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Trump Targeted at Washington Hilton; Suspect Arrested

5/22/2026

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Trump Assassination Attempt

The Washington Hilton has been the site of two presidential assassination attempts, in 1981 and 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2026, a probe ongoing.
Cole Tomas Allen was arrested and a federal investigation into the attempt is underway.
Ronald Reagan survived the 1981 attempt at same hotel and later endorsed the Brady Act.

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Police Sue Trump

A new Science study links the abrupt shutdown of USAID to rising conflict and food insecurity in vulnerable African regions.
Federal authorities arrested suspect Cole Tomas Allen and opened a federal investigation into the case.
USAID funded data and early-warning systems, with researchers saying mineral supply chains could reduce conflict.
Capitol Police officers sued President Donald Trump, alleging a $1.8 billion fund would reward Jan. 6 rioters.

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Trump Assassination Attempt

The Washington Hilton has been the site of two presidential assassination attempts, in 1981 and 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt at Washington Hilton on April 26, 2026, a probe ongoing.
Cole Tomas Allen was arrested and a federal investigation into the attempt is underway.
Ronald Reagan survived the 1981 attempt at same hotel and later endorsed the Brady Act.

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