Gunman Killed After Shooting at White House Secret Service Checkpoint
May 24, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via CBS News

A gunman opens fire at a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House and is killed after the encounter, officials say. The incident is a stark reminder that even the most protected federal sites are not immune from chaos. It also raises the usual questions about security, public safety, and whether Washington ever gets serious about protecting the people on the ground. Read more about this...