As the first large-scale general strike in the United States, it heightened national fears of radicalism and labor unrest during the postwar period and influenced federal and local responses to labor militancy during Wilson's administration.
On February 6, 1919, more than 65,000 workers in Seattle walked off the job in a citywide general strike that shut down transit, shipping, and many businesses.
As the first large-scale general strike in the United States, it heightened national fears of radicalism and labor unrest during the postwar period and influenced federal and local responses to labor militancy during Wilson's administration.
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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.