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Anthony Michael Hall's Unexpected Joy: Fatherhood at 55 New

Anthony Michael Hall's Unexpected Joy: Fatherhood at 55

Anthony Michael Hall has found his “soulmate” in wife Lucia Oskerova and “couldn’t be happier” with their new lives as parents.“Fatherhood and being a husband—that’s absolutely the greatest role,” Hall – who became a father at age 55 in 2023 — told People in an interview published Saturday.“It’s a full-time job … but we love it. We just embrace it, and our son such a joy.”Anthony Michael Hall (pictured above speaking on stage in 2025) gushed that he’s found his “soulmate” in wife Lucia Oskerova and “couldn’t be happier” as a new dad at age 55. WireImage“Fatherhood and being a husband—that’s absolutely the greatest role,” Hall (seen above in a family photo with his wife and baby boy, Michael Anthony Hall II) said. Anthony Michael Hall/ instagramThe “Breakfast Club” star, now 58, continued: “We started him in preschool about six months ago. He’s doing great. He’s eating so much— I mean, this kid is like a little giant. He looks like he’s 5 years old already. But we’re having a great time. It’s incredible.”Hall and his wife welcomed their son, a baby boy named Michael Anthony Hall II, on June 1, 2023.“That first month of parenting is pretty wild,” he told People at the time. “It’s the craziest time, but it’s the best time.”“This kid is like a little giant. He looks like he’s 5 years old already. But we’re having a great time. It’s incredible,” Hall (seen here with his wife and baby boy) shared in his update. Anthony Michael Hall/ instagramThe couple welcomed their son, Michael Anthony Hall II, on June 1, 2023. Anthony Michael Hall/ instagram“Everything that everybody tells you is pretty true: you lose sleep,” Hall continued, going on to call his then 1-month-old a “big boy.”“I couldn’t be happier [now],” he gushed. “Here I am at 55, and I’m fully committed. I’m excited. My wife and I are really into parenting and diving in.”The couple announced Oskerova’s pregnancy in February of that year when she was nearly seven months along.Hall documented his partner’s pregnancy via Instagram, telling his followers in March of that year how “proud” he was of the former model.The couple (pictured above at the “Air” world premiere in March 2023) announced that they were expecting in February 2023, when the actress was six months along. FilmMagicHall and Oskerova (pictured above at the “SNL 50 Homecoming concert”) began their relationship in 2016. They tied the knot in 2020. WireImageHall and the actress, 35, began their relationship in 2016. The “Sixteen Candles” star eventually popped the question to his now-wife three years later while vacationing in Italy.The duo walked down the aisle in 2020.In 2023, he and his wife renewed their vows after their wedding plans were thrown off due to the pandemic. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 25, 2026
Luigi Mangione Faces Intense Pressure as Guilty Plea Looms New

Luigi Mangione Faces Intense Pressure as Guilty Plea Looms

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to federal and state charges in the case.July 25, 2026, 11:27 AMIf Luigi Mangione ends up pleading guilty to federal charges in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, prosecutors in the Manhattan district attorney’s office said they are prepared to lobby the judge presiding over the case for a stiff sentence.The statement from the district attorney’s office came in a letter made public Friday evening to the judge handling Mangione’s case in state court.Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to federal and state charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024. He is scheduled to stand trial beginning in September in New York State Supreme Court and in January in Manhattan federal court.Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City, May 18, 2026.Jeenah Moon/ReutersIn their letter, the district attorney’s office said it is aware of public reporting by ABC News and other outlets about Mangione’s contemplation of a guilty plea in the federal case. “If a proposed federal guilty plea would operate to defeat a just outcome in the state prosecution, the People could advise the federal district court if that consequence, and the court should consider that fact in deciding whether to accept the plea, as well as any opposition by the victim’s family to such a resolution,” the letter said. Popular ReadsA spokesman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment.  Mangione’s legal team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Popular Reads

Jul 25, 2026
Viola von Cramon's Criticism of Vetëvendosje's 'Digital Army' Sparks Reactions New

