Follow the latest news on the major headlines of the day.HuffPost StaffApr 26, 2026, 3:03 AM UTCTrump: 'I Was Hoping It Was A Tray' That Made The Noise At The WHCDPresident Donald Trump said there was confusion over what was happening after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton."I was hoping it was a tray, but it wasn't," Trump said.Reporters who attended the dinner and sat near the front have also reported hearing what they thought were plates crashing or trays falling, and feeling confusion in the initial moments after the shooting.See All Updates|