The suspect in Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump on Monday, alongside two federal gun charges that prosecutors had previously said were forthcoming.
Why it matters: Prosecutors signaled the charges could be just the start, with additional charges added as the investigation develops.
- Conviction for the attempted assassination of a president could lead to life in prison, as seen in the case of a previous attempt on Trump's life at his Florida golf course in 2024.
- Cole Tomas Allen, 31, did not enter a plea during his arraignment in D.C. federal court. He is expected back in court on Thursday to determine if he will remain in federal custody.
Catch up quick: Allen, a 31-year-old from California, allegedly fired several rounds at the WHCD's annual dinner on Saturday, striking a Secret Service agent near the event's security perimeter.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the motive for the attack is unconfirmed, but said Allen was likely aiming to target the president and other top administration officials.
- Blanche also said Allen initially spoke with officials but is no longer cooperating with law enforcement.
Zoom out: A federal official told CBS News that Allen's writings indicated he was anti-Trump and that he had repeatedly told a family member he had a "plan to do 'something' to fix the issues with today's world."
Go deeper: Trump officials believed to be WHCD gunman's target, acting AG says
Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information.
