Alleged assassin charged over Trump attack | ABC News Top Stories

About this episode

The episode covers the court appearance of the accused shooter related to an attack on Donald Trump, a search for a missing girl in Australia, and Penny Wong's visit to Japan for fuel negotiations.

The accused shooter from the White House correspondents' dinner has appeared in court in Washington for the first time, as the country reels from another alleged attempt on Donald Trump's life. Police in central Australia are beginning day three of a massive search for a little girl who authorities believe may have been abducted. Foreign minister Penny Wong has landed in Japan on a mission to secure more fuel, especially if no solution is found to the oil supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Topics covered

• Trump attack
• court appearance
• abduction
• fuel supply
• Middle East war

Keywords

• Trump
• assassin
• court
• abduction
• Penny Wong
• Japan
• fuel supply
• Middle East

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Japan, Australia, Washington

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