The eruption became one of the most significant natural disasters during Carter’s presidency, prompting extensive federal and state emergency and recovery efforts and shaping future policy on volcanic hazards, land management, and disaster response.
On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted in a massive explosive eruption that killed 57 people, leveled forests, and caused widespread ashfall and infrastructure damage across the Pacific Northwest.
The eruption became one of the most significant natural disasters during Carter’s presidency, prompting extensive federal and state emergency and recovery efforts and shaping future policy on volcanic hazards, land management, and 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.