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Trump, Cabinet evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after shots fired

President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton’s lobby. Three or four loud bangs were heard, according to reporters from The Hill who were

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Trump, Cabinet evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after shots firedPresident Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton’s lobby. Three or four loud bangs were heard, according to reporters from The Hill who were
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