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Suspect Charged with Attempted Assassination After White House Dinner Shooting

A suspect has been charged with attempting to assassinate former President Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event prompted increased security for Trump's upcoming events and sparked broader discussions on political violence.

27 Apr, 14:10 — 28 Apr, 03:16
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APVery High2h ago

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service - AP News

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service  AP News

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ReutersVery High10h 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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BBCHigh5h 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 Factual4h ago

Trump Is Dissatisfied With Iran’s Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The proposal would have set aside questions about what to do with Iran’s nuclear program.

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wsjHigh7h ago

Trump Calls on Disney to Fire Jimmy Kimmel After Melania Joke - WSJ

Trump Calls on Disney to Fire Jimmy Kimmel After Melania Joke  WSJ

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wapoMostly Factual4h ago

Correspondents’ dinner suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence, and prosecutors said he could face more charges.

By Salvador Rizzo, Jeremy Roebuck, Mark Berman, Perry Stein

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Trump picks former Republican congressman to be ambassador to Australia after 17-month vacancy

David Brat represented Virginia in the House of Representatives for two terms The White House has nominated David Brat, a former Republican member of the US House of Representatives, to be the next ambassador to Australia. Brat represented Virginia in the House and served two terms before he was defeated by a Democrat in 2018 in a close race. He is currently a vice president of business relations at Virginia’s Liberty University. Continue reading...

By Nick Visser

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

Stephen A. Smith calls out heated political rhetoric after WHCD security scare

Stephen A. Smith recounts the fear inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunfire outside the Washington Hilton sparked widespread panic.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen

UN chief says US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global food emergency.

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CNNMostly Factual5h ago

Trump’s hypocritical crusade on violent rhetoric — and the country’s emerging split reality - CNN

Trump’s hypocritical crusade on violent rhetoric — and the country’s emerging split reality  CNN

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cbcHigh1h ago

Conspiracy theories abound in aftermath of White House correspondents' dinner shooting

A tidal wave of conspiracy theories hit social media as soon as news broke that shots were fired at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' dinner Saturday. That was to be expected, but some say the dynamics are shifting, with theories coming from liberals and progressives as well as right-wing accounts that are critical of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Congressional Republicans rally around Trump's White House ballroom project

A group of Senate Republicans is proposing a bill to authorize $400 million in federal funds for the construction of a White House ballroom.

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SCMPMostly Factual7h 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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Business InsiderMostly Factual4h ago

The mystery of the uneaten lobsters and steaks from the White House Correspondents' Dinner is solved

Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images The annual press dinner was canceled after a shooting on Saturday night. It was initially unclear what happened to the 2,600 unserved meals of lobster and steak. The host said Monday that the hotel donated them to two shelters for abused women. The lobster and steak dinners that went uneaten after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner this week did not go to waste. The Washington Hilton, the site of the annual gala, donated the 2,600 meals t...

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The IndependentMostly Factual6h 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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EL PAISMostly Factual13h ago

Why the thaw between Colombia and Venezuela works in Trump’s favor

Gustavo Petro and Delcy Rodríguez’s decision to ‘immediately’ start exchanging intelligence is a declaration of war on guerrilla groups that threaten Washington’s interests

By María Martín ,Juan Lewin

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Unfounded conspiracies swirl online after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

‘Best time to buy a gun… today’: Chilling online trail of suspect behind Trump dinner shooting

Social media activity of Cole Tomas Allen, charged in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump, shifted from gaming to angry political messages. Posts from 2024 and 2025 criticized Trump, questioned election outcomes, and encouraged gun ownership, mirroring a message sent to family before the incident.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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varietyMostly Factual1h ago

George Clooney Decries Political Violence After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: ‘There’s a Struggle That Has to Be Won Against Hatred’

George Clooney took a moment to get political while he was honored with Film at Lincoln Center’s 51st annual Chaplin award. Clooney, who has long been one of Hollywood’s most outspoken critics of Donald Trump, struck a somber tone as he addressed these politically charged times. Over the weekend, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was evacuated after […]

By Rebecca Rubin

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Cole Allen update: Dept. of Justice announces charges against WHCD shooter, including ‘attempt to assassinate POTUS’

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen was arraigned in US District Court Monday on charges stemming from the April 25 incident.

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

White House Correspondents Dinner shooting is a warning and a symptom of a deeper malaise threatening US democracy

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual3h ago

Oz Pearlman No Longer Appearing on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

The mentalist was initially set to be a guest on Monday night's show.

