el homicidio. Por su parte, David Pérez está acusado de robo agravado.
El Departamento de Policía de Austin no ha confirmado si existen más personas vinculadas al caso ni ha proporcionado información adicional sobre el móvil del crimen, más allá del intento de robo señalado en las primeras diligencias. Las autoridades cuentan con grabaciones de cámaras de seguridad y han solicitado colaboración ciudadana para fortalecer la investigación.
La muerte de José Salgado Amador provocó conmoción entre quienes integran la comunidad nicaragüense en Texas. Según reportó Univisión, la familia del mecánico, que deja a una esposa y una hija de cuatro años, inició los trámites para la repatriación de sus restos a Nicaragua. El velatorio se programó para el 25 de junio en Austin, antes del traslado final al país de origen del fallecido. Univisión informó que los familiares esperan poder sepultarlo junto a sus padres y allegados en su ciudad natal.
La comunidad nicaragüense en Estados Unidos alcanza unas 839,600 personas, una cifra que integra tanto a residentes de larga data como a migrantes que han arribado en los últimos años por distintas vías, incluyendo programas migratorios y rutas irregulares. La distribución geográfica de esta población muestra una concentración destacada en dos estados principales:
Florida representa el principal destino para los nicaragüenses en el país. El área metropolitana de Miami y, en particular, la ciudad de Sweetwater —conocida popularmente como “Little Managua”— reúnen a una parte significativa de esta comunidad, que ha establecido una red social, cultural y económica sólida.
California acoge al segundo grupo más numeroso de nicaragüenses, con presencia relevante en ciudades como Los Ángeles, San Francisco, San Diego y San José. En estos centros urbanos, la población nicaragüense ha conformado comunidades activas, manteniendo tradiciones y vínculos con su país de origen.
El crecimiento reciente de la comunidad responde a factores migratorios y a la búsqueda de mejores oportunidades. Esta dinámica ha reforzado la presencia nicaragüense en el panorama migratorio de Estados Unidos, con un impacto notable en la vida social y económica de las regiones donde se asientan.
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