Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Donald Trump has renewed his push for a new ballroom at the White House, claiming it is essential for presidential security. The incident, which saw shots fired and caused panic among attendees including prominent political figures, marks the third direct targeting of Trump.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has accused Israel of war crimes following an air strike on Wednesday that killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured Zeinab Faraj in southern Lebanon. Officials assert the journalists were deliberately targeted, along with an ambulance attempting to reach them. This incident follows previous Israeli strikes that have killed multiple journalists in Lebanon, adding to the documented civilian toll of 2,475 in Israeli attacks.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has departed his position with immediate effect, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. Undersecretary Hung Cao, a former Navy veteran and Trump-endorsed Senate candidate, will assume the role of acting secretary. Phelan's removal follows a series of high-level military leadership changes within the Trump administration, occurring amidst the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran and the continued US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
