WHCA dinner shooter charged. And, Charles III to address Congress

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Federal prosecutors have charged Cole Allen, the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with attempting to assassinate President Trump. Allen made his first public appearance in federal court yesterday. He also faces other charges for allegedly transporting a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce for use in a felony and for the discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. Allen could face more charges as the investigation progresses, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro. If convicted, Allen could face life in prison . Secret Service agents responded to a shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening. President Trump and other administration officials were rushed out, and a suspect was arrested. Andrew Harnik/ hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/ 🎧 Prosecutors said that Allen emailed family and friends to outline his reasoning for the attack minutes before he left his hotel room to execute his plan. The letter stated he didn't want to be represented by someone he called "a pedophile, rapist, and traitor," presumably targeting Trump , NPR's Jaclyn Diaz tells Up First . …