White House Dinner Shooting Sparks Concern

Rep. Jamie Raskin was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' about a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Raskin discussed the influence of his past experience with political violence on his reaction to the incident and emphasized the need for a bipartisan conversation about gun violence and public safety. He also addressed the ongoing standoff over Homeland Security funding and expressed hope that the recent incident could be a turning point. Raskin and Brennan discussed the president's recent statement denouncing violence and the need for politicians to condemn political violence. Raskin highlighted the impact of violence on recruitment for public office, particularly for women and mothers.

The U.K. ambassador to the U.S., Sir Christian Turner, was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on April 26, 2026. He discussed the upcoming visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla, the security measures in place, and the 'special relationship' between the U.K. and the U.S. Turner expressed confidence in the security arrangements and highlighted the enduring nature of the U.K.-U.S. relationship despite recent tensions. He also discussed the U.K.'s role in addressing the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to ensure the safe passage of shipping.

White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident. Jiang described the chaotic scene, where she was on stage when the incident occurred, and praised the quick response of the Secret Service. She also shared her experience of having her family in the audience and the president's decision to stay despite the incident. Jiang emphasized the importance of the event and the First Amendment freedoms being celebrated.