Not a ‘redo’: Secret Service prepares for second press dinner after attack

Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7 · July 22, 2026 · 3 min read

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — As the Secret Service prepares for a second take at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Friday, Director Sean Curran defended how his agency handled security at the first version of the dinner. “It did work,” Curran said at a press c...

Why this matters in The El Paso

The Secret Service's preparation for the second White House Correspondents' Dinner has implications for El Paso's own approach to event security. As the city hosts various high-profile events and conferences, the effectiveness of security checkpoints and advance planning will be closely watched. El Paso's own experiences with large-scale events, such as the annual Sun Bowl game and the Fiesta de las Flores, demonstrate the need for robust security measures. The Secret Service's emphasis on limited access points and heavy police presence may serve as a model for local event organizers. Furthermore, the fact that the gunman in April was a hotel guest prior to the dinner highlights the importance of thorough venue security and coordination with local law enforcement, a consideration that El Paso's own hotels and event venues should take note of as they prepare for future events.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: KVIA ABC-7 · Reading time: 3 min

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Not a ‘redo’: Secret Service prepares for second press dinner after attack

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