California man charged with attempted assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner in April 2026.
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Joy Online
… The suspect of the shooting in April, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president of the United States. …
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents’ DinnerJoy Online
… The suspect was later identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who police said was armed with the shotgun, a handgun and knives. …
White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled after shooting incidentJoy Online
… The suspect in that shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, sprinted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in hand, exchanging fire with Secret Service agents who chased behind him, according to security footage. …
Two people shot in encounter with Secret Service near the White HouseThe Chronicle
… Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with federal gun crimes and attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump. …
Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guiltyJoy Online
… Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. …
New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four secondsThe Ghanaian Times
… Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with two firearms offences when he appeared in court in Washington DC on Monday. …
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of TrumpJoy Online
… The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was tackled by authorities near a staircase leading down to a ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ dinner was taking place. …
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania TrumpJoy Online
… According to prosecutors, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was carrying a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun and three knives as he charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday. …
White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World CupJoy Online
… Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with two firearms offences when he appeared in court in Washington DC on Monday. …
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinnerJoy Online
… The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was tackled by agents near a staircase leading down to a ballroom where the dinner was taking place, with hundreds of journalists, officials and public figures attending. …
Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow jokeUS President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, originally planned for April 25, has been rescheduled to July 24 after a gunman attempted to access the venue and exchanged fire with Secret Service agents. The rescheduled event will include significantly enhanced safety measures and will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC, with President Trump confirming his attendance.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty to federal gun crimes and attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after allegedly attacking the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC. Prosecutors say Allen tried to storm a security checkpoint and fired at a Secret Service agent, who was hit but protected by a bulletproof vest, before agents tackled Allen near a staircase.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prosecutors released CCTV video showing a gunman charge through a security checkpoint in four seconds during a press gala where President Trump was present. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate Trump and allegedly carried multiple weapons as he ran through the venue before being arrested.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump and two firearms offences after trying to enter a White House Correspondents' Association dinner with weapons on Saturday night. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously injured during the incident.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of Disney's television broadcast licences following President Donald Trump's call for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about Melania Trump. The FCC said it had been investigating Disney's ABC stations for possible violations and directed the company to file licence-renewal applications for all its licensed TV stations within 30 days; the stations' licences were not previously scheduled for renewal until 2028.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
White House officials preparing for the 2026 World Cup in the United States say reopening the Department of Homeland Security is "essential," citing a security incident at a Washington DC gala where a man was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump. The incident has prompted a White House security review and concerns from those planning the tournament.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after attempting to storm a White House Correspondents' Association dinner gala in Washington on Saturday night carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded during the incident, and Trump and other officials were evacuated from the venue.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Melania Trump called late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's pre-dinner joke describing her as an "expectant widow" hateful and violent, urging ABC to take action against his remarks. The joke aired days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which President Trump characterized as a "call to violence" warranting Kimmel's immediate dismissal.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A mentalist performing at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC locked eyes with US President Donald Trump as they took cover during gunshots on Saturday night. The performer, Oz Pearlman, was performing mind tricks for Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt when the shots were fired.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A 31-year-old suspect from Torrance, California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to law enforcement sources, the suspect told officials he wanted to shoot members of the Trump administration; police said security and the suspect exchanged fire, and he was taken to hospital for evaluation.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, preliminary findings suggest he was targeting administration officials, though the motive remains under investigation.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
A final decision on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was expected on Sunday after a shooting incident at a Washington DC White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The UK government indicated the trip would begin as planned on Monday, possibly with minor adjustments to public-facing events.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A man identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Southern California, was taken into custody after opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of President Trump and attendees. The shooter fired shots inside the hotel before being apprehended by the Secret Service.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →