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Watch: New footage of suspected gunman 'trying to storm White House gala dinner'

The suspect can be seen charging through a magnetometer, pointing his gun at a federal agent

Evening Standard

First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

The US president has criticised the German chancellor and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

The Guardian - UK

Watch: New footage of shooter Cole Allen casing hotel before White House dinner attack released

Federal prosecutors released surveillance video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, armed with guns and knives, to assassinate Donald Trump. The footage depicts Allen breaching a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Hotel. He exchanged gunfire with agents, injuring one officer, before being…

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Video shows moment shooter tried to storm White House dinner, officials say

Footage posted on social media by federal prosecutors includes captions claiming Cole Tomas Allen shot first

The Guardian - US

Amtrak could soon make it easier to bring guns on trains despite White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

New measure still being considered even after accused Trump would-be assassin Cole Tomas Allen took two trains to get from California to Washington, DC

The Independent UK

'Don't want to look 20 pounds heavier': Trump jabs reports of wearing bulletproof vest during White House dinner attack

President Trump dismissed reports of wearing a bulletproof vest, joking about the added weight. He acknowledged security considerations but expressed reluctance to appear overly protected. Trump stated he avoids dwelling on personal security threats to remain effective in his duties, following an attempted assassination at a White House event.

The Times of India

Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump to remain in custody

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, allegedly stormed the White House correspondents’ association dinner

The Guardian - US

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Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala agrees to remain jailed

Cole Tomas Allen was also charged on Monday with two additional firearms counts, including discharging a weapon during a crime of violence.

Euronews

Lawyers for Trump ‘assassin’ Cole Tomas Allen cast doubt on DOJ’s account of shooting

The DOJ has not publicly confirmed that it was Allen’s bullet that struck an agent’s vest

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel's 'Cruel' Jokes Fueled Trump Assassination Attempt, Erika Kirk Claims

Erika Kirk accuses Jimmy Kimmel of contributing to a culture of dehumanization, linking his jokes to violence against Trump after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

International Business Times UK

“Dressed Like Sarah Connor In Terminator 2”: Erika Kirk Breaks Silence After WHCD Attack

“We need to come together and decide what kind of country we are going to be before we lose our country altogether.”

Bored Panda

JD Vance Pulls Out of Erika Kirk TPUSA Appearance Following Heated Heckling and Low Turnout Concerns

Vice President JD Vance cancels a TPUSA event in Iowa, following a series of controversies and leadership resignations, raising questions about the future of the conservative youth organization.

International Business Times UK

Prosecutors release selfies of alleged White House dinner shooter at hotel

Attorneys, citing new evidence including photographs, also filed a motion to detain Cole Tomas Allen until his trial

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk Is Getting Absolutely Roasted Over 'Assassinate' Post After Trump Shooting Incident

Elon Musk is under fire after commenting on the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting scare, with X users accusing him of fuelling conspiracy theories over his 'assassinate' post. The row unfolds against a long and messy history between Musk and Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

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Secret Service Agent Shot During Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Likely Struck by Friendly Fire From Colleague

A Secret Service officer was injured during an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising concerns about possible friendly fire after initial reports suggested the suspect fired the shot.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Witness in Next Room Reveals 'Jaw-Dropping' Security Blunder

A journalist who was staying next door to the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner describes a 'jaw‑dropping' security collapse around Donald Trump and rejects claims the shooting was staged.

Reason

Government Shouldn't Be Important Enough To Fight Over

America’s political factions hate each other and torment each other when in power. Violence results.

International Business Times UK

Secret Service Agent Allegedly Hit by Colleague in Trump Dinner Shooting, 'Friendly Fire' Claims Now Intensify

A security breach at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump led to a Secret Service agent possibly being hit by friendly fire. Investigations are ongoing.

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International Business Times UK

'They Took the Wine': WHCD Producer Reveals Guests Stole $76 Bottles During Washington Hilton Attack

The White House Correspondents' Dinner turned chaotic after a gunman attempted to assassinate President Trump. Later, guests were seen taking wine bottles from their tables during the evacuation.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Cancels Another Appearance After Empty Seats Embarrassment and White House Dinner Shooting

JD Vance pulled out of a TPUSA event at Iowa State after drawing a quarter-full arena in Georgia, getting heckled, and losing campus chapter leaders to resignations.

International Business Times UK

Did 'Friendly Fire' Injure the Agent in the Trump Assassination Bid? Reports Claim He Might Have Been Shot by a Colleague

A Secret Service agent may have been injured by friendly fire during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, raising questions about security protocols and internal communication.

The Times of India

Friendly fire? Secret Service agent injured in Trump assassination attempt may have been shot by own colleague

A Secret Service agent injured during an assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump may have been struck by a bullet fired by a fellow officer.

The Independent UK

Feds investigate thousands of suspected social media posts by alleged would-be Trump assassin: reports

Cole Tomas Allen is believed to have raged against the president online, calling him a ‘traitor’

The Mary Sue

Trump’s reasoning for repeatedly being attacked is simple: he thinks he is as great as Abraham Lincoln

The shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026, which was believed to be a targeted attack against President Donald Trump, has sparked widespread discussion. While some people, especially those active online, think the attack was staged by Trump officials to draw attention to him amid…

The Mary Sue

‘Sleeping sickness is about to finish him’: The President of the United States thinks Greece is a terrific guy’

If you ask me, there’s something very exciting about not being able to predict someone’s next move, even when you know them well. The same applies to United States President Donald Trump. Since starting his second term last year, Donald Trump has appeared publicly many times, speaking on a wide…

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