Viola von Cramon's Criticism of Vetëvendosje's 'Digital Army' Sparks Reactions

Politikë Sinjali.com 25 Korrik 2026 19:01 Përveç politikanëve dhe ish-zyrtarëve në Kosovë, shqetësime për të ashtuquajturën “ushtri digjitale” të Lëvizjes Vetëvendosje, pjesë e së cilës pretendohet se është edhe profili “Lule Gjeli”, kishin ngritur edhe përfaqësues ndërkombëtarë.Para dy vjetësh, Viola von Cramon, atëkohë raportuese për Kosovën në Parlamentin Evropian, kishte deklaruar se aktiviteti i kësaj strukture në rrjetet sociale kufizonte lirinë e shprehjes.“Faleminderit për këtë pjesë të rëndësishme. Në të vërtetë, ushtria digjitale e VV-së kufizon lirinë e fjalës”, kishte shkruar ajo.Von Cramon kishte shpërndarë një artikull të “Balkan Insight”, në të cilin thuhej se ish-anëtarë të partisë në pushtet kishin konfirmuar ekzistencën e një strukture digjitale që merrej me shpërndarjen e informacioneve, rritjen e pranisë së VV-së në internet dhe goditjen e qëndrimeve kundërshtuese.Deklaratat e saj kishin nxitur reagimin e zëdhënësit të Qeverisë së Kosovës, Përparim Kryeziu, i cili kishte mohuar se ekzekutivi sponsorizonte apo mbështeste llogari të tilla në internet.“Qeveria e Kosovës nuk është përfshirë dhe nuk do të përfshihet kurrë në abuzim të pushtetit duke sponsorizuar trollët në internet. Ne i mohojmë akuzat e Von Cramonit dhe u bëjmë thirrje asaj dhe të tjerëve që të mos mbështesin teori konspirative kundër një qeverie demokratike”, kishte deklaruar Kryeziu.Edhe ish-deputeti Florin Krasniqi kishte pretenduar më herët se brenda VV-së ekzistonte një zyrë e veçantë që merrej me aktivitetin në rrjetet sociale dhe me sulmimin e personave që kishin bindje të ndryshme politike.Sinjali – aty ku e vërteta flet para lajmit!/GazetaSinjali/ Lule Gjeli Viola von Dramon

Jul 25, 2026
Rick Moranis Stuns Fans with Hilarious 'Unretired' Reveal at Comic-Con New

