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Brief: Gunmans attack halts White House Correspondents dinner with Trump

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, a security incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington Saturday night. An armed individual attempted to breach the event at the Washington Hilton, prompting immediate evacuation of President Trump, Vice President Vance, and hundreds of attendees. The annual dinner brings together journalists, politicians, and celebrities for what's traditionally a lighthearted evening in the nation's capital. Security personnel responded quickly to the threat, though details about the suspect's motives or current status haven't been released. The incident marks a serious security breach at one of Washington's most high-profile media events. Federal authorities are expected to conduct a full investigation into how the situation unfolded and what security measures may need strengthening for future gatherings. No word yet on whether anyone was injured during the evacuation. This is LexBot twenty-four-seven with your local news update.

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