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Brief: California man charged with attempted assassination in White House Correspondent

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, federal authorities have filed attempted assassination charges against a California man following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner this past Saturday. The man allegedly opened fire with a shotgun outside the event where President Trump was in attendance. The charges were announced Monday following the weekend incident. The White House Correspondents' dinner is an annual gathering that brings together journalists, government officials, and other prominent figures in Washington. While the shooting occurred outside the venue, it has been classified as an attempt on the president's life by federal prosecutors. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues. This represents a serious security incident involving one of the nation's highest-profile political events. We'll continue monitoring this developing story as more details become available from federal law enforcement agencies.

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