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58 years of attacks on the media by powerful leaders trying to deflect criticism, from Nixon to Trump

In his White House Correspondents’ Association dinner speech on July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump made his usual diatribes against the news media. He derided the “failing” New York Times and reiterated his complaint that CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins doesn’t smile enough. He dismissed the award she received at the…

The Conversation

After insults at WHCD, Trump touts economic record in Michigan

President Donald Trump headed to Michigan on Monday to again try selling the U.S. economy to voters ahead of November’s midterms, hitting the state’s competitive 7th District with control of the House on the line. After making a campaign stop last week in Georgia, he was back in a state…

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Trump dons 'Trump 2028' cap at correspondents' dinner, takes shots

US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday. He delivered a lengthy speech that included praise and insults for various individuals. The president also made jokes about public figures and a potential third term. The event was held with heightened security after an earlier…

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Trump to return to Washington Hilton for first time since assassination attempt at Correspondents’ Dinner

He cut his last appearance at the hotel short after a man with a gun tried to rush the ballroom

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The show will go on: White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

The White House Correspondents Association dinner has been rescheduled for July 24

AAP

White House press gala rescheduled after shooting

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A White House correspondents gala at which a gunman tried to storm the event attended President Donald Trump has been rescheduled for next month with enhanced security, the organizers said Tuesday.

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King Charles US visit live: Monarch jokes Trump would be ‘speaking French if it wasn’t for us’ at state dinner

King Charles gifted the president a bell from the HMS Trump submarine

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Everybody Loves Raymond star urges ‘friends on the left’ to tone down rhetoric after White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

‘Your life and our country will be better,’ Patricia Heaton pleaded in an X post

The Independent UK

Ex-Secret Service agents see security gap after DC dinner attack: ‘A positive outcome, not a successful one’

‘The system worked. Could it be much better? Yes,’ said Bobby McDonald, who protected then-presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush

The Independent UK

Drones, special forces and undercover agents: Inside the King’s ‘ring of security’ during his US state visit

A suspect has been charged with the attempted assassination of Trump after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

The Independent UK

Ex Secret Service agent says Trump should have fewer cabinet members at events in wake of DC shooting

Several Cabinet members and officials in line for presidential succession were at the annual event

The Independent UK

Shots Fired

Plus: White House Correspondents' Association attacker was angry about strikes on Venezuelan boats and Iranian schools, another airline bailout could be coming, and more...

Reason

Will King Charles, Queen Camilla Still Visit US After Trump Shooting? Minor Changes Explained

King Charles and Queen Camilla's US state visit will proceed despite an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump. The visit aims to reinforce UK-US relations amid political tensions.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth’s Wife Faces Backlash Over “Temu” Dress For White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The internet exercised its favorite sport of spotting hypocrisy, with Pete Hegseth’s wife Jennifer Rauchet being the latest target.

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The Independent UK

King Charles US visit live: Monarch set to give historic address to Congress after meeting Trump at White House

Operational adjustments will be made to some of monarch’s engagements in the US after a gunman stormed a dinner attended by the president

The Times of India

'I wasn’t making it easy for them': Trump recounts tense moments after shots were fired during White House dinner

Gunfire erupted at a Washington hotel during a gala attended by President Donald Trump. Secret Service agents swiftly evacuated the President after a suspect opened fire. Trump described the incident, stating he was not worried but curious. The suspect was apprehended. Questions are now being raised about security protocols at…

The Independent UK

Trump shooting latest: Suspect charged with attempted assassination of president while Jimmy Kimmel explains his Melania joke

In his first show since President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called for him to be fired over a joke, Jimmy Kimmel claimed a comment he made was being misunderstood in the wake of the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Law enforcement reportedly reassessing security arrangements after press dinner shooting

Questions about how shooter was able to get so close to Trump, cabinet members and lawmakers are likely to be asked. Key US politics stories from Sunday 26 April at a glance

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The moment-by-moment breakdown of how White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting targeting Trump unfolded

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is reported to have targeted President Trump

The Guardian - US

White House press dinner shooting suspect could be charged with trying to assassinate Trump, says Blanche

Acting attorney general says suspect was believed to have been targeting top Trump administration officials

The Guardian - US

Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling

President says incident, in which Secret Service agent was saved by bulletproof vest, was ‘totally shocking to me’

The Times of India

Shooter fires five to eight shots at White House dinner, Donald Trump evacuated - what we know so far

A major security incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, forcing the evacuation of President Trump and other top officials. Witnesses reported hearing five to eight gunshots, and a shooter was confirmed by law enforcement, though details remain unclear. No injuries were immediately reported among the hundreds of guests.

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Someone leaked Trump’s WHCA dinner plan. He’s showing up to roast reporters, but there’s a reason he won’t stay past a certain point

He’s not coming for laughs.

The Independent UK

Trump’s correspondents’ dinner appearance sparks boycotts: ‘You’re having dinner with him?’

Trump was notably roasted by President Obama at the 2011 event

International Business Times UK

Kimmel Asks Trump to Let Him Host Correspondents' Dinner, White House Calls Him 'Talentless Hack'

Jimmy Kimmel asked Trump to let him host the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The White House called the late-night host a 'talentless hack.'

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