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BBC Headlines • May 5, 2026 22:01

Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer

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Cole Tomas Allen is now facing charges from a grand jury indictment, which supersedes his previous charges.

Story Timeline

Fri 10:07 - Aftenposten (NO)

Was the assassination attempt a hoax? Now Trump faces opposition from several former supporters.

Sun 02:10 - Fox News

Trump rushed from same hotel where Reagan assassination attempt unfolded in 1981

Sun 04:22 - BBC Headlines

What we know about the incident

Sun 13:42 - Fox News

Trump faces unprecedented third assassination attempt

Sun 14:29 - France 24

Trump turns assassination attempts into 'political rocket fuel'

Sun 16:43 - Fox News

Unearthed video reveals Cole Allen as quiet inventor years before alleged bid to assassinate Trump

Sun 19:13 - The Hill

Security around Trump has 'tightened' since Pennsylvania assassination attempt: House Republican

Mon 00:54 - Fox News

MIKE DAVIS: Secure the White House and build the ballroom before someone gets killed

Mon 07:00 - Fox News

How Trump survives: Battling the media, former allies and assassination attempts

Mon 12:46 - Euronews

From Castro to Trump: Leaders who survived the most assassination attempts in history

Mon 13:10 - Washington Examiner

Even more than civility, we need humility

Mon 13:15 - Fox News

Hakeem Jeffries declared 'maximum warfare' on Republicans days before Trump assassination attempt

Mon 14:56 - Fox News

Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare

Mon 19:41 - France 24

Suspect in press gala shooting charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Mon 20:24 - Fox News

Dem Senate hopefuls under scrutiny for ‘choke them out’ rhetoric after Trump attack scare

Mon 21:15 - Fox News

Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on 'maximum warfare' rhetoric, tells critics 'I don't give a damn'

Mon 22:23 - Washington Examiner

Injured Secret Service agent fired five shots at Cole during Trump assassination attempt

Tue 10:00 - Fox News

Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown

Tue 10:02 - France 24

Accused media gala gunman charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Tue 11:00 - Washington Examiner

Democrats reject call to soften political rhetoric after WHCA shooting

Tue 13:14 - Sky News (UK)

Secret Service agent shot during Trump assassination bid may have been hit by colleague

Tue 16:34 - Washington Examiner

UnitedHealthcare fires employee over comments on latest Trump assassination attempt

Tue 17:59 - Fox News

From trained assassins to rally stage rushers, here's every known attempt on Trump's life since 2016

Wed 00:08 - The Hill

Secret Service director: Agents did 'great job' in WHCA dinner shooting response

Wed 13:23 - The Hill

Mangione decries political violence after Trump assassination attempt

Wed 14:25 - Fox News

Hasan Piker no-shows pro-communist event over alleged safety fears while mocking Trump assassination attempt

Wed 20:38 - Fox News

Katie Porter's 'F*** Trump' email day after assassination attempt draws sharp rebuke: 'Degenerate loser'

Wed 22:00 - Fox News

Melania Trump advisor reveals what first lady was thinking as Secret Service rushed WHCA Dinner

Thu 10:00 - Fox News

Educators face backlash, firings after posts lament Trump surviving WHCA dinner shooting

Fri 01:07 - Washington Examiner

Secret Service director denies agent was wounded by friendly fire

Fri 03:30 - Sky News (UK)

New footage shows alleged would-be Trump assassin storming security checkpoint

Fri 05:41 - NPR

Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner

Fri 10:00 - Fox News

BRET BAIER: Ahead of 250th, America has witnessed triumph of resilience over despair

Fri 13:14 - France 24

Trump assassination attempt at press gala: Mainstream media and conspiracy theories

Fri 16:13 - The Hill

Trump, Secret Service director say agent was not shot by friendly fire at WHCA dinner

Sat 00:04 - Washington Post

Trump returns to public events, delivering profane speech

Sat 10:00 - Fox News

Secret Service 'model worked' during WHCA Dinner shooting but 'luck' played a role, experts say

Sat 13:29 - Al Jazeera English

The United States of Conspiracy

Sun 14:13 - The Hill

Pirro says bullet that hit Secret Service agent at WHCA dinner was 'definitively' fired by gunman

Sun 14:45 - Washington Examiner

Pirro says Trump dinner shooting suspect ‘definitively’ shot Secret Service agent

Sun 16:42 - Fox News

Jeanine Pirro warns rhetoric fueling violence after latest Trump assassination attempt

Sun 18:37 - Fox News

Latest Trump assassination attempt exposes ‘educated assassins’ moral crisis, university president says

Sun 19:34 - Washington Examiner

Salena Zito points to perimeter security concerns after incident: ‘That’s where the scrutiny should start’

Sun 21:09 - NPR

Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says

Mon 13:15 - Washington Examiner

Russia tightens security around Putin over fear of assassination attempts: Report

Tue 22:01 - BBC Headlines

Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer

Different Perspectives

Aftenposten (NO)

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10:07

Was the assassination attempt a hoax? Now Trump faces opposition from several former supporters.

