One of the deadliest and most widely reported episodes of the Red Summer, the Chicago riot intensified national debate over race relations, policing, and the need for social and political reforms during Wilson's presidency.
On July 27, 1919, violence broke out on Chicago's South Side after a Black teenager drowned and a white crowd attacked Black beachgoers, sparking a week-long riot with numerous deaths and extensive destruction.
One of the deadliest and most widely reported episodes of the Red Summer, the Chicago riot intensified national debate over race relations, policing, and the need for social and political reforms during Wilson's presidency.
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On June 16, 2026, the FBI announced it had successfully disrupted an alleged plot involving explosive-laden drones targeting a high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House, an event notably associated with Donald Trump.
The FBI thwarted a planned attack on a UFC event hosted by Trump at the White House.
A gunman was killed after opening fire near the White House, prompting a security response.
A gunman was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire near the White House.