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Suspect Identified in White House Correspondents' Dinner Incident

An alleged attacker at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Donald Trump was present, is now the focus of investigations, with details emerging about his manifesto. The incident prompted security concerns and reactions from attendees.

27 Apr, 01:39 — 27 Apr, 12:19
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APVery High1h ago

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack - AP News

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack  AP News

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BBCHigh48m ago

Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover

Oz Pearlman says he thought they were "about to die" as he and the US president lay half-a-metre apart on the ground during the incident.

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Even Before the Gunfire. Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence

Gunfire at a press gala on Saturday underscored the ever growing club of political figures whose lives have been upended by violence.

By Lisa Lerer

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le-mondeHigh3h ago

Iranian FM blames US for failure of talks as he lands in Russia for diplomatic tour

Speaking from Russia, where he is scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US's 'excessive demands' had led the first round of peace talks, held in Pakistan, to fail 'despite progress.'

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

White House press dinner shooting raises questions over security at event

Secret Service director says security succeeded in stopping shooter before he could do further harm but others disagree The shooting in the White House correspondents’ gala has prompted questions over security with some asking how a shooter was able to get close to where Donald Trump and many other senior administration officials were gathered and many others praising the actions of law enforcement that swiftly stopped the attack. As details about the shooting at the Washington Hilton continu...

By Edward Helmore

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NPRHigh37m ago

Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.

The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.

By Brittney Melton

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CNNMostly Factual2h ago

Security has long been top of mind for Melania Trump. She faced those concerns in a new way this weekend - CNN

Security has long been top of mind for Melania Trump. She faced those concerns in a new way this weekend  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

Ro Khanna says DHS must be funded after pressed on WHCD shooting fallout

Rep. Ro Khanna praised Secret Service, called for bipartisan action and improved venue security after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala

After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents' dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.

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DWHigh2h ago

US news: Suspect in DC gala shooting to appear in court

A suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to be formally charged in court. Plus, Britain's King Charles III is headed to the US after a security review cleared the planned trip.

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France 24High1h ago

DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect

Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump planned to assassinate him and multiple top officials, as scrutiny grew over the event's security.  Here is what we know about the suspect.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Trump slams conspiracy theories as ‘Staged’ trends after Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

President Trump said that conspiracy theorists speculating about Saturday’s shooting are ‘more sick than they are con people’

By Owen Scott

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EL PAISMostly Factual4h ago

The suspect in the WHCD attack faces arraignment in Washington

Cole Tomas Allen is due to answer charges including using a firearm and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon

By Macarena Vidal Liy

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect to be Arraigned

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual41m ago

Trump wants to rename ICE as 'NICE', and the reason is...

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Cole Tomas Allen parents: All we know as neighbor speaks out after WH shooting, ‘Very solid and…’

Cole Tomas Allen, a Torrance resident, was identified as the suspect in a shooting incident at a gala in Washington, D.C.

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court - The Straits Times

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

Iran mocks Trump with Lego-style diss track after White House dinner scare, watch

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Opinion: Opinion | Trump's 'Hellhole' Comment Might Just Be A Favour To India

Trump is a symptom, not the system. He has just removed the euphemism, the 'polite' version of the condescension the Empire had so far hid behind. If anything, the question now is what to do with this clarity.

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court on Monday over a shooting that marks the latest spasm of political violence in deeply divided America. Administration officials said the suspect in Saturday night’s shocking attack apparently aimed to kill Trump and senior officials at the press dinner in a Washington hotel, in what would be the third attempt on the president’s life in two years. Trump, who was rushed out of the ballro...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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irish-independent7h ago

Trump faces domestic pressure to end war; Iran bans steel exports until end of May; Warnings price of goods will increase

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court

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The ObserverMostly Factual3h ago

White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials - The Observer

White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials  The Observer

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billboardMostly Factual29m ago

Frequent Trump Antagonist Bruce Springsteen Offers ‘Prayer of Thanks’ That President Wasn’t Injured During White House Correspondents’ Dinner Incident

The rock icon told fans during his Sunday (April 26) show that we can disagree, but in no way, shape or form is "political violence of any kind" acceptable.

By Gil Kaufman

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swissinfoHigh5h ago

Swiss ambassador kept calm as White House press gala shooting unfolded - SWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss ambassador kept calm as White House press gala shooting unfolded  SWI swissinfo.ch

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arab-newsMixed6h ago

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Arab News

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court  Arab News

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

Attacker targeted president, senior officials in latest bout of US political violence

By AFP

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Daily SabahMixed1h ago

Trump security faces growing scrutiny as gala shooter due in court

An attack at a gala attended by President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials has put the event’s security arrangements under scrutiny, as the suspected shooter was set to appea...

