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New details on shooting suspect’s alleged planningExternal Link
Prosecutors revealed new details of how a suspect allegedly planned to carry out his shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:10:42 GMT
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White House condemns 'political violence' after correspondents' dinner shootingExternal Link
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt began a press briefing by thanking the law enforcement response to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and condemning "political violence" and rising rhetoric in the country.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:32 GMT
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate President TrumpExternal Link
The man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was charged with three counts in his first court appearance, including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Cole Tomas Allen also faces charges of interstate transportation of weapons and discharge of a firearm during a violent crime.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:21:20 GMT
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Jimmy Kimmel says joke was not a call for assassination as the Trumps demand his firingExternal Link
Hours after the president and first lady called for Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster, the late-night host defended the joke that sparked their ire in the wake of an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:45:32 GMT
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Jane Fonda free speech group to ABC: Resist Trump, keep KimmelExternal Link
The Committee for the First Amendment, a free speech advocacy group led by actor Jane Fonda, criticized President Donald Trump for urging ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his comments about first lady Melania Trump.“In America, satire is not a crime.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:21:27 GMT
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