Attempted Assassination Charge in Washington as Lawmakers Race on FISA and DHS Shutdown

Attempted Assassination Charge in Washington as Lawmakers Race on FISA and DHS Shutdown

From Washington Today by C-SPAN

April 27, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

The episode discusses an attempted assassination charge against Cole Tomas Allen and the implications for political violence and security in Washington.

A man is now facing federal charges after an alleged attempt to assassinate the president at the White House Correspondents Dinner—sending shockwaves through Washington and prompting urgent questions about political violence and security. In this episode, we break down the charges against Cole Tomas Allen, what investigators say about his alleged motive, and what officials—including Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt—are saying publicly. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers from both parties weigh in on the attack and the increasingly heated political climate, all while racing to finish key business before recess—including renewing FISA Section 702 and ending the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. We’ll bring you the latest details, reaction from Washington, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

  • political violence
  • security
  • FISA Section 702
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Capitol Hill
  • lawmakers
  • assassination attempt

Keywords

  • assassination
  • political violence
  • FISA
  • DHS shutdown
  • Capitol Hill
  • White House Correspondents Dinner
  • Cole Tomas Allen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI, Department of Homeland Security

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