By Carly Thomas

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straits-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump - The Straits Times

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump  The Straits Times

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual25m ago

George Clooney Defends Jimmy Kimmel After Trump’s Latest Call to Fire Comedian: ‘Jokes Are Jokes’

Clooney addressed the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner last week and decried political violence

By Charisma Madarang

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ndtvMostly Factual58m ago

Trump's Upcoming Events Face Heightened Security After Shooting At Dinner

It's the third time in less than two years that a gunman has come uncomfortably close to Trump, renewing the central tension over how to accommodate the public-facing demands of the president's office

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel -- again -- after morbid joke about first lady

Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having "the glow of an expectant widow." The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short when a man armed with guns and knives tried to enter the W

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Trump being ‘humiliated’ in Iran talks, Germany’s Merz says

The German chancellor said he didn't see "what strategic exit the Americans are now choosing" with regard to their country's conflict with Iran.

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irish-independent4h ago

Massive security operation for Doonbeg if President Trump confirms Irish Open attendance

IRELAND will mount the largest security operation of its type for a multi-day domestic sporting event if US President Donald Trump confirms he will attend the Irish Open at his Clare resort next September.

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deadlineMostly Factual5h ago

Trump’s Latest Attack On Jimmy Kimmel: Jane Fonda’s Group Urges ABC To Not “Obey In Advance,” Says “Satire Is Not A Crime”

\Jane Fonda’s Committee for the First Amendment came to Jimmy Kimmel’s defense, after President Donald Trump again called for ABC to fire the late-night host over a joke he made last week in his monologue. First Lady Melania Trump also urged the network to “take a stand” against Kimmel. In a statement, Fonda’s committee said […]

By Ted Johnson

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sbs-newsMostly Factual5h 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-mail7h 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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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual29m ago

Trump says ABC should fire late-night host Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel, in a parody segment about the White House Correspondents' dinner, that Melania Trump "had a glow like an expectant widow".

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RapplerMostly Factual5h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

Investigators believe Cole Tomas Allen targeted Donald Trump in part because he appeared to refer to the president as a 'traitor' and called him other epithets in an email he sent to relatives the night of the incident

By Reuters

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tmzMixed4h ago

Rep. Nancy Mace Says Jimmy Kimmel's Joke Is Shameful, Fire Him

Rep. Nancy Mace isn't mincing words over Jimmy Kimmel's joke last week ahead of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling Melania an "expectant widow" ... Mace thinks he should be canned. On Monday, Charlie got the Congresswoman from South…

By TMZ Staff

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Daily Star BDMixed1h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump - The Daily Star

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump  The Daily Star

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zerohedgeLow4h ago

Democrat-Owned Brewery Complains About Failed Trump Assassination Attempt With Twisted Promise To Customers

Democrat-Owned Brewery Complains About Failed Trump Assassination Attempt With Twisted Promise To Customers Minocqua Brewing Company, a craft-beer maker in Minocqua, Wisconsin, run by a Democrat activist, is facing fierce blowback after its social-media account appeared to mock a recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump and reiterated an earlier pledge to offer free beer on the day of his death. Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad (screenshot via Instagram...

By Tyler Durden

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geo-newsMostly Factual8h ago

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump - Geo News

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump  Geo News

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jamaica-gleanerMostly Factual6h ago

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting - Jamaica Gleaner

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting  Jamaica Gleaner

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morocco-world-newsMixed6h 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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kuwait-timesMixed8h ago

Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala - Kuwait Times

Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala  Kuwait Times

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senewebMixed4h ago

Press Gala: Suspect indicted by a court for attempted assassination of Trump - Seneweb

Press Gala: Suspect indicted by a court for attempted assassination of Trump  Seneweb

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Coverage Timeline

First report: EL PAIS · 27 Apr, 14:10Full coverage: 62 · 13hWindow: 13h
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EL PAIS27 Apr, 14:10First to report

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la-vanguardia27 Apr, 16:20

Trump y su jefa de prensa alientan que el tiroteo fue un montaje para beneficiar al presidente

1h later
Reuters27 Apr, 17:22

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

nrk27 Apr, 17:28

Anya i Washington D.C. om attentat: – Juks, igjen

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rzeczpospolita27 Apr, 18:37

Atak na kolacji gali korespondentów. Podejrzany oskarżony o próbę zabójstwa Trumpa

geo-news27 Apr, 18:50

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump - Geo News

straits-times27 Apr, 18:50

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump - The Straits Times

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

kuwait-times27 Apr, 19:28

Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala - Kuwait Times

cdm-me27 Apr, 19:42

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

wsj27 Apr, 19:43

Trump Calls on Disney to Fire Jimmy Kimmel After Melania Joke - WSJ

faz27 Apr, 19:59

Politische Gewalt in USA: Was die Attentäter antreibt

irozhlas27 Apr, 20:00

Trump se neumí rozcházet s lidmi. Rozděluje společnost, ale nevybočuje tím, tvrdí republikán Koten

cyprus-mail27 Apr, 20:19

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

SCMP27 Apr, 20:32

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

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

The Independent27 Apr, 20:59

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

jutarnji-list27 Apr, 21:07

Zaokret Irana oduševio Aziju, Europu i regiju, ali problem je Trump: ‘Pa oni su na rubu kolapsa!

