Man Attempts Assassination at White House Dinner

0:00A 31-year-old man from California, named Cole Thomas Allen, faces federal charges for trying to assassinate President Trump right outside the man. White House correspondence dinner. Prosecutors say he opened fire near the Washington, Hilton, where Trump, his cabinet, and top lawmakers were inside. He got hit with counts, like interstate gun transport for a felony, and firing a weapon during a violent crime, which could land him life in prison. Allen traveled by train from Los Angeles through Chicago, booking a hotel room ahead of the event. He showed up early Friday afternoon, carrying a 12-gauge shotgun, a 38-calibre pistol, and knives. Around 8.40 pm, he rushed a security checkpoint, got into a shootout with secret service. One agent took a chest shot, but his vest saved. Him and Allen went down with minor scrapes before getting arrested. Officials like the U.S. Attorney and Acting Attorney General called it a clear assassination plot aimed at Trump and as many cabinet members as possible.

1:01They're expecting more charges soon, and Trump himself posted photos of the handcuffs suspect. One agent fired five shots back at him during the chaos. Meanwhile, White House folks are pointing fingers at Democrats for heated rhetoric, fueling violence, tying it to a partial government shutdown hitting, Homeland Security and Seeker Service funding. They're pushing for a new White House ballroom too, saying it's key for secure big events despite lawsuits holding it up. Investigators are still combing through evidence, including a manifesto with a complaint sealed for now. This story's unfolding fast, so stay tuned as details drop. From your city, powered by AI, this is Anchorage News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.