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Suspect Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt at WHCA Dinner

A suspect has been officially charged following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which involved Secret Service agents shooting an armed individual at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The charges are based on evidence including a shotgun shell and a screed found with the attacker.

27 Apr, 17:22 — 27 Apr, 22:17
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ReutersVery High5h ago

White House: Trump believes security protocols at WHCD worked - TradingView

White House: Trump believes security protocols at WHCD worked  TradingView

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BBCHigh32m ago

Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner

Investigators say the man who attacked Trump wanted to kill as many White House officials as possible.

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NYTMostly Factual50m ago

Charges Against Assassination Suspect Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed

The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president.

By Devlin Barrett, Zach Montague and Michael Levenson

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wapoMostly Factual2h ago

White House to review security in light of shooting at correspondents’ dinner

“If adjustments need to be made to protect the president, they will be made,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday.

By Dan Diamond

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Leavitt blames democrats for ‘cult of hatred’ against Trump

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed democrats for promoting the rhetoric which fuels 'cult of hatred'.

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on 'maximum warfare' rhetoric, tells critics 'I don't give a damn'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his "maximum warfare" vow against Republicans' redistricting efforts and blasted the White House press secretary.

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CNNMostly Factual5h ago

White House blames press dinner shooting on systemic demonization of Trump by Democrats - CNN

White House blames press dinner shooting on systemic demonization of Trump by Democrats  CNN

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the US president. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, could face a life sentence if convicted. Allen appeared in Washington federal court two days after authorities said they foiled an attack at the White House Correspondents’ ‌Association Dinner, an annual black-tie gathering of journalists and politicians. Allen’s hands were cuffed behind his back a...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Group refuses to drop Trump Ballroom lawsuit despite pressure from justice department

The Justice Department laid pressure on the preservationists to drop their lawsuit following this weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

By Isabel Keane

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Erika Kirk dating Lawrence Jones? Debunking viral claims after WHCD event

Turning Point USA CEO and Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, was pictured attending a White House Correspondents' Dinner event with Fox commentator Lawrence Jones.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual1h ago

Trump reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war as Iran blames US for failure of talks

The White House says US President Donald Trump and other top officials have met to discuss an Iranian proposal.

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cyprus-mail2h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the US president. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, could face a potential life sentence if convicted. Allen wore a blue jail-issue V-neck shirt and pants at his first appearance in Washington […]

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

WHCD Shooting Suspect Faces Life Behind Bars, Acting AG Says; Additional Charges To Come

The suspect arrested for the shooting that shut down the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner shut down and saw Donald Trump evacuated, could spend the rest of his life in a federal prison if found guilty, the Acting Attorney General declared today. “Today the Department of Justice filed three federal charges in the United States […]

By Dominic Patten

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tmzMixed2h ago

Feds Release Alleged WHCD Gunman Cole Allen's Manifesto, Read Document

The feds say the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner sent his manifesto to family and friends moments before he burst through a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun and pistol ...…

By TMZ Staff

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

WHCA Shooter Charged With Attempted Assassination Of Trump

WHCA Shooter Charged With Attempted Assassination Of Trump Federal prosecutors charged Cole Tomas Allen, 31, the accused gunman in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting, with three criminal counts, including attempting to assassinate the president.  Fox News reports that Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh unsealed the case against Allen on Monday. Allen appeared in federal court wearing a prison jumpsuit and answered the judge respectfully. He did not ente...

By Tyler Durden

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morocco-world-newsMixed2h ago

US Charge Suspect in Alleged Assassination Attempt at Washington Press Gala

Federal prosecutors in the US have charged a California man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump during a high-profile event in Washington, D.C., an incident that has shaken political circles and raised fresh concerns over security and political rhetoric. The post US Charge Suspect in Alleged Assassination Attempt at Washington Press Gala appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Firdaous Naim

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Yahoo27 Apr, 12:49First to report

Video Shows DC Dinner Shooting Suspect After Arrest

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Reuters27 Apr, 17:22

White House: Trump believes security protocols at WHCD worked - TradingView

CNN27 Apr, 17:44

White House blames press dinner shooting on systemic demonization of Trump by Democrats - CNN

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publico27 Apr, 18:53

Atirador do jantar dos correspondentes acusado em tribunal de tentar assassinar Trump

danas27 Apr, 19:10

Napadač na večeri u Vašingtonu optužen za pokušaj ubistva Trampa

zerohedge27 Apr, 19:25

WHCA Shooter Charged With Attempted Assassination Of Trump

cdm-me27 Apr, 19:42

Pred sudom napadač s Trampove večere: Evo za šta je optužen

faz27 Apr, 19:59

Politische Gewalt in USA: Was die Attentäter antreibt

deadline27 Apr, 20:16

WHCD Shooting Suspect Faces Life Behind Bars, Acting AG Says; Additional Charges To Come

cyprus-mail27 Apr, 20:19

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

tmz27 Apr, 20:20

Feds Release Alleged WHCD Gunman Cole Allen's Manifesto, Read Document

wapo27 Apr, 20:23

White House to review security in light of shooting at correspondents’ dinner

SCMP27 Apr, 20:32

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

hindustan-times27 Apr, 20:42

Erika Kirk dating Lawrence Jones? Debunking viral claims after WHCD event

morocco-world-news27 Apr, 20:44

US Charge Suspect in Alleged Assassination Attempt at Washington Press Gala

iefimerida27 Apr, 20:46

Ντόναλντ Τραμπ: Υπέρ του να μετονομαστεί η αστυνομία μετανάστευσης από ICE σε NICE

klix-ba27 Apr, 20:51

Osumnjičeni za pokušaj atentata na Trumpa uspoređivao ga s Hitlerom i govorio građanima da kupuju oružje

n1-bih27 Apr, 20:57

Napadač i zvanično optužen za atentat na Trumpa: Branio se šutnjom o krivici, tužilaštvo otkrilo detalje plana

hotnews27 Apr, 20:59

Discuții la vârful SUA despre un „supraviețuitor desemnat” înaintea atacului de la Cina Corespondenților. Explicațiile Casei Albe

The Independent27 Apr, 20:59

Group refuses to drop Trump Ballroom lawsuit despite pressure from justice department

Fox News27 Apr, 21:15

Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on 'maximum warfare' rhetoric, tells critics 'I don't give a damn'

Al Jazeera27 Apr, 21:15

Leavitt blames democrats for ‘cult of hatred’ against Trump

sbs-news27 Apr, 21:41

Trump reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war as Iran blames US for failure of talks

politiken27 Apr, 21:54

»Det, at han ser så almindelig ud er en påmindelse om, at ingen ved præcis, hvordan ondskab ser ud«

NYT27 Apr, 21:59

Charges Against Assassination Suspect Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed

balkan-web27 Apr, 22:00

Agjentët e Shërbimit Sekret qëlluan pesë herë ndaj personit të armatosur që u përpoq të vriste Donald Trump

ruv27 Apr, 22:11

Árásarmaðurinn vildi ekki hafa glæpi stjórnvalda á höndum sér

BBC27 Apr, 22:17Latest update

Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner