During his inaugural television interview since attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson appeared on Fox News on Monday morning.

In a candid discussion with host Bill Hemmer, Johnson emphasized the need for stricter measures, stating, “It’s essential for the Secret Service leadership to enhance their protocols.”

He took the opportunity to commend his fellow legislators, mentioning, “The House is fulfilling its responsibilities, and Comer has already declared plans for a Secret Service review.”

When Hemmer inquired about the timing of this Secret Service briefing, Johnson refrained from providing a specific schedule.

Additionally, Johnson referred to President Donald Trump as the “most besieged and criticized political figure in history.”

The top House Republican praised as well the rhetoric from Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman after the attack on the ballroom on Saturday.

Johnson additionally noted that it was time to ‘unify’, stating, ‘it’s time for us to come together.’

Images showed chaos quickly unfolding on Saturday night, with one picture showing House Speaker Mike Johnson being rushed out of the venue by Secret Service members. 

US House Speaker Mike Johnson is evacuated as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026

Trump at the Resolute Desk at the White House surrounded by his cabinet and top staff

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, a teacher from Torrance, California, was seen attempting to bolt past a security checkpoint while armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives on Saturday night.

He exchanged fire with Secret Service agents before they tackled him to the ground and arrested him. One agent was struck in his bulletproof vest and is expected to recover. No one else was harmed.

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an annual black-tie gala that brings politicians and journalists together, was barely underway when the Secret Service was forced to leap into action after a series of shots rang out.

Trump released surveillance footage of Allen, dressed in all black, sprinting inside the hotel with a gun in hand before he was rushed by armed guards.

Journalists in the room captured images of top administration officials getting rushed to safety.

Video footage showed Vice President JD Vance being frantically helped off stage by Secret Service agents, as Trump and Melania ducked for cover.

Clips then showed several agents reach for the President and quickly pull him to safety. 

One image showed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and his wife, Cheryl Hines, ducking as they ran to safety.

Right behind them was Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller and his wife Katie Miller.

After everyone was rushed to safety, the president spoke at a White House press briefing in the West Wing within an hour of the violence.

‘It’s always shocking when something like this happens,’ he said. ‘I heard a noise and kinda thought it was a tray going down.’

Trump said that immediately, Melania Trump recognized the sound as a ‘bad noise,’ adding that ‘it was a rather traumatic experience for her.’

‘Melania was very cognizant,’ he continued.

The president also shared his wife’s fear for his safety, given the multiple assassination attempts against him.

Federal prosecutors have announced that Allen is being charged with two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

If convicted, Allen could face 20 years in jail for the assault, while the weapons charges come with a minimum of ten years with a possibility of life behind bars if fired.

Was it deliberate or not?

This is the question buzzing around NBA discussions after Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton’s ejection during the third quarter of the Houston Rockets’ commanding 115-96 win in Game 4 at the Toyota Center on Sunday evening.

An inadvertent forearm to the head was certainly a hard foul and warranted a flagrant designation. But should it lead to an immediate ejection? Many spectators and analysts found themselves disagreeing with referee James Williams’ decision.

Earlier, in Game 2 of the series between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Williams handed a technical foul to Devin Booker after he tried to prevent a ball from going out of bounds, unintentionally hitting a Thunder player on the arm.

“In my 11 years, I’ve never publicly criticized an official by name… but James [Williams] was awful tonight, without exception,” Booker remarked post-game. “Such officiating damages the sport’s integrity.”

The NBA rescinded the technical foul after the game, but the damage had already been done. 

Williams once again found himself at the center of a controversial call in Houston on Sunday. The replay appeared to show that the play was messy, but not malicious.

FRESNO, Calif. — A retired U.S. Air Force colonel expressed his relief and gratitude that a pilot emerged unscathed from an emergency situation involving a Fresno-based fighter jet on Saturday.

During an operation over the Sierra Nevada mountains, an F-15 fighter jet lost its canopy shortly after participating in a flyover at the Clovis Rodeo.

Remarkably, the pilot managed to navigate the aircraft safely back to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, which is conveniently adjacent to the California National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing, the unit to which the jet belongs.

The canopy, a crucial component that provides protection to pilots during flight, plays a vital role in ensuring their safety.

Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Rob Swertfager commented on the incident, noting that such malfunctions are not only exceedingly rare but pose significant danger to those involved.

“This would be like driving a sports car, convertible, at 300 to 500 miles an hour,” said Swertfager.

The colonel served with the 144th before his retirement in 2023, and ABC affiliate KFSN was there for his final landing at the Air Guard base in Fresno.

His career ranged from protecting the California coast on 9/11 to training and flying with Ukrainian fighter pilots.

In an interview with KFSN’ Kerry Mannix on Sunday, Swertfager explained that when pilots are exposed without a canopy at too low an altitude, it can be severely disorienting.

“Your time to survive when you are low level is seconds,” he said.

He went on to explain that flying without the protective canopy at high altitudes is equally, if not more, perilous.

F15Cs can fly up to 50,000 feet. If a pilot is anywhere above 30,000, Swertfager says they can quickly lose consciousness.

“A human can’t breathe or survive up there without life support systems,” he said.

There are many other ways Saturday’s malfunction could have been worse, but the only casualty was the canopy.

The Fresno Fire Department said after the pilot made an emergency landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, he was evaluated by EMS, and no injuries were reported.

Fire officials turned the investigation over to the military.

KFSN reached out to a spokesperson for the 144th Fighter Wing for comment and asked whether there’s any word on whether the canopy has been located.

Spokesperson Jason Sanchez responded in a statement, which reads:

“There’s an ongoing investigation, and protecting the integrity of that investigation is critical. Because of this, the policy doesn’t allow us to discuss this matter in detail. We continue to be grateful that there are no reported injuries.”

Swertfager says he joins them in gratitude for that safe landing and for the diligent training of the 144th’s pilots.

“The fact that he was able to get that multi-million-dollar aircraft back on the ground safely in our city is props – props to him and the organization,” said Swertfager.

There’s no word yet on what may have caused the canopy to detach on Saturday.

A tragic plane crash near Crystal Airport in a Minneapolis suburb has claimed the life of North Dakota state representative Liz Conmy and the pilot of the aircraft. The accident occurred shortly after takeoff on Saturday, resulting in the small Beech F33A crashing and catching fire in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Rep. Liz Conmy, a Democrat from Fargo, was identified as one of the victims in this unfortunate incident. Known for her dedication and service, Conmy was deeply involved in various legislative efforts, including her work on the state’s Human Trafficking Commission and her contributions to education, habitat, and immigration policies.

In the wake of this loss, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong expressed his condolences, stating, “Liz served her state and community with care and compassion. Kjersti and I are saddened by this tragic loss and offer our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow legislators. We ask North Dakotans to join us in keeping them in our prayers.”

As a gesture of mourning and respect, Governor Armstrong has ordered that all U.S. and North Dakota flags be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on the day of Conmy’s funeral. He encourages residents to do the same at their homes and businesses to honor her memory.

The loss of Rep. Conmy is felt deeply across the community and state, as she was a respected figure in North Dakota’s political and civic arenas. Her contributions and dedication will be remembered by many.

“I am heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rep. Conmy, a dear friend and former colleague with whom I had the privilege of serving in the state House,” Lt. GOP Gov. Michelle Strinden wrote in a statement. “Liz brought integrity, compassion and unwavering dedication to her work on the Education and Judiciary committees, and I was proud to partner with her on efforts to strengthen our schools. My thoughts are with her family and all who knew and loved her.”

The Federal Aviation Administration said two people were aboard, but the pilot was not immediately publicly identified.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate, Fox 9 reported.

“We are completely heartbroken and gutted by the loss of Representative Liz Conmy,” the North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party wrote Saturday on X.

“Her death is a profound loss for our state. As a lawmaker, she championed public education, the environment, and transparency.”

Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Matt Rabe said officers were called at 11:51 a.m. to a report of a small plane crash in a park area. Emergency crews found the aircraft engulfed in flames after it crashed shortly after departing from Crystal Airport, north of Minneapolis. The Brooklyn Park Fire Department arrived within minutes and extinguished the fire, but there were no survivors.

Neighbors near the crash site described hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames shoot up from the wreckage.

“I was in the house, in my bedroom, and my daughter was eating cereal at the kitchen table, and there was a really loud boom,” Ashley Capp, who lives across the street, told FOX 9.

Another neighbor, Kim Clark, said the scene unfolded quickly.

“We look across the street, and it was a huge flame, huge fire,” Clark told the station. “Everybody started calling 911.”

State Sen. Tim Mathern, who described Conmy as a friend and former running mate, said she brought “a zest for life and a strong work ethic” and would be missed by Democrats and Republicans alike.

The crash was the second deadly plane crash in Brooklyn Park in more than a year, according to FOX 9.

Tragedy struck the slopes as an adept backcountry skier suffered a fatal heart attack during an expedition with friends. Bernard ‘Bernie’ Rosow, aged 45, met with the untimely incident while ascending Bloody Mountain, a part of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, on a Thursday morning.

