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5 things to know for April 28: Royal visit, Jimmy Kimmel, storm outbreak, peace talks, deportations
On April 28, 2026, several notable events occurred. Jimmy Kimmel defended a controversial joke about Melania Trump, which she labeled as "hateful and violent". Meanwhile, Cole Tomas Allen was charged with three federal crimes, including attempted assassination related to a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Additionally, King Charles is set to address Congress during his first visit as monarch. There were also mentions of storm outbreaks and ongoing peace talks, although details were less emphasized.
The charge against Cole Tomas Allen for attempted assassination carries a potential life sentence, indicating serious legal consequences and heightened security concerns following the incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, as reported by The Guardian.
5 things to know for April 28: Royal visit, Jimmy Kimmel, storm outbreak, peace talks, deportations
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King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch and more top headlines
1. King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch 2. Iran is running out of space to store unsold oil amid Trump's blockade 3. Security, rhetoric under microscope in aftermath of WHCA Dinner attack NOT BACKING DOWN — Jimmy Kimmel fires back at the Trumps, offers no apology for.
First Thing: White House dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination
Alleged shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, faces potential life sentence. Plus, the Americans renouncing their citizenship Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here The suspect accused of trying to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner was charged on Monday with three federal crimes.
Watch: Jimmy Kimmel defends 'expectant widow' joke after first lady criticism
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel defended his joke in which he called Melania Trump an "expectant widow" just days before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The first lady described the sketch as "hateful and violent", and the White House urged ABC to fire the comedian. Kimmel said the joke was.