New Delhi, April 30 -- A man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump during a press gala in Washington agreed on Thursday (April 30) to remain in federal custody as prosecutors pursue charges tied to the alleged attack.

According to prosecutors, 31-year-old Cole Allen allegedly attempted to carry out an armed attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.

Authorities said Allen stormed a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun near the entrance of the event, which was attended by approximately 2,600 journalists, politicians, and government officials at the Washington Hilton.

During a court hearing on Thursday, Allen's attorney, Tezira Abe, said her client would not immediately challenge ...