An Age of Political Violence?

29 April 2026 at 11:11

By: Sam Sifton

We look into whether the U.S. is in a new era of violent extremism.

From left: At a memorial to Charlie Kirk, a flag flying at half-staff, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro walking in front of his firebombed home.

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New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration
29 April 2026 at 09:04

New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

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29 April 2026 at 09:04

By: Brooks Barnes and John Koblin

Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.

Disney’s new chief executive, Josh D’Amaro, at Disneyland last year, when he was chairman of Disney experiences.

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Political Violence Isn’t Just Evil. It’s Counterproductive.
28 April 2026 at 00:15

Political Violence Isn’t Just Evil. It’s Counterproductive.

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28 April 2026 at 00:15

By: Michelle Goldberg

Each act of political violence further frays our threadbare social fabric, laying the foundation for authoritarianism.

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Investigators in Trump Assassination Attempt Look Through Bluesky for Suspect’s Motive
27 April 2026 at 23:11

Investigators in Trump Assassination Attempt Look Through Bluesky for Suspect’s Motive

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27 April 2026 at 23:11

By: Amy Qin and Aric Toler

Federal authorities are looking into whether Cole Tomas Allen posted on Bluesky as “coldforce,” who wrote and promoted liberal views that did not stand out on the left-leaning platform.

Federal authorities searched a house connected to Cole Tomas Allen in Torrance, Calif.

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Republicans Push for Trump’s White House Ballroom After Gala Attack
27 April 2026 at 23:10

Republicans Push for Trump’s White House Ballroom After Gala Attack

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27 April 2026 at 23:10

By: Carl Hulse and Michael Gold

The attack on a press dinner in Washington, which is being called an attempted assassination of President Trump, has also renewed the fight over reopening the Homeland Security Department.

An aerial view of the construction site for President Trump’s planned ballroom.

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King Charles Visits Trump’s Washington After Chaos From Press Dinner Shooting
27 April 2026 at 22:50

King Charles Visits Trump’s Washington After Chaos From Press Dinner Shooting

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27 April 2026 at 22:50

By: Katie Rogers and Michael D. Shear

Presidents use state visits to show off all that is appealing about American culture. But the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner has cast a shadow over the visit.

President Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Monday.

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Charges Against Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed
27 April 2026 at 21:59

Charges Against Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed

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27 April 2026 at 21:59

By: Devlin Barrett， Zach Montague and Michael Levenson

The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, said on Monday that investigators were working to determine if the suspect had any connections to left-wing activists.

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President and First Lady Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ Joke
27 April 2026 at 20:18

President and First Lady Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ Joke

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27 April 2026 at 20:18

By: Shawn McCreesh

The joke was recorded two days before the White House correspondents’ dinner, where a gunman tried to storm the press gala.

Melania Trump, the first lady, at a press briefing at the White House on Saturday night following the shooting at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner.