Suspect Identified in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Cole Allen has been identified as the suspect in the shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The event was interrupted by suspected gunfire. (sources: wric, wjla, cbs12, today, reuters)
Cole Allen is the individual identified as the suspect in the shooting that occurred during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The incident led to heightened security measures and an evacuation.
- Cole Allen has been named as the suspect in the shooting incident.
- The shooting occurred during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
- The event was interrupted, prompting an evacuation and increased security.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events attended by public figures.
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HR7147 · 119th Congress
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
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What HR7147 actually does
This story is about the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and the suspect Cole Allen. This bill would provide DHS full-year funding and direct money to agencies including the Secret Service and nonprofit security grants.
If passed, it would:
- Funds DHS agencies including the Secret Service • Provides grants for emergency and nonprofit security programs.
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This story is about the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and the suspect Cole Allen. The bill would reauthorize the Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and expand national targeted violence prevention programs.
If passed, it would
- Reauthorizes NTAC and its functions through FY2030 • Creates/expands programs for targeted violence prevention.
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