Alleged US press gala gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Federal authorities in the United States have charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate the US president and firearms charges. Allen allegedly shot a Secret Service agent while trying to breach security at a press gala attended by the president. He was detained by US Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh and will face another hearing over his continued detention. The incident has been described as a security breach and has sparked concerns about political violence.