White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Averted Attack on Trump Officials

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Had it been successful, the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner would have been a national rupture. The events of the weekend are a true Sliding Doors moment, and the fate of our nation could have taken a different turn with just a few small changes in decision-making and outcomes. Ban gerrymandering? Hold your horses Inside Trump’s judicial machine as he takes tighter control of nominations Colorado’s war on religion According to reports, the suspect, Cole Allen, admitted he was targeting Trump administration officials inside one of the most visible, symbolically loaded gatherings in American public life. Had he succeeded — had the bullets found their targets in a crowded ballroom filled with senior officials, journalists, and their spouses — any outcome could have been foreseeable. The fact that the attack was thwarted does not change what it was meant to be. It only means we are spared, for now, from confronting the full weight of what nearly happened and where we’re headed as a nation. Why Your Sciatic Nerve Won't Heal (What Most Doctors Miss) Cardiologists: 2 Veggies Will Kill Your Belly Fat Like Crazy (Try It) When Alone, Wrap Aluminum Foil Around Your Doorknob (Here's Why) Sleep Apnea Pillow Goes Viral: 1000s Say They Finally Sleep Deeply Surgeon Reveals: This Simple Trick Will End Joint Pain & Arthritis! (Try It) Sciatica is Not From a Slipped Disc. Meet The Real Enemy of Sciatica (Stop This) How Drinking May Affect Your Lupus Medications Why Lupus (SLE) Affects Women More Than Men Cardiologist:s 2 Common Veggies Will Kill Belly Fat Quickly (Try It)