WHCA Dinner Raises Succession Concerns

The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday has sparked new scrutiny over how the presidential line of succession is protected at high-profile events that blend government officials with the public and press. As well as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, several Cabinet officials in the line of succession were in attendance at the annual event. Trump has cultivated a team of TV-ready, telegenic Cabinet officials who are almost as ubiquitous in everyday political life as he is. The presence of so many members of his team at Trump events has become the norm. State Department expands visa restrictions to defend ‘our hemisphere’ Trump to pick Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after Noem fired him Government spy powers will expire if Congress doesn’t act. What to know But with so many senior officials gathered in one place, the breach has raised concerns about whether the event should have received the same level of protection as gatherings such as the State of the Union, which is designated as a “National Special Security Event.” No such designation was in place Saturday night, despite the unusually high concentration of top government officials. Why Your Sciatic Nerve Won't Heal (What Most Doctors Miss) Cardiologists: 2 Common Veggies Will Kill Belly Fat Quickly (Try It) Dementia and Memory Loss Have Been Linked to a Common Habit. Do You Do It? When Alone, Wrap Aluminum Foil Around Your Doorknob (Here's Why) Sciatica is Not From a Slipped Disc. Meet The Real Enemy of Sciatica (Stop This) Surgeon Reveals: This Simple Trick Will End Joint Pain & Arthritis! (Try It) 10 Things I Wish People Knew About Lupus How Drinking May Affect Your Lupus Medications