Rick Moranis Stuns Fans with Hilarious 'Unretired' Reveal at Comic-Con

Rick Moranis joked about his years-long absence from Hollywood during a San Diego Comic-Con panel for “Spaceballs: The New One” Friday.In footage from the event, the “Ghostbusters” actor joked to audience members of his return to mainstream movies, saying, “I really wasn’t retired. I was just negotiating!”As audience members laughed, Moranis said of the sequel to the iconic 1987 comedy, “This came along right at the right time.”Moranis said he made the decision to join the movie — which will debut in April 2027 — after “hearing who was going to be in it.”Rick Moranis joked that he never “retired” at San Diego Comic-Con Friday, as seen above. John Salangsang/ShutterstockThe actor quipped that he had been “just negotiating.” John Salangsang/ShutterstockThe “Little Shop of Horrors” star, 73, noted that Bill Pullman would also be returning for the sequel — and bringing along his son, Lewis Pullman.“It just felt like, ‘This is it.’ This is… it’s time,” Moranis gushed.Also reprising their roles will be Mel Brooks, Daphne Zuniga and George Wyner, while Keke Palmer, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan and Rowan Witt are joining the cast for the first time.In social media threads, fans were thrilled to see that Moranis is back to his goofball role, the beloved Lord Dark Helmet, from “Spaceballs.”“Rick is the goat, welcome back 🙌🙌🙌,” one person wrote, while another chimed in, “Ludicrous speed,” quoting the original film.The actor appeared in a panel on Friday alongside the cast of “Spaceballs: The New One,” including newcomers Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Josh Gad. Getty Images“It’s time,” the “Ghostbusters” star gushed of his return to the big screen. He’s pictured here with co-star Daphne Zuniga. John Salangsang/ShutterstockAt one point, he sported his original “Spaceballs” helmet. Getty Images“Really happy to see Rick Moranis back on the big screen! Super cool guy and interesting life story,” a fan wrote on X. Another remarked, “That’s such a great moment – a standing ovation like that shows how much love there still is for these characters. Awesome to see him back.” One person gushed, “Absolute legend! One in a million! Huge respect xXx.”They were also enthusiastic in real life. Footage from Comic-Con showed fans giving Moranis a standing ovation as he made his way through the audience in his oversized Lord Dark Helmet helmet and chanting to him onstage, “Rick! Rick! Rick!”Moranis, pictured here as his original “Spaceballs” character Lord Dark Helmet, received a standing ovation at the event and, at one point, the crowd shouted, “Rick! Rick! Rick!” ©MGM/Courtesy Everett CollectionMoranis’ return to the movies comes nearly 30 years after he quit Hollywood following his wife Ann Belsky’s 1991 death. He’s seen above in “Little Shop of Horrors.” ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett CollectionMoranis’ triumphant return to his “Spaceballs” role — 40 years later — comes nearly 30 years after he stepped away from Hollywood in 1997 following his wife Anne Belsky’s death from breast cancer.The actor stepped away from the limelight to care for daughter Rachel and son Mitchell following their mother’s 1991 death. The “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” actor briefly returned to the big screen for voice acting roles in “Brother Bear” and “Brother Bear 2” in the mid-2000s, but mostly remained out of the spotlight for years.“I took a break, which turned into a longer break,” he told the Hollywood Reporter back in 2015.“I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever,” the actor insisted. “My life is wonderful.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 25, 2026
KFOR Commander Calls on Serbia for Accountability in 2023 Attacks New

KFOR Commander Calls on Serbia for Accountability in 2023 Attacks

18:03 | 25 Korrik 2026 Komandati i KFOR-it, Ozkan Ulutash, ka thënë se presin nga Serbia që të kontribuojë në sigurimin e llogaridhënies për sulmet e vitit 2023 që ngjanë në Kosovë.Ai për situatën në Bansjkë të atij viti tha se përbënte sfidë serioze për KFOR-in, por NATO-ja qe përgjigjur menjëherë.“Ngjarjet në Banjskë në vitin 2023 ishin padyshim një sfidë serioze që kërkoi reagim të shpejtë dhe vendimtar”, ka thënë Ulutash në Info Magazine të Klan Kosovës.“NATO-ka u përgjigj menjëherë dhe kjo çoi në forcimin më të madh të kapaciteteve të KFOR-it në më shumë se një dekadë”.“Edhe pse KFOR-i është përballur me shumë sfida gjatë historisë së vet 27-vjeçare, ai ka dëshmuar vazhdimisht aftësinë për të zbatuar plotësisht dhe paanshmërisht mandatin e tij të OKB-së, si dhe aftësinë për t’u përshtatur kur kërkohet nga zhvillimet relevante të sigurisë”.“Prioriteti ynë është të sigurojmë se qëndrimi ynë ose prania jonë operative në terren të mbetet e përshtatshme për detyrën. Kjo është ajo ku përqendrohem unë dhe ku do të mbetet i përqendruar çdo pjesëtar i KFOR-it nën mandatin tim, nën komandën time, çdo ditë pa ndërprerje”.Ulutash tha se KFOR-i komunikon në baza të rregullta me Forcat e Armatosura të Serbisë, dhe presin mbështetje nga ta për të siguruar llogaridhënie për sulmet e vitit 2023 të kryera në Kosovë.“Së pari, dua të them se KFOR-i mban komunikim të rregullt dhe transparent me Forcat e Armatosura të Serbisë në të gjitha nivelet”.“Së shpejti do të jem në Beograd, përsëri, dhe do të takoj shefin e Shtabit të Forcave të Armatosura të Serbisë, gjeneralin Mojsilloviq. Ky do të jetë takimi im i pestë me të gjatë këtij mandati”.“Dhe unë e vlerësoj shumë bashkëpunimin e zhvilluar me gjeneralin Mojsilloviq ndër vite. Ai ka ndihmuar në shumë mënyra të ndryshme, duke forcuar transparencën, besimin e ndërsjellë, dhe duke kontribuuar në ruajtjen e stabilitetit rajonal”.“Së dyti, siç e ka bërë të qartë Sekretari i Përgjithshëm i NATO-s dhe zyrtarët e tjerë të NATO-s, ne presim mbështetjen e Serbisë për të dhënë ose siguruar llogaridhënie për sulmet e paarsyetueshme të kryera në Kosovë në vitin 2023”.

