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5 min readSuspect in thwarted White House attack appears in court. This NPR News Now episode rounds up developments including a security suspect's court debut, U.S.-China friction over the Strait of Hormuz, Florida's push for Republican-friendly redistricting, a cold case guilty plea in a rapper's killing, progress against Georgia wildfires, and lighter science and wildlife notes.
Court Appearance for Alleged Attack on Trump Officials
Cole Allen, 31, made his first public court appearance in Washington, D.C., federal court after being accused of trying to attack Trump administration officials at the White House correspondents dinner. Wearing a blue prison uniform, he answered basic questions from the judge but remained otherwise quiet. He now faces multiple charges, including one for attempting to kill the president of the United States. The incident was thwarted before it could unfold, highlighting ongoing security concerns around high-profile political events.
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- 1 (00:00) **Intro and Lead Story Setup** - Host Ryland Barton opens with top news on suspect in White House attack attempt
- 2 (00:04) **Cole Allen Court Appearance** - Accused attacker on Trump officials at correspondents dinner faces federal charges including attempt to kill the president
- 3 (01:01) **US Ambassador on Strait of Hormuz** - Mike Waltz rejects Iran using strait as weapon against global economy or bargaining chip
- 4 (01:32) **China's View on Strait Tensions** - Ambassador blames US and Israel military actions against Iran as root cause of blockade
- 5 (01:45) **DeSantis Florida Redistricting Plan** - Governor proposes map adding four GOP-leaning districts, aiming for 24-4 Republican edge
- 6 (02:40) **Georgia Wildfires Update** - Heavy rain aids containment of blazes destroying over 100 homes in southern Georgia
- 7 (03:00) **Jam Master J Murder Admission** - Jay Bryant pleads guilty as accomplice 25 years after Run-DMC DJ's killing
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