Staff evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after loud noises spark security scare. President Trump and other attendees were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after loud sounds were reported inside the venue. Security quickly moved to protect guests, and accounts say it was still unclear at first whether shots had been fired, causing panic and confusion in the room. A more newsy version: Trump and the first lady were escorted out of the event after a security scare, with guests taking cover as Secret Service agents responded. Later reports said a shooting may have happened outside the ballroom, but early details were still developing. Story By Donnell Ballard