Suspect to Face Federal Charges After White House Dinner Shooting, Trump Unfazed

Authorities in Washington have charged a man suspected of opening fire at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, will appear in federal court Monday on charges including using a firearm during a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer. Officials say he exchanged gunfire with Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. No one was seriously injured and the FBI is probing his motive, background, and potential security lapses. President Donald Trump, safely evacuated from the event, said the incident would not affect his leadership or key priorities. He also questioned the venue’s security arrangements and renewed calls to host future dinners within the White House complex.

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