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NPR News: 04-26-2026 11PM EDT

April 27, 2026·4 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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A failed attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner by suspect Cole Allen, a 31-year-old California teacher and engineer, has sparked national concern over political violence, with President Trump blaming Democratic 'hate speech' while praising law enforcement. The episode underscor

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Cole AllenTodd BlancheDonald TrumpNaftali BennettYair Lapid

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