An Assassination Attempt and a Royal Visit to Washington
A surreal and harrowing week in Washington unfolded with an assassination attempt during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, followed by a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The episode explores how political theater, personal legacy, and national security intersected
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