White House Correspondents Association

The White House Correspondents Association dinner has been rescheduled for July 24. The event will include Trump attending.

The White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) has announced a second White House Correspondents' Dinner for July 24, following the cancellation of the April event due to an assassination attempt against President Trump and other attendees. The new event will include 'enhanced safety measures'.

The White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) has announced a second dinner on July 24 after canceling the April event following an assassination attempt against President Trump, who was present at the initial gathering. Weijia Jiang, a CBS News senior White House correspondent and WHCA head, informed members about the plans.

Bill Maher criticized the far-left for normalizing political violence and creating a fandom around accused assassins, citing recent attacks on high-profile figures such as President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk. Maher warned that this normalization of violence has reached a breaking point. He specifically targeted the online hero-worship of suspects like Luigi Mangione and Cole Thomas Allen.

Mark Hamill posted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased, sparking controversy and criticism from fans and politicians. The post came after an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner. Mark Hamill is a frequent critic of President Trump.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for blaming President Donald Trump for political violence, urging him to look at his own rhetoric. Scalise, a victim of political violence himself, argued that Democratic rhetoric is increasingly targeting Republicans. Pritzker has repeatedly compared Trump's governance to that of the Nazis and Adolf Hitler.

Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized the backlash against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke made about Melania Trump before a gunman attempted to target President Trump and others at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. Rogan dismissed the criticism as 'ridiculous.'

The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several gun violence incidents in the U.S. last week, resulting in injuries and fatalities. The article highlights the ongoing tragedy of gun violence as a daily issue in the country.

A shooting attempt disrupted the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, leading to a swift Secret Service response. President Trump, First Lady, and Vice President were unharmed, and Trump later emphasized unity despite the violence.

Lawmakers highlighted security vulnerabilities after a shooting occurred during the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026. The event featured armed Secret Service agents, underscoring concerns about safety protocols.

Mentalist Oz Pearlman withdrew from a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' appearance following the White House Correspondents Association Dinner shooting, replaced by 'Pod Save America' host Jon Lovett. Kimmel faced backlash for a controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump during a mock WHCA Dinner bit.

Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke made before the White House Correspondents Association dinner shooting, stating Kimmel 'shouldn’t be on the air.' O’Reilly made the remarks on NewsNation, calling Kimmel’s actions unacceptable.

FBI Director Kash Patel stated that security at future White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinners will be 'entirely' different following a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Attendees and journalists criticized the lack of security measures, such as magnetometers and ID checks, at the recent event.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) urged Democrats to support funding a new White House ballroom following an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where Secret Service officers exchanged gunfire with a lone gunman.

Weijia Jiang, a CBS News senior White House correspondent and president of the White House Correspondents Association, was seated next to President Donald Trump when a shooting occurred outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel. She provided details on the incident during a CBS News Mornings segment.

DNC vice chair Malcolm Kenyatta criticized Democratic Sen. John Fetterman for attacking constituents and using 'derangement syndrome' rhetoric on X. Fetterman, who previously claimed TDS drives the Democratic Party, faced backlash after referencing the term again following a security incident at the White House Correspondents Association dinner.

Democratic National Committee vice chair Malcolm Kenyatta criticized Sen. John Fetterman for attacking constituents and using the term 'derangement syndrome' against opponents. Fetterman, who recently attended the White House Correspondents Association dinner amid a security incident, claims the Democratic Party is driven by 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' rather than leadership.

White House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang was seated next to President Donald Trump when a shooting occurred at the organization's dinner on Saturday night. Jiang later recounted the incident.

White House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang thanked law enforcement for their response to a shooting at the Washington Hilton during the annual dinner. The incident occurred as journalists, officials, and guests were escorted to safety.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called for a transparent investigation into the shooting at Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association dinner, which he attended. He emphasized the need for openness, transparency, and integrity in the probe.

President Donald Trump emphasized the urgency of constructing a $400 million 1,000-seat ballroom at the White House following a shooting incident at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents Association’s annual dinner. The attacker was arrested while rushing toward the Hilton’s ballroom, where Trump was attending the event.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the alleged gunman involved in a shooting at the White House Correspondents Association dinner is not cooperating with investigators. The suspect exchanged fire with law enforcement during the event.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed that the alleged gunman involved in a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Association dinner traveled by train from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. The individual exchanged gunfire with law enforcement during the event.

Andrea Mitchell recounted the shooting incident that occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The event, a high-profile gathering for journalists, was disrupted by gunfire, prompting security responses and public discussion.

A shooting occurred outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Association dinner in Washington, startling attendees including President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and top officials. The alleged gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen from Torrance, California, was detained by law enforcement.

An armed man disrupted the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner, leading to the evacuation of the president and first lady, with law enforcement exchanging fire before subduing the gunman. World leaders and President Trump responded to the incident.

Kerry Kennedy, sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., praised Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) for protecting her during a live shooter incident at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner. She recounted hitting the floor at the White House amid the event.

An incident occurred during the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026, leading attendees to hide under tables. The event, an annual gathering, was disrupted by a shooting.

Katie Miller and Stephen Miller were escorted after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner on April 25, 2026, in Washington, DC. The event, a high-profile political gathering, was disrupted by a shooting, prompting law enforcement intervention.

President Trump expressed gratitude to the media and praised the White House Correspondents Association leader following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The event was halted after the apprehension of a shooter, and Trump delivered remarks in the White House briefing room.

President Trump called for the rescheduling of the White House Correspondents Dinner after a security incident involving a suspected gunman who was shot by Secret Service. Trump initially intended to return to the event post-evacuation, but law enforcement required the building to be cleared, leading to the decision to reschedule the dinner for a later date.

President Donald Trump will attend the 2020 White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as commander in chief, reviving memories of 2011 when Barack Obama and Seth Meyers mocked him over his birth certificate claims. Trump denied the 2011 jabs influenced his 2016 presidential run, though tensions with the media and establishment predated his political career.

President Trump is attending the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president after boycotting it in previous years. The event, hosted by the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA), will take place on April 25 at the Washington Hilton. Hundreds of journalists, including Dan Rather and Stephanie Sy, have signed an open letter criticizing Trump’s attacks on the press, calling his presence at the event contradictory to its purpose.

Ana Navarro, host of 'The View,' announced she would boycott the White House Correspondents’ Dinner during Trump's second term, citing refusal to normalize his 'cruelty and inhumanity.' The event, organized by the White House Correspondents Association, raises funds for journalism scholarships and honors press work, with Trump attending this year. Navarro's co-hosts and executives defend the event's role in supporting press freedom despite her opposition.