NYHETSANALYSE: På kort tid har Donald Trump mistet støtte og tillit fra mektige venner i Maga-bevegelsen.

Al Jazeera English

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13:29

The United States of Conspiracy

Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap.

BBC Headlines

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04:22

What we know about the incident

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

Euronews

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12:46

From Castro to Trump: Leaders who survived the most assassination attempts in history

An armed man opened fire near the White House correspondents' dinner, injuring a Secret Service agent and forcing Donald Trump and top officials to be evacuated. Euronews takes a look …

Fox News

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18:37

Latest Trump assassination attempt exposes ‘educated assassins’ moral crisis, university president says

Accused Trump assassination attempt suspect Cole Allen was highly educated with teaching ties, prompting concerns about moral formation in education.

16:42

Jeanine Pirro warns rhetoric fueling violence after latest Trump assassination attempt

Jeanine Pirro outlines federal charges against Cole Allen in what authorities describe as a third attempted assassination targeting President Donald Trump.

10:00

Secret Service 'model worked' during WHCA Dinner shooting but 'luck' played a role, experts say

Questions swirl over Secret Service security after an armed gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

10:00

BRET BAIER: Ahead of 250th, America has witnessed triumph of resilience over despair

I witnessed the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting firsthand and saw President Trump respond with a surprising message of unity afterward.

10:00

Educators face backlash, firings after posts lament Trump surviving WHCA dinner shooting

Education professionals face backlash and terminations after posting online reactions expressing disappointment Trump was not killed Saturday.

22:00

Melania Trump advisor reveals what first lady was thinking as Secret Service rushed WHCA Dinner

Melania Trump was "in full control" during the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, her senior advisor tells reporters.

20:38

Katie Porter's 'F*** Trump' email day after assassination attempt draws sharp rebuke: 'Degenerate loser'

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter faces criticism for a donor email containing "F*** Trump" sent a day after a Trump assassination attempt.

14:25

Hasan Piker no-shows pro-communist event over alleged safety fears while mocking Trump assassination attempt

Hasan Piker mocked the attempted assassination of President Trump on his livestream while allegedly skipping a People's Forum event for safety.

17:59

From trained assassins to rally stage rushers, here's every known attempt on Trump's life since 2016

The alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner marked the tenth known attack on Trump's life since he entered politics.

10:00

Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown

Republicans demanded swift Secret Service funding after the third apparent assassination attempt on Trump amid the DHS shutdown.

21:15

Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on 'maximum warfare' rhetoric, tells critics 'I don't give a damn'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his "maximum warfare" vow against Republicans' redistricting efforts and blasted the White House press secretary.

20:24

Dem Senate hopefuls under scrutiny for ‘choke them out’ rhetoric after Trump attack scare

Several Democratic Senate candidates face scrutiny over aggressive rhetoric following the apparent third assassination attempt against President Trump.

14:56

Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare

Lawmakers rush to approve Trump's White House ballroom project, arguing the shooting highlights the need for secure venues for presidential events.

13:15

Hakeem Jeffries declared 'maximum warfare' on Republicans days before Trump assassination attempt

Hakeem Jeffries called for "maximum warfare" against Republicans just days before an assassination attempt on President Trump's life.

07:00

How Trump survives: Battling the media, former allies and assassination attempts

President Trump faces mounting political problems including low poll numbers and an unpopular war, but his survival of a third assassination attempt fuels empathy from opponents.

00:54

MIKE DAVIS: Secure the White House and build the ballroom before someone gets killed

The alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner highlights why large events should move to a secure White House ballroom.

16:43

Unearthed video reveals Cole Allen as quiet inventor years before alleged bid to assassinate Trump

Unearthed video shows alleged gunman Cole Allen as a young Caltech inventor years before the White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt.

13:42

Trump faces unprecedented third assassination attempt

A would-be assassin was stopped at the Washington Hilton, marking the third known assassination attempt against Trump in less than two years' time.

