The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been rescheduled for July 24 after the original gathering was suspended following a shooting incident involving a gunman who attempted to gain access to the venue.

In a letter to members, Weijia Jiang said the event will now take place with significantly enhanced security measures and revised access procedures.

The dinner is set to be held at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, and Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to attend.

The original event, scheduled for April 25, was interrupted after an armed suspect allegedly attempted to breach security, prompting an exchange of gunfire with members of the United States Secret Service. During the incident, Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and other senior officials were escorted from the stage by security personnel.

According to the United States Department of Justice, the suspect was subdued at the scene. One Secret Service agent was injured by shotgun fire during the confrontation.

Trump welcomed the decision to reschedule the event, describing it as a demonstration of resilience.

“This announcement is a very good thing in that we cannot allow lunatics to change our way of life, or even its scheduling,” he wrote on social media.

The White House Correspondents’ Association said it has spent recent weeks raising funds to ensure members who purchased tickets for the April event will not be required to pay again for the July gathering. Organisers described the rescheduled dinner as a more intimate event than originally planned.

The association is also offering financial assistance to scholarship recipients who wish to return to Washington to attend the event.

Trump said he has accepted an invitation to address attendees at the rescheduled dinner and joked that he may reconsider remarks he had planned to deliver in April.

The annual dinner traditionally brings together the president, senior government officials, members of Congress, journalists and media executives to celebrate journalism and press freedom.

Authorities later identified the suspect in the April incident as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who police said was carrying a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives when he approached the security checkpoint.

Following the shooting, Trump said he intended to work with organisers to ensure the event was rescheduled as quickly as possible. The new July date will now allow the long-running Washington tradition to proceed under heightened security arrangements.

Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is fully capable of performing the duties of president, according to the results of his latest annual medical examination released by the White House.

The report, prepared by White House physician Sean Barbabella, stated that Trump, who will turn 80 next month, continues to demonstrate strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical health.

Barbabella concluded that the president is “fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”

Trump underwent the examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday. Afterwards, he wrote on his social media platform that “everything checked out perfectly.”

The assessment was his third publicly known medical check-up since returning to the White House.

Cognitive and Physical Health

According to the report, Trump achieved a perfect score of 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a widely used screening tool designed to evaluate memory, attention and other cognitive functions.

The examination found no significant concerns regarding his cognitive health.

Trump currently weighs 238 pounds (108kg), an increase of 14 pounds (6.3kg) compared with his April 2025 medical assessment. While noting his overall strong health, Barbabella recommended continued attention to diet, exercise and weight management.

The report also stated that Trump is taking medication to control cholesterol levels.

Heart Health and Activity Levels

The president’s resting heart rate was recorded at 73 beats per minute. According to the physician’s assessment, Trump’s cardiovascular condition compares favourably with his age group, with his estimated cardiac age being approximately 14 years younger than his actual age.

Barbabella noted that Trump’s demanding schedule, which includes frequent meetings, public appearances and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall wellbeing.

Update on Previous Health Concerns

Last year, visible bruising on Trump’s hands and swelling in his lower legs generated public discussion about his health.

In July, it was disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency, a condition in which veins in the legs struggle to return blood efficiently to the heart, potentially causing swelling in the lower limbs.

The latest report stated that some mild swelling remains but has improved since last year.

Barbabella also addressed the bruising on Trump’s hand, explaining that it is consistent with minor soft-tissue irritation caused by frequent handshaking while taking aspirin as part of a cardiovascular prevention regimen.

According to the physician, such bruising is a common and generally harmless side effect of aspirin therapy.

Ongoing Medical Care

The report indicated that Trump remains current on recommended preventive screenings and immunisations. In addition to aspirin, he continues to take two medications designed to manage cholesterol levels.

Israel has carried out a strike on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, marking only the second attack on the city since a ceasefire came into effect last month.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation, launched at about 14:00 local time (11:00 GMT), was conducted in a “targeted manner”, though officials did not immediately release further details about the intended target.

Israeli media, citing unnamed security sources, reported that the strike was aimed at Ali al-Husni, described as the head of the missile force in the Imam Hossein Division, an Iranian-backed militia aligned with Hezbollah.

The strike hit Dahieh, the densely populated southern suburb of Beirut regarded as Hezbollah’s main stronghold in the capital. Thick smoke rose above residential buildings following the explosion, while residents were heard calling out for relatives and neighbours as emergency crews rushed into the area.

The latest escalation comes despite efforts to maintain a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Both sides have repeatedly accused each other of violating the agreement through cross-border attacks and military operations.

According to reports, Israel had previously avoided striking Beirut after a request from Donald Trump. However, the latest attack followed waves of Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

The renewed military activity also comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion of ground operations following Hezbollah drone attacks on Israeli troops stationed in southern Lebanon and civilians in northern Israel.

On Wednesday, the IDF warned Lebanese residents to move north of the Zahrani River, approximately 40km from the Israeli border, saying Israeli forces would operate “with extreme force” in affected areas.

Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 11 people were killed in two separate Israeli strikes that targeted the city of Tyre and nearby eastern areas early on Thursday.

Videos shared on social media from Tyre showed streets illuminated by flames, smoke covering roads, and several vehicles damaged or burning. In daylight footage, a large fireball could be seen erupting near high-rise residential buildings, sending a mushroom-shaped plume of smoke into the sky as debris scattered through nearby streets.

The latest developments underline the continuing instability along the Israel-Lebanon border, with growing concerns that repeated exchanges of fire could trigger a wider regional confrontation involving Iran-backed armed groups and Israeli forces.