hotnews27 Apr, 21:20

Propunerea-surpriză a Iranului pentru ieșirea din războiul „înghețat”: Ce s-a întâmplat în două capitale, plus reacția fermă a lui Rubio

jamaica-gleaner27 Apr, 21:21

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting - Jamaica Gleaner

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«

ruv27 Apr, 22:11

Árásarmaðurinn vildi ekki hafa glæpi stjórnvalda á höndum sér

BBC27 Apr, 22:17

Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner

CNN27 Apr, 22:20

Trump’s hypocritical crusade on violent rhetoric — and the country’s emerging split reality - CNN

deadline27 Apr, 22:24

Trump’s Latest Attack On Jimmy Kimmel: Jane Fonda’s Group Urges ABC To Not “Obey In Advance,” Says “Satire Is Not A Crime”

Rappler27 Apr, 22:28

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

irish-independent27 Apr, 22:42

Massive security operation for Doonbeg if President Trump confirms Irish Open attendance

The Guardian27 Apr, 22:43

Trump picks former Republican congressman to be ambassador to Australia after 17-month vacancy

seneweb27 Apr, 22:44

Press Gala: Suspect indicted by a court for attempted assassination of Trump - Seneweb

la-repubblica27 Apr, 23:00

Attentato a Trump, pochi controlli e funzionari impreparati: la sicurezza diventa un caso

NYT27 Apr, 23:00

Trump Is Dissatisfied With Iran’s Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

cnbc27 Apr, 23:13

Congressional Republicans rally around Trump's White House ballroom project

observador27 Apr, 23:15

Mais César que Cristo

wapo27 Apr, 23:23

Correspondents’ dinner suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Yahoo27 Apr, 23:32

Unfounded conspiracies swirl online after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

morgunbladid27 Apr, 23:37

Ákærður fyrir að reyna að ráða Trump af dögum

Business Insider27 Apr, 23:38

The mystery of the uneaten lobsters and steaks from the White House Correspondents' Dinner is solved

zerohedge27 Apr, 23:40

Democrat-Owned Brewery Complains About Failed Trump Assassination Attempt With Twisted Promise To Customers

tmz27 Apr, 23:40

Rep. Nancy Mace Says Jimmy Kimmel's Joke Is Shameful, Fire Him

balkan-web27 Apr, 23:50

Cole Thomas Allen, i akuzuar për tentativë vrasjeje ndaj Donald Trump, përballet me burgim të përjetshëm

Al Jazeera28 Apr, 00:00

Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen

NHK World28 Apr, 00:11

夕食会発砲事件 大統領の暗殺未遂容疑など 容疑者を訴追

japan-times28 Apr, 00:32

Trump being ‘humiliated’ in Iran talks, Germany’s Merz says

hollywood-reporter28 Apr, 00:35

Oz Pearlman No Longer Appearing on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

indian-express28 Apr, 00:45

White House Correspondents Dinner shooting is a warning and a symptom of a deeper malaise threatening US democracy

Fox News28 Apr, 01:02

Stephen A. Smith calls out heated political rhetoric after WHCD security scare

AP28 Apr, 01:03

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service - AP News

dagbladet28 Apr, 01:29

- En iskald løgner

hindustan-times28 Apr, 01:50

Cole Allen update: Dept. of Justice announces charges against WHCD shooter, including ‘attempt to assassinate POTUS’

Korea Herald28 Apr, 02:08

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel -- again -- after morbid joke about first lady

variety28 Apr, 02:09

George Clooney Decries Political Violence After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: ‘There’s a Struggle That Has to Be Won Against Hatred’

cbc28 Apr, 02:16

Conspiracy theories abound in aftermath of White House correspondents' dinner shooting

Times of India28 Apr, 02:20

‘Best time to buy a gun… today’: Chilling online trail of suspect behind Trump dinner shooting

Daily Star BD28 Apr, 02:23

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump - The Daily Star

ndtv28 Apr, 02:43

Trump's Upcoming Events Face Heightened Security After Shooting At Dinner

channel-news-asia28 Apr, 03:12

Trump says ABC should fire late-night host Kimmel

rolling-stone28 Apr, 03:16Latest update

George Clooney Defends Jimmy Kimmel After Trump’s Latest Call to Fire Comedian: ‘Jokes Are Jokes’