It was during their ascent towards the summit ridge, approximately 11,400 feet up, that Rosow unexpectedly sat down, expressing sudden back pain before becoming unresponsive, according to a witness speaking with SFGate.

His companions immediately began administering CPR and alerted emergency services, triggering a substantial rescue operation. A specialized team of emergency responders soon mobilized, arriving at the scene via helicopters and snowmobiles.

Amidst this urgent effort, Rosow’s friends diligently continued performing chest compressions for several hours, desperately awaiting the arrival of rescue personnel.

Rescuers descended on the mountain in helicopters and snowmobiles. Rosow’s friends continued heart compressions for hours as they waited for help to arrive.

Despite the ‘strong and extensive efforts’ of both Rosow’s friends and the rescuers, he was pronounced dead at the scene, the Mono County Sheriff’s Office said.

Rosow, a native of southern Vermont, was a ski influencer and longtime employee and snowcat operator at Mammoth Mountain resort.

He is survived by his partner Amber Feld and their eight-year-old son Alexander. 

Bernard ‘Bernie’ Rosow, 45, died of an apparent heart attack on Thursday after he collapsed while climbing Bloody Mountain

The experienced backcountry skier is survived by his partner Amber Feld and their eight-year-old son Alexander, pictured together

Feld announced Rosow’s death Friday in a heartbreaking Instagram post, writing: ‘We lost Bernie yesterday.

‘Alexander’s favorite person in the whole world, and my love. He was out doing what he loves to do hiking with friends up Bloody Mountain to ski down.’

She shared how Rosow suffered a ‘heart health incident and passed quickly.’

Feld recalled how when she and Rosow first met 15 years ago, he told her that he planned on hiking Bloody Mountain.

She said that even now the mountain remained one of his favorite places. 

‘Last weekend he told Alex the mountain got its name because of its red rocks,’ she wrote.

‘Bernie we will always live in your spirit. This has always been Alex’s favorite photo of us. We love you so much.’

She went on to thank ‘the people that were with Bernie in his final moments, and everyone that helped out that day.’ 

Rosow, a native of southern Vermont, was a ski influencer and longtime employee and snowcat operator at Mammoth Mountain resort

Rosow and his friends were heading to the Bloody Mountain summit ridge, pictured, at about 11,400 feet when he abruptly sat down, complained of back pain and became unresponsive

Adventure sports photographer Christian Pondella, who was on the mountain with Rosow, said the entire tragedy unfolded quickly.

‘Everything was normal, just a typical day. Just out of the blue he said, ‘My back hurts, it hurts between my shoulders,’ Pondella told SFGate. 

‘It happened so quick,’ he continued. ‘Two minutes before that he was having normal conversations.’ 

Rosow learned to ski as a toddler and moved to the West Coast when he was 18 to pursue a career in skiing and outdoor adventure.

He moved to Mammoth Mountain in the early 2000s and slept in a tent in the woods until he managed to land a job as a snowcat operator, he told the Blackmail ski magazine last year.

‘I told everyone I wanted to ski every single day it snowed, I wanted to be the first person in the lift line, and I didn’t want to talk to people at work,’ Rosow said. ‘They told me I should be a cat driver.’ 

He previously dreamt of being a professional skier, but told the magazine he could not afford the travel required to ‘pursue it seriously.’

He instead spent more than 25 years working at Mammoth Mountain and has skied powder every day for the last 20 years, except on the day of his son’s birth.

According to his TikTok profile, Rosow lived by the philosophy of ‘work all night to ski all day.’

Feld recalled how when she and Rosow first met 15 years ago, he told her that he planned on hiking Bloody Mountain. She said that even now it remained one of his favorite places

Rosow, with his son, spent more than 25 years working at Mammoth Mountain and has skied powder every day for the last 20 years, except on the day of his son Alexander’s birth

He is understood to have routinely worked 70-hour weeks in which he skied during the day and maintained the slopes at night. 

He had become one of the resort’s most popular skiers and amassed a TikTok following of more than 100,000 followers.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area spokesperson Emily van Greuning, in a statement to SFGate, said he will be ‘missed greatly’ by the entire resort community.

‘His passion for the sport was aspirational, and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time,’ van Greuning wrote.

The Daily Mail has approached Feld, the Mono County Sheriff’s Office and Mammoth Mountain for comment. 

Tom Hanks is undeniably his son Chet’s most enthusiastic supporter.

The renowned “Cast Away” star was spotted enjoying Chet’s performance with his band, Something Out West, at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California, this past Saturday.

Capturing the moment on social media, festival attendee Keren Ashri shared a video where Tom is seen beaming and singing along to the band’s track, “You Better Run,” inside the Toyota Music Den.