The man who allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last month pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court to four criminal charges, including attempting to assassinate the president of the United States. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of California, appeared before U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden in Washington, D.C., to …
Read More »Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of Trump after White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
A man accused of charging through a security perimeter and opening fire near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to life in prison. Cole Allen, who appeared in federal court …
Read More »Trump: Suspect in Washington Press Dinner Shooting Created a ‘manifesto’ for Attack
The alleged shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., wrote a “manifesto” ahead of his planned attack, President Donald Trump said in a Sunday morning interview on Fox News and later in the day on the CBS show “60 Minutes.” Meanwhile, Trump and MAGA allies online …
Read More »Panic at WHCA Dinner as Gunman Fires Shots, Trump Escorted Out
Panic erupted Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner when an armed man fired shots outside the ballroom, sending guests scrambling for cover and prompting Secret Service agents to rush President Donald Trump from the stage. The president was unharmed and later returned to the White House …
Read More »White House Correspondents’ Dinner Drops Comedian Amber Ruffin
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has announced that comedian Amber Ruffin will no longer perform at its annual dinner, citing a renewed focus on journalistic excellence. The decision, announced over the weekend, comes just days after Ruffin made controversial remarks about the Trump administration during an appearance on The …
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