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White House says suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner shooting wanted to target Trump officials | CNN Politics

• Suspect’s note: Investigators are combing through a message sent by the man accused of charging through a security checkpoint and opening fire at a press gala in Washington, DC. The suspect “clearly stated” he wanted to target administration officials, the White House said. • How events unfolded: President Donald Trump and top officials were rushed to safety after gunfire was heard outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton. Authorities believe the suspect fired one or two times, according to a law enforcement source. Secret Service agents shot at the suspect but did not hit him before he was taken into custody near a staircase leading to the ballroom, the source said. • Arraignment tomorrow: The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California, sources said. He’s expected to appear in court Monday, according to the US attorney for DC. In an interview with CBS on “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump commended law enforcement’s quick reactions during the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. But he took jabs at the press – a marked shift from his initially moderate tone towards the media after the attac

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Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at correspondents' dinner

A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after trying to storm a gala event with weapons on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with two firearms offences when he…

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Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at correspondents' dinner

A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after trying to storm a gala event with weapons on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with two firearms…

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Apr 27, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Correspondents’ Dinner entertainer Oz Pearlman recalls ‘surreal’ moments during and after shooting

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Apr 27, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Monday briefing: Everything we know about the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

In today’s newsletter: After the dramatic events of Saturday night, White House security arrangements are under scrutiny and political violence is once again in the spotlight Good morning. On Saturday night the annual…

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Apr 26, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet report
Steam Game Developed by Suspected Gunman at Trump White House Press Dinner Is Being Review-Bombed

The suspected gunman who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel allegedly identified himself as an “indie game developer” and released a video game on Steam. 31-year-old…

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Apr 26, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
King Charles, Queen Camilla to move ahead with US trip after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

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Apr 26, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol | CNN Politics

The suspected gunman who charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday has renewed questions about Secret Service protocols and whether there should be changes to the already…

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Apr 26, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Trump urges need for secure White House ballroom after dinner shooting, says hotel setting ‘tough’ to protect

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Apr 26, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps | CNN Politics

A suspected gunman was apprehended Saturday after blowing past a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton just as events were getting underway for the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. President Donald…

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Apr 26, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
Trump turns the WHCD shooting into a pitch for the White House ballroom

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Apr 26, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect checked into Hilton hotel one day before the shooting: sources

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Apr 26, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
World leaders condemn ‘unacceptable’ violence after armed attack disrupts WH Correspondents’ Dinner

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Apr 26, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Trump’s DC beautification push wins rare Dem praise as president snaps landmarks back to life

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Apr 26, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting sharpens focus on Trump’s ballroom construction proposal

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Apr 26, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Man held after shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner – as it happened

This live blog is closed. Follow our new live blog here Here is a wrap of what unfolded during a dramatic night in Washington DC: Donald and Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner on…

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Apr 26, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just after 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday evening, playfully engaging with the evening’s entertainer,…

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Apr 26, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling

President says incident, in which Secret Service agent was saved by bulletproof vest, was ‘totally shocking to me’ Suspect in custody after Trump evacuated in shooting incident Donald Trump said on Saturday night he…

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Apr 26, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect worked as California teacher | CNN

The day after a man opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, authorities are combing through a message sent by the shooting suspect, seeking to understand what allegedly led him from his life…

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Apr 26, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to Dem-led shutdown

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Apr 26, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer witnesses ‘terrifying’ ordeal as gunman opens fire a few feet away at White House Correspondents’ Dinner | CNN Politics

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer was just a few feet away from a gunman when shots were fired outside the main ballroom at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Blitzer had just left the men’s restroom on an upper floor…

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Apr 26, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
White House says suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner shooting wanted to target Trump officials | CNN Politics

• Suspect’s note: Investigators are combing through a message sent by the man accused of charging through a security checkpoint and opening fire at a press gala in Washington, DC. The suspect “clearly stated” he…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCApr 28, 2026

A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after trying to storm a gala event with weapons on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with two firearms offences when he…

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In today’s newsletter: After the dramatic events of Saturday night, White House security arrangements are under scrutiny and political violence is once again in the spotlight Good morning. On Saturday night the annual Washington ritual…

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T2 · Outlet reportIGNApr 26, 2026

The suspected gunman who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel allegedly identified himself as an “indie game developer” and released a video game on Steam. 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen,…

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The suspected gunman who charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday has renewed questions about Secret Service protocols and whether there should be changes to the already tight cordon at the…

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