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31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after allegedly trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with a shotgun and pistol. He traveled across the country ahead of the event and faces potential life in prison, with prosecutors signaling additional charges as the case and security protocols for future events unfold.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of California, allegedly opened fire at the White House correspondents’ dinner after sending a note to family in which he called himself a “friendly federal assassin.” He traveled from outside Los Angeles to D.C. via train, had booked a hotel near the Washington Hilton weeks in advance, and railed against Trump administration policies. He is expected to face federal charges including assaulting federal officers and using a firearm during a crime of violence.
Investigators say the man suspected in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting wrote a statement denouncing Trump and appeared to target members of the Trump administration; Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, is in custody after charging toward the Washington Hilton with a shotgun, a handgun and knives. He faces two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and one count of assault on a federal officer, and a Secret Service officer was hit by a bullet but shielded by a vest as attendees were evacuated; the case is ongoing and preliminary.
A U.S. Secret Service agent on Jill Biden's security detail suffered a non-life-threatening leg injury after a negligent discharge of a service weapon at Philadelphia International Airport. The incident occurred during a protective assignment; Jill Biden was not present, and the agency said the Office of Professional Responsibility will investigate. The case highlights staffing pressures on federal agencies.
An armed man identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin breached the inner perimeter of Mar-a-Lago early Sunday and was fatally shot by Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy. He carried a shotgun and a fuel can, nobody else was injured, and Trump was not at the estate. The FBI is leading the investigation and reviewing surveillance footage.
Fairfax County police and the U.S. Secret Service discovered 20 credit card skimming devices at various stores during a pre-holiday operation, warning shoppers to be vigilant and check for suspicious devices to prevent theft of personal and financial information.
The U.S. Secret Service disrupted a large, sophisticated telecom network near NYC that could have disabled cell towers and threatened the UN General Assembly, seizing over 100,000 SIM cards used for encrypted communications among foreign entities and criminal groups. The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests yet, but authorities emphasize the threat has been neutralized.
JD Vance's team requested the US Army Corps of Engineers to raise water levels in Ohio's Caesar Creek Lake to facilitate a family boating trip, raising questions about the use of public infrastructure for personal recreation and potential ethical concerns, especially amid government budget cuts.
A man from Yucca Valley, California, Thomas Eugene Streavel, has been charged with making multiple threatening messages on Facebook about assassinating President Trump, especially after the 2024 election. He pleaded not guilty, and the case is under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, with a trial scheduled for July 28.
Prison consultant Sam Mangel warns that incarcerating Donald Trump would be a logistical nightmare for the prison system and a humiliating experience for the former president. Mangel highlights the challenges of ensuring Trump's safety while maintaining the appearance of equal treatment among inmates. He suggests that confinement at a military base might be a more suitable alternative. Trump's sentencing for his New York conviction is set for July 11, with potential outcomes ranging from prison time to probation.
The D.C. fire department responded to a false 911 call reporting a fire at the White House, which was determined to be a "swatting" attempt, a hoax call designed to draw first responders to a location. President Biden was not at home at the time, and the mansion was not evacuated. This incident is part of a recent surge of hoax calls and threats to officials and prominent individuals, and an investigation is underway.
The White House was briefly evacuated after a suspicious substance was found and later confirmed to be cocaine. The U.S. Secret Service closed down the premises and called in a hazmat team for investigation. The incident prompted the closure of surrounding roads, and authorities are currently looking into the matter.
The White House was briefly evacuated after a suspicious substance was found and later confirmed to be cocaine. The U.S. Secret Service closed down the premises and called in a hazmat team and D.C. Fire and EMS as a precaution. The incident is currently under investigation.
Republican Chairmen of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Committee on the Judiciary, and Committee on Ways and Means are requesting transcribed interviews with over a dozen federal employees from the Department of Justice, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and U.S. Secret Service who possess information related to allegations of politicization and misconduct in the investigation of Hunter Biden. Whistleblower testimony has revealed extensive misconduct, including the Justice Department refusing to follow evidence implicating Joe Biden, tipping off Hunter Biden's attorneys and the Secret Service, and allowing certain charges to expire. The Chairmen aim to hold accountable those responsible for the alleged cover-up and restore equal enforcement of the law.
The US Secret Service is investigating a break-in at the home of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, where an apparently intoxicated man was able to break into Mr Sullivan's home, evading security agents stationed outside. The intrusion took place last month, and the man reportedly walked into Mr Sullivan's home around 03:00 EDT. Mr Sullivan confronted the intruder and asked him to leave, and more than two Secret Service agents were parked outside and were not aware of the break-in until Mr Sullivan told them about it.