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tempo-englishMostly Factual2h ago

Who Is Cole Allen, the White House Dinner Breach Suspect? - Tempo.co English

Who Is Cole Allen, the White House Dinner Breach Suspect?  Tempo.co English

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nmeMostly Factual3h ago

Bruce Springsteen makes powerful statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

“We can be critical of those in power… but there is no place in any way, shape, or form for political violence of any kind in our beloved United States” The post Bruce Springsteen makes powerful statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth

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global-timesLow10h ago

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports - Global Times

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports  Global Times

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egypt-independentMostly Factual5h ago

Sisi condemns assassination attempt against Trump - Egypt Independent

Sisi condemns assassination attempt against Trump  Egypt Independent

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Dhaka Tribune

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court  Dhaka Tribune

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protothema-enMixed3h ago

How the Secret Service agent was saved from the armed attacker who opened fire thanks to his mobile phone

The head of communications of the US Secret Service stated that the protective gear worn by the agent who was shot by the 31-year-old assailant “likely helped prevent a potential tragedy” The post How the Secret Service agent was saved from the armed attacker who opened fire thanks to his mobile phone appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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lrt-englishMostly Factual4h ago

Lithuanian leaders condemn attack in Washington - LRT

Lithuanian leaders condemn attack in Washington  LRT

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian

The man arrested after shots were fired inside the hotel where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was being held on Saturday night has been named by law enforcement officials as Cole Tomas Allen.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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morocco-world-newsMixed2h ago

Morocco Condemns Armed Attack at Washington Gala, Expresses Solidarity

Morocco has strongly condemned the armed attack that targeted a major event in Washington attended by US President Donald Trump, expressing solidarity with the American leader and the people of the United States. The post Morocco Condemns Armed Attack at Washington Gala, Expresses Solidarity appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

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senewebMixed11h ago

The Washington gala shooter appeared to be targeting high-ranking officials in the Trump administration (US Justice Department) - Seneweb

The Washington gala shooter appeared to be targeting high-ranking officials in the Trump administration (US Justice Department)  Seneweb

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First report: seneweb · 27 Apr, 01:39Full coverage: 70 · 11hWindow: 11h
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seneweb27 Apr, 01:39First to report

The Washington gala shooter appeared to be targeting high-ranking officials in the Trump administration (US Justice Department) - Seneweb

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global-times27 Apr, 02:45

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports - Global Times

de-volkskrant27 Apr, 03:00

Europese radicaal-rechtse partijen keren Trump steeds meer de rug toe

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express-tribune27 Apr, 04:28

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

1h later
irish-independent27 Apr, 05:30

Trump faces domestic pressure to end war; Iran bans steel exports until end of May; Warnings price of goods will increase

dhaka-tribune27 Apr, 05:40

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Dhaka Tribune

arab-news27 Apr, 06:06

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court - Arab News

press-tv27 Apr, 06:56

‘I’m not a pedophile’: Trump lashes out at reporter for reading gunman’s manifesto - PressTV

24ur27 Apr, 07:06

Trump po obtožbah iz manifesta: Nisem pedofil, nikogar nisem posilil

swissinfo27 Apr, 07:10

Swiss ambassador kept calm as White House press gala shooting unfolded - SWI swissinfo.ch

egypt-independent27 Apr, 07:30

Sisi condemns assassination attempt against Trump - Egypt Independent

lrt-english27 Apr, 07:56

Lithuanian leaders condemn attack in Washington - LRT

rzeczpospolita27 Apr, 08:33

Plany się nie zmieniły, Trump planuje przyjąć Karola III. „Będzie bezpieczny”

n1-bih27 Apr, 08:38

Otkrili šta je pisalo na misterioznoj poruci pokazanoj Trumpu tokom napada

Al Jazeera27 Apr, 08:39

Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala

klix-ba27 Apr, 08:44

Influenseri bliski Trumpu koriste pucnjavu u Washingtonu kako bi promovisali njegovu plesnu dvoranu

EL PAIS27 Apr, 08:45

The suspect in the WHCD attack faces arraignment in Washington

meta-mk27 Apr, 08:48

Трамп ја нападна водителката на „60 минути“ откако таа го прочита манифестот на вооружениот напаѓач

Dawn27 Apr, 08:53

Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court

protothema-en27 Apr, 08:58

How the Secret Service agent was saved from the armed attacker who opened fire thanks to his mobile phone

hvg27 Apr, 09:00

14 százalékkal ugrottak meg egyetlen év alatt az európai fegyverkezési kiadások, mert több kormány sem bízik már meg Trumpban

delfi-lt27 Apr, 09:03

Trumpas: aš nesu prievartautojas

NYT27 Apr, 09:04

Even Before the Gunfire. Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence

die-presse27 Apr, 09:05

Der Attentäter von Washington: Ein Tech-Nerd, der nicht länger „die andere Wange“ hinhalten wollte [premium]

n1-serbia27 Apr, 09:05

Prvi intervju Trampa nakon pucnjave: Nisam silovatelj, nisam pedofil, zašto čitate to smeće?

nme27 Apr, 09:07

Bruce Springsteen makes powerful statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

indian-express27 Apr, 09:15

Iran mocks Trump with Lego-style diss track after White House dinner scare, watch

dagbladet27 Apr, 09:25

Tredje attentatforsøk: - Styggere enn noen gang

le-monde27 Apr, 09:25

Iranian FM blames US for failure of talks as he lands in Russia for diplomatic tour

