Peter Nicholas

Trump and his allies said the incident shows the necessity of his $400 million ballroom, even though it's far from certain that the annual dinner honoring the media would be held there.

Trump and his allies said the Correspondents' dinner shooting shows the necessity of his ballroom, even though it's far from certain that the annual dinner would be held there.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation said in a statement that the lawsuit "endangers no one and which respectfully asks the Administration to follow the law."

Those in Trump's inner circle say he will not let the latest incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner alter his approach to the presidency.

The president said repeatedly that the White House ballroom would be privately funded but has raised security concerns, particularly in light of the correspondent's dinner shooting.

After the blockade was imposed about a month ago, President Donald Trump and top administration officials suggested it would spark an immediate crisis for Iran's oil sector.

Talks to end the conflict have dragged on for weeks, with the U.S. seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Some 4,000-plus spectators who are lucky enough, cunning enough or rich enough will score a seat to the fight on the South Lawn next month.

Trump's approval rating is sinking amid high prices and the war with Iran, but he's still the best at turning out the base voters Republicans need for the midterms.

NBC News spoke to 13 farmers across Iowa this week. Eleven voted for Trump in the past and still largely back him, hoping “to God,” as one put it, “that he follows through” on his promises by the end of his term.