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Cole Tomas Allen

31-year-old from California charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April 2026.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy 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 incident
  3. May 2026

  4. Joy 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 House

  5. The 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 guilty

  6. Joy 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 seconds
  7. April 2026

  8. The 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 Trump

  9. Joy 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 Trump

  10. Joy 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 Cup

  11. Joy 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 dinner

  12. Joy 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 joke

  13. Joy Online

    … While the motive and precise target of the suspected shooter, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, remain unclear, questions are mounting over how a gunman could get so close to the president. …

    Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security
World & Region

White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled to July after shooting

The News

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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled to July after shooting

    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 →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Two shot in Secret Service encounter near White House

    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 →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. White House dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty to charges

    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 →

Friday 1 May

  1. Footage shows Trump dinner gunman breached security in four seconds

    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 →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. California man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

    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 →

  2. FCC orders early review of Disney broadcast licences

    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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. White House urges DHS reopening ahead of 2026 World Cup

    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 →

  2. California man charged with attempted Trump assassination

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel joke ahead of shooting

    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 →

  2. Washington hotel shooting prompts review of Trump protection measures

    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 →

  3. Performer describes sheltering near Trump during White House shooting

    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 →

  4. Gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified

    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 →

  5. Man arrested after gunfire at White House press dinner

    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 →

  6. 31-year-old Californian arrested after shots fired at Washington press dinner

    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 →

Sunday 26 April

  1. King Charles US state visit likely to proceed after DC shooting

    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 →

  2. Suspect arrested after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

    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 →

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