A chaotic incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner saw gunfire erupt nearby, prompting a rapid evacuation of top U.S. officials; though no one was seriously injured, the event reignited concerns over political security and law enforcement tactics. The suspect, Cole Allen, allege
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