A powerful hurricane struck Galveston on September 8, 1900, destroying much of the city and killing an estimated 6,000–8,000 people, making it the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
The catastrophe prompted nationwide relief efforts and significant state, local, and federal involvement in rescue and recovery operations, influencing how the McKinley administration and the federal government approached large-scale disaster response.
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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.