WHCA dinner shooter charged. And, Charles III to address Congress
Cole Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he was arrested after a shooting. He faces multiple federal charges, including firearm use during a crime of violence, and could receive a life sentence if convicted. Meanwhile, King Charles III is set to address Congress during a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, aiming to strengthen U.S.-U.K. relations amid diplomatic tensions.
- ▪Cole Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and appeared in federal court.
- ▪Allen also faces charges for transporting a firearm across state lines and discharging it during a crime of violence, with potential for additional charges.
- ▪King Charles III will address Congress during a four-day state visit, only the second such address by a British monarch.
- ▪Charles' speech is expected to focus on reconciliation and address disagreements on NATO, Ukraine, and the Middle East while maintaining political neutrality.
- ▪The Iranian foreign minister met with Vladimir Putin as regional tensions rise, while Israel's strikes in Lebanon cast doubt on the current ceasefire.
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