Inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when shots rang out: Here’s what CBS News journalists saw and heard.

When a gunman charged a security checkpoint outside the hotel ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place Saturday night, reporters in the room quickly reacted, sharing what they knew with the public. Some heard gunfire. Some only heard a loud noise and the response from security officials. They didn’t immediately know the …

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Expert says he was perplexed at security for White House Correspondents’ Dinner, says ID “not checked at any point”

Questions are swirling surrounding security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday after shots rang out when an alleged gunman tried to charge a security checkpoint outside the event. The annual gala was attended by 2,500 guests, including President Trump and top administration officials. “I was perplexed even before the incident about what I …

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What are your options if you can’t afford debt relief payments?

If you can’t afford your debt relief payments, it’s important to find a new route to relief quickly. Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images Things aren’t particularly easy for borrowers right now, and that’s especially true for those carrying a revolving balance month to month. Between today’s high borrowing costs, persistent (and rising) inflation pressures and record levels of household and …

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Deadly tornadoes rip through several states

At least two deaths have been reported after several tornadoes ripped through homes in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. CBS News’ Nicole Valdes and Rob Marciano have more.

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: April 27, 2026?

Today’s mortgage interest rates look different from those available to borrowers just a few weeks ago. Getty Images/iStockphoto With a Federal Reserve meeting just days away and plenty of economic data to digest, borrowers may be hopeful that another interest rate cut will be announced this week. A rate cut, after all, will reduce costs …

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