Jul 25, 2026
Dilan Polat'a Ticari Dolandırıcılık Suçlaması: Yeni Soruşturma Dikkat Çekiyor New

Dilan Polat'a Ticari Dolandırıcılık Suçlaması: Yeni Soruşturma Dikkat Çekiyor

Dilan Polat yeni bir suçlama ile karşı karşıya bu defa ise soruşturma kara para ile ilgili değil. Soruşturmanın konusu ticari faaliyet kapsamında dolandırıcılık iddiasından bahsediliyor.Kara para soruşturmasında tutuksuz olarak yargılanan Dilan Polat ve eşi Engin Polat hakkında bu defa Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı tarafından yeni bir soruşturma başlatıldığı duyuruldu.Detayları SÖZCÜ Muhabiri Dilara Şahin aktardı:- İddialara göre Dilan Polat'ın İstanbul Bağcılar'da açılamayan bir güzellik merkezinin şubesi olduğundan bahsediliyor. O şubenin sahibi Dilan ve Engin Polat çifti hakkında dolandırıcılık iddiasıyla suç duyurusunda bulunuyor. İşte soruşturma o zamandan başlıyor.- Soruşturma devam ediyor, dosya genişleyebilir deniyor. Öte yandan önemli olan bir diğer durum ise dosyanın ne aşamada olduğu konusu. Mağdurlar var mı? İfade verdiler mi? Sanıklar kimler? Dosya ne aşamada? Ve en önemlisi de MASAK. MASAK devreye girecek mi? İlerleyen süreçlerde belli olacak ancak Polatlar yeni bir soruşturma ile karşı karşıya. - Bu defa kara para değil ticari faaliyet kapsamında dolandırıcılık yani nitelikli dolandırıcılığa da evrilen bir dosyadan bahsediyoruz. Yapılan açıklamada şunlara yer verdi "Başsavcılığımızca yürütülen bir soruşturmaya yer veirlmiş olmakla dolandırıcılık iddiasına ilişkin olarak soruşturma başlatılmıştır" şeklinde ifade edildi.  www.sozcu.com.tr internet sitesinde yayınlanan yazı, haber ve fotoğrafların her türlü telif hakkı Mega Ajans ve Rek. Tic. A.Ş'ye aittir. İzin alınmadan, kaynak gösterilerek dahi iktibas edilemez.

