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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from April 28, 2026, delivers a snapshot of domestic security threats, international diplomacy, tech litigation, natural disasters, and accidents, with no single dominant theme tying the updates together.
White House Shooting Suspect in Court
Cole Allen, 31, made his initial court appearance on Monday following a shooting Saturday night at the White House Correspondence Center. Charged by criminal complaint with three counts—the most serious being attempted assassination of President Trump, plus two firearm-related offenses—the case was ordered unsealed by the magistrate judge. Allen, dressed in a blue prison outfit and represented by two appointed public defenders, responded briefly to the judge's questions with "yes, your honor" or "no, your honor." NPR's Ryan Lucas reported from the courtroom, noting the straightforward proceedings as Allen faces potential severe penalties tied to the high-profile target.
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- 1 (00:00) **White House Shooting Suspect Court Appearance** - Cole Allen held for Saturday incident makes initial appearance
- 2 (00:20) **Courtroom Proceedings Described** - Judge explains process; Allen responds politely to questions
- 3 (00:39) **Charges Against Allen Detailed** - Attempted assassination of President Trump plus two gun-related counts
- 4 (01:04) **US Ambassador Addresses Strait of Hormuz at UN** - Mike Waltz says Iran cannot choke global trade route or use as bargaining chip
- 5 (01:50) **China Blames West for Strait Tensions** - Ambassador cites US sanctions, seizures, and Israel actions as root cause
- 6 (02:02) **Protests at Musk vs OpenAI Trial in Oakland** - Demonstrators outside courthouse say public loses regardless of outcome
- 7 (02:36) **Protester Criticizes Billionaires** - Tesla Takedown organizer sees linked Silicon Valley elite fueling lawsuits
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