Breaking: White House lawn cleared after apparent gunshots
Gunshots were reported near the White House, prompting a swift response from the Secret Service. The North Lawn was cleared, and reporters were instructed to move to the Press Briefing Room for safety. The FBI is currently investigating the incident.
- ▪Gunshots were heard near the White House gardens.
- ▪The Secret Service cleared the North Lawn in response to the situation.
- ▪Reporters were directed to the White House Press Briefing Room for safety.
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Breaking: Gunshots heard near the White House, secret service clears north lawn Topic:World PoliticsSun 24 May 2026 at 8:51amSun 24 May 2026 at 8:51amSun 24 May 2026 at 8:51amabc.net.au/news/gunshots-heard-at-white-house/106715528Link copiedShareShare articleThe FBI and Secret Service are responding to shots fired near the White House gardens, Reuters is reporting. The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening, local time, and reporters were told to sprint into the White House Press Briefing Room.LoadingPosted Sun 24 May 2026 at 8:51amSun 24 May 2026 at 8:51amSun 24 May 2026 at 8:51amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)PromotionTop StoriesTrump says agreement with Iran over end of war is 'largely negotiated'Topic:WarThe scale of the mouse…
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