Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

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

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.'

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

Alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter set to appear in federal court

The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

By Joe Hernandez

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.

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.

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.

Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner

Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by Donald Trump planned to assassinate the US president and multiple top officials. The suspect, widely named as Cole Allen, 31, had written in a note shared with his family shortly before the attack that his targets would be "prioritized from highest-ranking to lowest."

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Trump admits he ‘wasn’t making it easy’ for Secret Service during WHCD shooting

Donald Trump said he “didn’t make it any easier” for Secret Service agents as they rushed him to safety when gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday (25 April).

By Noopur Jambhekar

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

What charges is WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen currently facing? What we know so far

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen is expected to be formally charged on Monday in federal court.

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

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...

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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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White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials - The Observer

White House dinner shooter likely targeting Trump officials  The Observer

King Charles jets to US for trip overshadowed by Iran quarrel and shooting

Most high-profile visit of Charles' reign marks first visit to the country by a British monarch for two decades

By Reuters

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

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

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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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

Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks

Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo