31-year-old charged with attempt to assassinate Trump

A 31-year-old man has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at an event in Washington over the weekend. Cole Tomas Allen, a part time teacher and video game developer from California, made his first appearance in court. He's accused of rushing the lobby at the White House correspondents' dinner, armed with guns and knives and opening fire before being tackled to the ground by authorities. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.

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