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Gala Shooting Suspect Charged With Trying to Kill Trump (DOJ Presser)

A California man is being charged with trying to kill US President Donald Trump during an attack on a Washington gala dinner over the weekend. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, made his first appearance in federal court on Monday. He is also being charged with gun offenses.  Wearing a blue jump suit and flanked by two public defenders, Allen appeared calm during the brief proceeding and will remain in custody for now. A detention hearing is set for later this week.  "We are investigating this matter fully," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a press conference after the hearing. "We will apply the law fairly and we will ensure that accountably is swift and certain." (Source: Bloomberg)