The Observer27 Apr, 09:26

White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials - The Observer

index-hr27 Apr, 09:28

Arakči u Rusiji: Američki pristup je doveo do propasti pregovora

faz27 Apr, 09:36

Liveblog USA unter Trump: Debatte über Sicherheitskonzept der Gala

morgunbladid27 Apr, 09:40

Myndskeið: Borðaði rólegur á meðan allt lék á reiðiskjálfi

aftonbladet27 Apr, 09:44

Efter skotten: Trump i intervjubråk om manifest

svenska-dagbladet27 Apr, 09:44

Efter skotten: Trump i intervjubråk om manifest

dh-les-sports27 Apr, 09:59

Durant les tirs au gala de la presse de la Maison Blanche, “l’homme salade” n'a pas bougé: “Je ne voulais pas salir mon smoking”

Fox News27 Apr, 10:00

Ro Khanna says DHS must be funded after pressed on WHCD shooting fallout

The Guardian27 Apr, 10:00

White House press dinner shooting raises questions over security at event

CNN27 Apr, 10:00

Security has long been top of mind for Melania Trump. She faced those concerns in a new way this weekend - CNN

cdm-me27 Apr, 10:05

Jakovina: Pucnjava u SAD-u pogonsko gorivo za teoretičare zavjera

straits-times27 Apr, 10:08

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court - The Straits Times

orf27 Apr, 10:13

Berichte über falsche Sicherheitsstufe

morocco-world-news27 Apr, 10:15

Morocco Condemns Armed Attack at Washington Gala, Expresses Solidarity

el-mundo27 Apr, 10:21

Así viví el tiroteo en la cena con Trump: "Agentes vestidos de negro lanzaban las sillas al aire para poder evacuar al fiscal general o al jefe del Pentágono"

DW27 Apr, 10:23

US news: Suspect in DC gala shooting to appear in court

tempo-english27 Apr, 10:36

Who Is Cole Allen, the White House Dinner Breach Suspect? - Tempo.co English

iefimerida27 Apr, 10:36

Σάλος με σύμβουλο του Τραμπ: Τον κατηγορούν ότι έβαλε ως «ασπίδα» την έγκυο γυναίκα του στην επίθεση στο δείπνο

mkd-mk27 Apr, 10:43

„Не сум педофил, вие сте ужасни!“: Трамп се разбесни кога водителката го прочита манифестот на неговиот напаѓач (ВИДЕО)

danas27 Apr, 10:43

„Trik dogovoren iza scene“: Iluzionista otkrio šta je pisalo na papiru koji je pokazao Melaniji Tramp pre pucnjave

yle-uutiset27 Apr, 10:46

Washingtonin epäiltyä ampujaa odotetaan oikeuden eteen - kohteena uskotaan olleen Trump

The Independent27 Apr, 10:54

Trump slams conspiracy theories as ‘Staged’ trends after Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

channel-news-asia27 Apr, 11:01

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court

la-vanguardia27 Apr, 11:03

“No me iba a tirar al suelo con mi esmoquin nuevo”: Un hombre sorprende en las redes por su impasividad ante tiroteo contra Trump

hindustan-times27 Apr, 11:05

Cole Tomas Allen parents: All we know as neighbor speaks out after WH shooting, ‘Very solid and…’

newsbeast27 Apr, 11:08

Πυροβολισμοί στο Χίλτον: Ο άνδρας που στάθηκε μπροστά από τον Τραμπ με κίνδυνο τη ζωή του, μόλις έπεσαν πυροβολισμοί

AP27 Apr, 11:16

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack - AP News

myjoyonline27 Apr, 11:17

Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian

Daily Sabah27 Apr, 11:18

Trump security faces growing scrutiny as gala shooter due in court

ndtv27 Apr, 11:22

Opinion: Opinion | Trump's 'Hellhole' Comment Might Just Be A Favour To India

Yahoo27 Apr, 11:26

Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect to be Arraigned

le-figaro27 Apr, 11:31

«Vous êtes des gens horribles» : Trump critique une journaliste alors qu’elle lit le manifeste de l’assaillant du gala de la presse à Washington

France 2427 Apr, 11:43

DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect

politiken27 Apr, 11:48

Formodet gerningsmand håner sikkerheden på Hilton i sit manifest

aktualne-cz27 Apr, 11:59

„Co sakra dělá tajná služba?“ Jak blízko se útočníkovi podařilo dostat k Trumpovi

BBC27 Apr, 11:59

Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover

irozhlas27 Apr, 12:02

Útočník na Trumpa se z dříve klidného učitele radikalizoval, říká amerikanista Mareček

tvn2427 Apr, 12:06

Miał pisać o sobie: przyjazny federalny zabójca. Co wiadomo o napastniku

Times of India27 Apr, 12:07

Trump wants to rename ICE as 'NICE', and the reason is...

NPR27 Apr, 12:11

Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.

billboard27 Apr, 12:19Latest update

Frequent Trump Antagonist Bruce Springsteen Offers ‘Prayer of Thanks’ That President Wasn’t Injured During White House Correspondents’ Dinner Incident