02:10

Trump rushed from same hotel where Reagan assassination attempt unfolded in 1981

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the Washington Hilton as shots rang out at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

France 24

4 articles

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13:14

Trump assassination attempt at press gala: Mainstream media and conspiracy theories

Moments after a would-be assassin attempted to storm last weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner, social media was flooded with conspiracy theories that the shooting was "staged". This week, FRANCE 24's …

10:02

Accused media gala gunman charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

A man accused of trying to open fire on a media gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington this weekend was charged in court Monday with trying to assassinate the …

19:41

Suspect in press gala shooting charged with attempted assassination of Trump

The man suspected of having opened fire at the annual correspondents’ dinner in Washington over the weekend was on Monday charged with the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump. …

14:29

Trump turns assassination attempts into 'political rocket fuel'

President Donald Trump was evacuated by the Secret Service after a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC. Pointing to Trump's calm demeanor as well …

NPR

2 articles

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21:09

Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says

The pellet "definitively" links the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, to the attack, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told CNN on Sunday.

05:41

Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner

Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and attempt to …

Sky News (UK)

2 articles

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03:30

New footage shows alleged would-be Trump assassin storming security checkpoint

Video has been released of the moment prosecutors say a gunman tried to storm the White House correspondents' association dinner and assassinate Donald Trump.

13:14

Secret Service agent shot during Trump assassination bid may have been hit by colleague

A Secret Service agent hit during the apparent attempt on President Trump's life may have been shot by one of his colleagues.

The Hill

5 articles

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14:13

Pirro says bullet that hit Secret Service agent at WHCA dinner was 'definitively' fired by gunman

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, affirmed Sunday that the bullet that hit a Secret Service agent at last weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was …

16:13

Trump, Secret Service director say agent was not shot by friendly fire at WHCA dinner

The U.S. Secret Service agent who was injured during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner last Saturday was not hit by friendly fire, according to the …

13:23

Mangione decries political violence after Trump assassination attempt

Allen is accused of trying to assassinate Trump and members of his Cabinet at the White House correspondents' dinner Saturday.

00:08

Secret Service director: Agents did 'great job' in WHCA dinner shooting response

Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Tuesday said the agents who responded to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner did a “great job” reacting to the unexpected intruder. “My agents …

19:13

Security around Trump has 'tightened' since Pennsylvania assassination attempt: House Republican

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) said Sunday that security has "tightened" around President Trump since his July 2024 assassination attempt, after a gunman exchanged shots with law enforcement at Saturday’s White …

Washington Examiner

8 articles

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13:15

Russia tightens security around Putin over fear of assassination attempts: Report

Russia has significantly increased security measures around President Vladimir Putin amid growing fears of assassination attempts and possible coup plots, according to a European intelligence assessment reported by CNN.  The report, …

19:34

Salena Zito points to perimeter security concerns after incident: ‘That’s where the scrutiny should start’

Washington Examiner columnist Salena Zito said security concerns surrounding President Donald Trump should focus on perimeter protections after a third assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner that …

14:45

Pirro says Trump dinner shooting suspect ‘definitively’ shot Secret Service agent

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting “definitively” fired the bullet that hit a Secret Service agent’s vest during the incident, U.S. Attorney for the District of …

01:07

Secret Service director denies agent was wounded by friendly fire

Secret Service Director Sean Curran said on Thursday that an agent at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last weekend was not shot by friendly fire in the attack. Rather, …

16:34

UnitedHealthcare fires employee over comments on latest Trump assassination attempt

UnitedHealthcare fired an employee who expressed disappointment with the third assassination attempt against President Donald Trump over the weekend. “Violence is never acceptable and any comments that suggest otherwise are …

11:00

Democrats reject call to soften political rhetoric after WHCA shooting

Democrats rebuffed calls from the Trump administration on Monday to lower the political temperature after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. In a …

22:23

Injured Secret Service agent fired five shots at Cole during Trump assassination attempt

An injured U.S. Secret Service officer fired five shots at a gunman who was allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during an attack on the White House Correspondents’ Association …

13:10

Even more than civility, we need humility

Most assassins and failed assassins are mad more than anything else, and their grievances are totally incoherent. Cole Allen, the man who allegedly tried to shoot President Donald Trump at …

Washington Post

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00:04

Trump returns to public events, delivering profane speech

In his first public speech since the White House correspondents’ dinner, the president mocked transgender weightlifters and the “medical crap” an adviser was telling him.