Event Brief
Gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: A suspect who tried to storm a press dinner in Washington was charged with attempted assassination of President Trump.
WHO: The suspect who attempted to storm the press gala dinner
WHAT: Charged with attempted assassination of President Trump and other federal weapons charges
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, USA
WHY: The charges stem from the alleged attempted storming of a press gala dinner.
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