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5 min readAuthorities confirmed that 31-year-old Cole Allen from the Los Angeles area was the armed suspect stopped at last night's White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. This NPR News Now update covers that incident's details and fallout, alongside progress on a Federal Reserve nomination, the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl amid Ukraine's war, and security concerns ahead of King Charles' U.S. visit.
White House Dinner Shooting Suspect Apprehended
Secret Service agents intercepted Cole Allen before he could enter the hotel ballroom, where the event was underway. One agent was struck by gunfire but protected by his bulletproof vest and has been released from the hospital. Allen faces federal arraignment tomorrow. Court documents reveal he intended to target administration officials, a plan his brother reported to police after discovering it. Allen had purchased two handguns and a shotgun, storing them at his parents' home without their knowledge.
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- 1 (00:00) **White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting** - Authorities confirm 31-year-old Cole Allen from LA area as armed suspect stopped by Secret Service
- 2 (00:26) **Suspect Background Details** - NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports on Allen's document targeting officials, tipped off by brother
- 3 (01:10) **Trump Reacts to Incident** - President calls Allen "very troubled guy," pushes for max White House security upgrades within 30 days
- 4 (01:52) **Senator Tillis Backs Fed Nominee** - NC Republican ready to advance Trump's pick for Fed chair after Justice Dept ends probe into Jerome Powell
- 5 (02:56) **Chernobyl 40th Anniversary in Ukraine** - Kyiv exhibitions highlight ongoing nuclear risks amid Russia war, including drone strike model on site
- 6 (04:05) **King Charles US Visit Planning** - Buckingham Palace to discuss trip with US officials post-shooting; arrives tomorrow for state visit and Congress speech
- 7 (04:22) **DHS Shutdown Spotlit by Incident** - Secret Service under agency unfunded since Feb 14 over immigration enforcement dispute; Congress impasse continues
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