Jul 25, 2026
Family's Plea for Answers After Corey Ruiz's Tragic Shooting New

Family's Plea for Answers After Corey Ruiz's Tragic Shooting

The family of the man shot and killed by Madison, Wisconsin, police during a confrontation spoke out Friday about their grief during an emotional news conference and called for justice.Corey Ruiz's mother, daughter, partner and siblings joined attorney Ben Crump, expressing their sadness and frustration about his death.Elsa Ruiz, mother of Corey Ruiz, speaks at a press conference on July 24, 2026.WISNElsa Ruiz briefly spoke before breaking down in tears."He loved his daughter. He loved his family. He did not deserve to be taken out like that," she said, referring to death of her son, which was captured on video by bystanders.Madison Police Chief John Patterson said officers were responding to a call Wednesday afternoon about a person allegedly checking parked vehicles when they confronted Ruiz and, police said, he fled on a bicycle.Videos verified by ABC News show the moments after Ruiz fell from the bicycle at the intersection of S. Baldwin and Williamson Streets in Madison.After Ruiz fell from his bicycle, Patterson said, a struggle ensued between Ruiz and four responding officers and Ruiz allegedly pulled out a knife, injuring one officer. That officer fired the shots that killed Ruiz, he said.An officer is seen and heard firing three shots at Corey Ruiz in Madison, Wis., July 22, 2026.Michael Doubek During the confrontation, one of the officers deployed a stun gun, according to Patterson.All four officers have been placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation into the shooting by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the chief said. None of the officers were wearing body cameras, according to Patterson.The probe into the incident is ongoing.Crump contended there was no reason for the police to chase Ruiz in the first place."This was a suspicion of a property crime, there was no property crime," he said.Attorney Ben Crump holds a press conference with the family of Corey Ruiz, on July 24, 2026.WISNCrump added that Ruiz had prior arrests and a past with substance abuse and mental health, but argued that Ruiz's past did not justify the use of what he called excessive force by the officers."He was down, he was not going to get anywhere," he said. "We believe anytime you have excessive deadly use of force, there should be accountability."Veronica Ruiz, Corey Ruiz's older sister, said the public should not judge her brother by his past.Popular Reads"His criminal record tells a tale of trauma, of pain, of struggle. It does not define who my brother was," she said.Undated photo of Corey Ruiz provided by the office of Ben Crump Law.Ben Crump LawMarjorie Aliomar, the mother of Corey Ruiz's 13-year-old daughter Kah'Liyah, told reporters that she saw the video of the shooting before she was told that it was Ruiz. She noted that it took place close to their home and her daughter's school."I hate that she has to walk past this every day, and ... I hate that he will never see her graduate," Aliomar said.Kah'Liyah told reporters that she found out about the shooting from a cousin and has been trying to process her dad's death."My heart was so broken, I don't know how to put it in words," she said.People light candles at a memorial at the intersection where Corey Ruiz was shot and killed yesterday by a Madison Police officer on July 23, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. Ruiz was killed following brief altercation with police during which police reported he brandished a knife.Scott Olson/Getty ImagesChief Patterson and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway both offered their condolences to Ruiz's family during a news conference Thursday and promised transparency as the investigation continues."I understand the very strong emotions that people are feeling. I'm feeling them too. As a city, as a community, as a society, we have to do better," the mayor said Thursday.Several protests have taken place in the city since the shooting.Crump and the family thanked the community for its support and encouraged people to continue to speak out against police brutality."I am here in Madison, Wisconsin, because we saw an execution, and it shocked our conscience. It shocked the conscience of people all over Madison, who saw the humanity in their friend, their brother Corey," Crump said.ABC News' Chris Looft, Kerem Inal, Gaby Vinick and Malcolm Caminero contributed to this report.

Jul 25, 2026
Trump's 'Trump 2028' Hat Stunt at Rescheduled White House Dinner Sparks Buzz New

