Two wounded in shooting near White House, US media reports

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A gunman opened fire outside a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening, May 23, 2026, before being shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service personnel. The incident triggered an immediate security lockdown of the complex while President Donald Trump was inside the residence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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