White House Correspondents’Dinner Shooting (April 25, 2026)

Man Accused of Attacking White House Correspondents Dinner Indicted on Four Charges

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A grand jury approved a fourth count against Cole Tomas Allen, who prosecutors say wounded a federal officer while attempting to kill President Trump.

Investigators in Trump Assassination Attempt Look Through Bluesky for Suspect’s Motive

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Federal authorities are looking into whether Cole Tomas Allen posted on Bluesky as “coldforce,” who wrote and promoted liberal views that did not stand out on the left-leaning platform.

Charges Against Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed

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The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president.

President and First Lady Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ Joke

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The joke was recorded two days before the White House correspondents’ dinner, where a gunman tried to storm the press gala.

Security at Correspondents’ Dinner Worked as Intended, Experts Say

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Officials noted that the suspect never made it into the hotel ballroom, where President Trump and hundreds of journalists were gathered for the White House correspondents’ dinner.

Confusion and Fright at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Shots Were Fired

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A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Shooting Prompts Discussions About King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. Visit

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Buckingham Palace said the royal visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla that was set to begin on Monday would proceed as planned.

Trump Praises WHCA President Weijia Jiang After Shooting at Dinner

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Weijia Jiang, a CBS correspondent, had been sitting next to the president at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner when shots rang out. Soon afterward, she was reporting on the attack.