Trump's 'Trump 2028' Hat Stunt at Rescheduled White House Dinner Sparks Buzz

President Donald Trump addressed reporters and other guests Friday at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, which was rescheduled after ending abruptly three months ago when shots rang out, seesawing from a tone of working together with the press to lobbing insults against his political opponents and some journalists.The speech, which lasted more than an hour and received an at-times muted response from the attendees, ended with the president donning a red cap reading "Trump 2028" after joking that he was running for another term, which is barred by the Constitution.Trump began his remarks reflecting on the previous event that was disrupted by gunfire.President Donald Trump speaks during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, July 24, 2026.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images"As I said three months ago, the show must go on," Trump said at the top of his remarks."Tonight we come back together to answer that heinous attack with unwavering resolve," to show that "in America we do not yield to political violence," Trump said.Trump said his speech planned for the initial dinner was "going to be a doozy.""I was so psyched. I was going to rip people, and I don't know. Just something changed," Trump said. "It's really for the better, but I just wouldn't want to do that. But we'll do a little ripping if you don't mind."Trump touched on his White House ballroom and other projects, defended the war in Iran and even offered some praise for the work of the White House press corps."I have tremendous respect for the people in this room," Trump said. "Sometimes I don't feel you treat me fair. Maybe you do. I don't know. I don't feel that, but sometimes you treat me very fairly, and I have a lot of respect for your profession."But Trump also criticized some reporters by name and also attacked his frequent Democratic targets -- including former President Joe Biden, Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and California Sen. Adam Schiff -- often using offensive nicknames.President Donald Trump speaks at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Washington, July 24, 2026, in Washington.Mark Schiefelbein/AP PhotoAt the end of his speech, the president whipped out a "Trump 2028" hat as he jokingly announced, in a "scoop" for the crowd, his intention to run for another term, before thanking those in the room for having the courage to be there."Most of us went through a period of trauma from just a short while ago, and you know, some people said they wanted to come, but they were afraid to come, and you people weren't afraid to come," Trump said.Ahead of the event, the White House promised that the president's speech would be "unifying yet vicious.""The president's speech will be a combination of unifying yet vicious, and serious yet hilarious, all at the same time, if you can imagine that. One thing I can assure you, it will be entertaining," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to ABC News on Friday ahead of the event.The dinner in April devolved into chaos after authorities say Cole Allen opened fire inside the Washington Hilton hotel, where thousands of journalists and guests gathered for the annual celebration of the First Amendment. The president and top government officials were also in attendance.Allen pleaded not guilty in May to charges of attempting to assassinate the president, transportation of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales who was honored as he helped stop the armed man after he tried to force his way through security and fired a shotgun at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner, which was rescheduled from April after the incident, at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2026.Jonathan Ernst/ReutersSecret Service officer Victor Gonzales was shot in the incident, but the bullet struck "his protective vest and [he] continued responding to the threat," the Secret Service said.Popular ReadsTrump commended Gonzales, saying he "engaged the attacker without hesitation." He saluted Gonzales and other law enforcement and military in the room, as the crowd gave a standing ovation.President Donald Trump speaks during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, July 24, 2026.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty ImagesThe White House Correspondents' Association presented a special award, the President's Award for Exceptional Service, to Gonzales and the staff of the Washington Hilton during Friday night's dinner."Officer Gonzales played a significant role when he ran toward danger so that thousands of others could make it home safely," Weijia Jiang, who presided over the April dinner as WHCA president, said in a statement. "His courage stemmed from a dedication to service, which we are looking forward to honoring this week."Jiang said the Hilton staff was recognized for their "professionalism and commitment to service" by continuing to "take care of guests" after experiencing the "harrowing situation" themselves.In this April 25, 2026, file photo, journalist Karen Travers, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang attend the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images, FILEFriday's dinner is taking place at a different Washington, D.C., hotel -- the Waldorf Astoria on Pennsylvania Avenue -- than the April event.Sean Curran, the Secret Service director, said in a briefing on Wednesday that the agency measures worked in April and that prepared for Friday's rescheduled dinner with an advance team at the site.There was an increased and "visible" security presence at the hotel, according to the chief spokesman for the Secret Service. President Donald Trump attends the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, July 24, 2026.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters"We are confident that our robust security plan will ensure the safety of our protectees and attendees, just as our plan did in April," the spokesman, Anthony Guglielmi, said in a statement on Friday. "Our agency grows and adapts from every event we secure, and we have engaged with [White House Correspondents' Association] to ensure attendees are given timely information in the unlikely event of an emergency during the event."The shooting at April's dinner took place before the scheduled program that features the presentation of journalism awards, remarks from the president, and entertainment from an invited headliner.This year's entertainer was mentalist Oz Pearlman, who came back for the redo dinner.Israeli-US magician Oz "Oz the Mentalist" Pearlman performs during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner s President Donald Trump listens at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, July 24, 2026.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty ImagesThe association added that it was determined "to finish the program that was interrupted."Vice President JD Vance, who was at the spring dinner, is not expected to attend Friday night's event, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News. His absence follows news of him and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, welcoming their fourth child on Sunday.ABC’s Nicholas Kerr and Luke Barr contributed to this report.

Jul 25, 2026