WHCA dinner shooter charged. And, Charles III to address Congress

Apr 28, 2026 · 11:43 AM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 28 views

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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.

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▪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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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.

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▪ King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress — NPR — News
▪ King Charles Addresses WHCA Dinner Shooting, Makes Case For Strong U.S.-British Alliance In Speech To Congress — Deadline
▪ Watch: King Charles III addresses joint meeting of Congress — CBS News — Top

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