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Man Detained in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump at Journalists' Gala; Surgeon General Nominee Announced

A suspect charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at a press gala agreed to detention amid the release of incident footage. President Trump nominated a radiologist as surgeon general and addressed a Secret Service injury. Separate developments included a fatal Kentucky bank robbery and updates on U.S. foreign relations with Iran and South Korea.

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Cole Tomas Allen, a man from Torrance, California, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, agreed to remain in detention during a brief federal court hearing in Washington on Thursday. Allen faces charges for trying to kill the president at the gala, which was packed with journalists. S.

Secret Service officer as he ran through security toward the event. Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor for Washington, posted the footage on social media on Thursday.

Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, to be the next surgeon general. Trump made the nomination on Thursday. Meanwhile, two employees were shot and killed during a bank robbery in Kentucky on Thursday, with authorities launching a search for the suspect.

U.S. Bank branch in Berea, where a man wearing a gray-white hoodie, gloves, and a mask entered and shot a male and female employee. ” Law enforcement officials went door to door in Berea seeking information and surveillance video.

The search involved helicopters, drones, and canines, with participation from local and state police, the FBI, and other federal agencies. ” He advised keeping porch lights on and phones charged for vigilance. Area schools entered lockdown temporarily until deemed safe, requiring parents to pick up students instead of using buses.

It remained unclear if the suspect fled on foot, by vehicle, or with assistance, and Pennington declined to confirm if anything was taken from the bank. State police posted a photo of the suspect on social media, asking for public tips. S.

” Berea lies about 36 miles (58 kilometers) south of Lexington. S. hostilities with Iran, which began in February, have terminated for purposes of the War Powers Resolution.

The official noted that both parties agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, April 7, which has since been extended. S. Armed Forces and Iran since Tuesday, April 7,” the official said.

S. S. alliance.

Key Facts

Assassination attempt suspect detained
Cole Tomas Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, agreed to detention; video showed suspect shooting Secret Service officer.
Surgeon general nomination
President Trump nominated radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier on Thursday.
Kentucky bank robbery
Two U.S. Bank employees fatally shot in Berea; search involved multiple agencies using helicopters, drones, and canines.
Iran hostilities terminated
U.S. official stated hostilities ended for War Powers purposes after April 7 ceasefire extension with no further fire exchanges.
OPCON transfer statement
U.S. expert said transfer will not unzip South Korea-U.S. alliance.

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. 2026-05-02

    Cole Tomas Allen agreed to ongoing detention in federal court; video of assassination attempt released; President Trump nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general; two employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery; search for suspect under

    6 sourcesABC News · CBSNews · South China Morning Post · Los Angeles Times
  2. 2026-04-30

    U.S. expert stated OPCON transfer will not affect South Korea-U.S. alliance; senior official announced termination of hostilities with Iran for War Powers Resolution purposes.

    2 sourcesYonhap · Al-Monitor
  3. 2026-04-07

    Both parties agreed to a 2-week ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, later extended with no further exchanges of fire.

    1 sourceAl-Monitor
  4. 2026-02

    U.S. hostilities with Iran began.

    1 sourceAl-Monitor

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Heightened security measures at U.S. political events following assassination attempt details.

  2. 02

    Reduced tensions in U.S.-Iran relations following ceasefire extension.

  3. 03

    Local economic disruption in Berea, Kentucky, due to bank robbery and lockdowns.

  4. 04

    Strengthened perception of South Korea-U.S. alliance stability post-OPCON statement.

  5. 05

    Potential delays in surgeon general confirmation process amid ongoing national security concerns.

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