A witness describes the correspondents' dinner shooting and Jimmy Kimmel defends joke: Morning Rundown
Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where he allegedly opened fire at the Washington Hilton. Allen faces multiple federal charges, including discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and could receive a life sentence if convicted. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel defended a joke about Melania Trump that drew calls from the president and first lady for his dismissal from ABC.
- ▪Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate the president, transportation of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
- ▪Allen made his initial court appearance before federal magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh and will have a hearing to determine pre-trial detention.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel defended his joke about Melania Trump as satire, stating it was about the couple's age difference and public demeanor, and expressed sympathy for those affected by the shooting.
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Morning RundownA witness describes the correspondents' dinner shooting and Jimmy Kimmel defends joke: Morning RundownPlus, the Florida Legislature is set to begin a special session today to discuss Ron DeSantis' proposed congressional maps.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 7:06 AM EDTBy Elizabeth RobinsonThe suspect in the correspondents’ dinner shooting is charged with attempting to assassinate the president. Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump’s calls to fire him.
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